der Löffel
spoon
a tool with a shallow bowl used for eating or serving food
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der Löffel synonyms
What's the difference between der Löffel / der Esslöffel / die Gabel / der Löffelstiel / die Schaufel / der Teelöffel
Tablespoon; emphasizes that the spoon is used for eating.
Fork; this is not a spoon, but another piece of cutlery.
Spoon handle; this refers only to the handle of the spoon, not the whole spoon.
Shovel or scoop; it may resemble a spoon in shape, but usually refers to a tool for earth, snow, or loose materials.
Teaspoon; smaller than a standard spoon and often used for tea, coffee, or small portions.
Soup spoon; a spoon for soup, usually larger and deeper than a regular one.
Knife; this is a different piece of cutlery used for cutting.
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der Löffel means spoon. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce der Löffel
/ˈlœfl̩/
der Löffel translation
spoon
der Löffel examples
Der Löffel liegt neben dem Teller.
der Löffel transcription
/ˈlœfl̩/
Questions about this word
der Löffel meaning: what does it mean?
инструмент с неглубокой чашечкой, используемый для еды или подачи пищи
der Löffel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
der Löffel is pronounced as /ˈlœfl̩/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
der Löffel definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Der Löffel liegt neben dem Teller. Translation: Ложка лежит рядом с тарелкой.
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