Chili
chilli
Meaning of Chili
scharfes Gericht aus Hackfleisch, Bohnen und Paprika
a spicy stew, often made with meat, beans and hot peppers
Pronunciation
Chili with English translation
Chili usage examples
Das Chili ist sehr scharf.
The chili is very hot.
Wir kochen heute Chili mit Bohnen.
Today we're making chili with beans.
Chili synonyms
What's the difference between Chili, Chilischote, Peperoni, Chili-Sauce, Cayennepfeffer, Eintopf, Schärfe, and Gericht
The spicy chili pepper itself, usually the ingredient rather than the dish.
In German, often means a hot pepper; regional usage can vary, so it does not always match the English/other-language meaning.
A chili-based sauce; it is a condiment or addition, not the dish itself.
A hot ground spice made from cayenne pepper; used as seasoning, not as a dish.
A one-pot stew or thick soup; can be similar to chili, but is not necessarily spicy or chili-based.
Can mean bell pepper or paprika spice; not the same as chili, since it is usually milder.
A specific dish: chili with meat; very close in meaning, but more exact and complete.
Advanced: broader words
Not the food itself, but the level of spiciness or heat.
A general word for any dish; much broader and does not imply spiciness or ingredients.
Describes the taste as spicy/hot; it is an adjective, not a noun.
Savory and well-seasoned, but not necessarily spicy; it can describe a flavorful, seasoned taste.
Meat as an ingredient; often a main component of chili, but not the dish itself.
Beans as an ingredient; common in chili, but not the dish itself.
A general word for spice/seasoning; too broad, as it can include many spices, not just chili.
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What does Chili mean?
a spicy stew, often made with meat, beans and hot peppers
How do you pronounce Chili?
Chili is pronounced [ˈtʃiːli].
How is Chili used in a sentence?
The chili is very hot. Translation: Das Chili ist sehr scharf.
Is Chili part of Mexican Cuisine vocabulary?
Yes, Chili can be learned in the Mexican Cuisine topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Chili part of American Cuisine vocabulary?
Yes, Chili can be learned in the American Cuisine topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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