куркума
turmeric
A bright orange rhizome used as a spice.
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куркума with English translation
куркума usage examples
She stirs turmeric into the dressing for a warm colour.
Она добавляет куркуму в заправку для тёплого цвета.
A little turmeric in the rice gives it a lovely yellow hue.
Немного куркумы в рисе придаёт ему приятный жёлтый оттенок.
We cut open the turmeric root and saw its bright orange flesh.
Мы разрезали корень куркумы и увидели ярко-оранжевую мякоть.
He grated a little fresh turmeric root into the soup.
Он натёр в суп немного свежего корня куркумы.
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куркума belongs to the topic "Spices". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
куркума synonyms
What's the difference between куркума / молотая куркума / корень куркумы
turmeric in ground (powder) form; practical for seasoning and cooking
the fresh form of turmeric root; mentioned when the form (fresh/dry) matters
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How to pronounce куркума and what this word means
куркума means turmeric. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce куркума
[kʊrˈkumə]
куркума translation
turmeric
куркума examples
She stirs turmeric into the dressing for a warm colour.
куркума transcription
[kʊrˈkumə]
Questions about this word
куркума meaning: what does it mean?
Яркое оранжевое корневище, используемое как пряность.
куркума pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
куркума is pronounced as [kʊrˈkumə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
куркума definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She stirs turmeric into the dressing for a warm colour. Translation: Она добавляет куркуму в заправку для тёплого цвета.
Is куркума part of Spices vocabulary?
Yes, куркума (turmeric) can be learned in the Spices topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is куркума part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, куркума (turmeric) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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