schwenken
toss
Meaning of schwenken
Zutaten in Pfanne oder Schüssel durch leichtes Hochwerfen vermengen
to mix food by gently lifting and turning it, e.g. a salad
Pronunciation
schwenken with English translation
schwenken usage examples
Ich will den Salat mit etwas Öl schwenken.
I want to toss the salad with a little oil.
Schwenk die Nudeln mit der Soße.
Toss the pasta with the sauce.
schwenken synonyms
What's the difference between schwenken, schütteln, werfen, and schmeißen
Means to shake or agitate; in cooking it can resemble light mixing, but it is usually stronger and less delicate than toss.
Advanced: broader words
General word for throwing or casting. It can describe a motion similar to toss, but it usually does not mean careful mixing of ingredients.
Colloquial equivalent of werfen. It sounds less neutral and more casual; it does not fit the cooking meaning well.
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What does schwenken mean?
to mix food by gently lifting and turning it, e.g. a salad
How do you pronounce schwenken?
schwenken is pronounced [ˈʃvɛŋkən].
How is schwenken used in a sentence?
I want to toss the salad with a little oil. Translation: Ich will den Salat mit etwas Öl schwenken.
Is schwenken part of Cooking Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, schwenken (toss) can be learned in the Cooking Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is schwenken part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, schwenken (toss) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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