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Pierogi

pierogi

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Meaning of Pierogi

dumplings filled with potato cheese meat or fruit

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Pierogi belongs to the topic "Dishes". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Pierogi / Teigtaschen / gefüllte Teigtaschen / Piroggen / Knödel / Ravioli

T
🇩🇪German
Teigtaschen

A general term for dough pockets with filling; a neutral umbrella term.

B1Often
G
🇩🇪German
gefüllte Teigtaschen

A more descriptive phrase that stresses the filling; close to the meaning of pierogi.

B1Often
P
🇩🇪German
Piroggen

A borrowed word close to pierogi; usually used for Eastern European filled dumplings or pies.

B1Often
K
🇩🇪German
Knödel

A broader and less precise term; usually means dumplings, not necessarily filled.

B1Very Often
R
🇩🇪German
Ravioli

An Italian equivalent with a similar meaning, but a distinct dish and culinary tradition.

B1Very Often
M
🇩🇪German
Maultaschen

A German traditional dish similar to filled dumplings, but usually larger and region-specific.

B1Very Often
E
🇩🇪German
Empanadas

A similar dish from another cuisine; usually refers to Spanish or Latin American filled pastries.

B1Very Often

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Pierogi means pierogi. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Pierogi

/piˈjɔɡi/

Pierogi translation

pierogi

Pierogi transcription

/piˈjɔɡi/

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Pierogi meaning: what does it mean?

gefüllte Teigtaschen mit Kartoffeln, Käse, Fleisch oder Obst

Pierogi pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Pierogi is pronounced as /piˈjɔɡi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Pierogi part of Eastern European Cuisine vocabulary?

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Is Pierogi part of Dishes vocabulary?

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