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zäh

tough

Meaning of zäh

Deutsch

hart und schwer zu kauen

English

hard to chew

tough

Pronunciation

German
[t͡sɛː]

zäh with English translation

zäh usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das Fleisch ist zäh.

The meat is tough.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das Rindfleisch ist leider zäh.

Unfortunately, the beef is tough.

zäh synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between zäh, hart, robust, fest, faserig, hartnäckig, and schwierig

🇩🇪German

hard, firm, or difficult to chew; the closest general synonym

A2very often
R
🇩🇪German
robust

strong, sturdy, and durable; often used for things, food structure, or people that are not fragile

A2often
🇩🇪German

firm, solid, or tightly packed; very common for food, objects, and surfaces

A2very often
🇩🇪German

fibrous or stringy; used for food with noticeable fibers, which can make it seem tough

A2rare word

Advanced: broader words

🇩🇪German

stubborn or persistent; not used for food texture, but for people, problems, or feelings that do not change easily

A2often
🇩🇪German

difficult or hard; not about texture, but about tasks, situations, or actions

A2very often

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What does zäh mean?

hard to chew

How do you pronounce zäh?

zäh is pronounced [t͡sɛː].

How is zäh used in a sentence?

The meat is tough. Translation: Das Fleisch ist zäh.

Is zäh part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?

Yes, zäh (tough) can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is zäh part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, zäh (tough) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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