Der Löffel
Example: Der Löffel liegt neben dem Teller auf dem Tisch.
Definition
"Der Löffel" is a utensil used for eating, cooking, or serving food, typically consisting of a small, shallow bowl at the end of a handle. It is commonly used to scoop liquids or soft foods like soup or cereal.
Etymology
The word "der Löffel" comes from Old High German "leffel," which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know that the term is connected to the Proto-Germanic root *lappô, meaning 'a spoon or ladle'? It has been used in German for centuries to describe this essential eating tool.
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"Der Löffel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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