Schälen
Example: Bitte schäle die Kartoffeln, bevor du sie kochst.
Definition
"Schälen" means to remove the outer layer or skin from fruits, vegetables, or other objects by peeling. For example, in the phrase 'Bitte schäle die Kartoffeln, bevor du sie kochst,' it refers to peeling potatoes before cooking them.
Etymology
The word "schälen" comes from the Middle High German 'schælen,' which means to peel or strip off. It is related to the Old High German 'scālan.' Interestingly, the root is linked to the idea of removing an outer layer, similar to the English word 'scale.' Did you know that "schälen" shares its origin with words describing scales on fish or reptiles, emphasizing the act of peeling away layers?
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"Schälen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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