Kurkuma

dieNoun

turmeric

English translations

  1. 01

    turmeric

Word details

German meaning
Ein gelbes Gewürz, das aus der Wurzel der Kurkumapflanze gewonnen wird und oft in der indischen Küche verwendet wird.
English meaning
Turmeric
Synonym
Gelbwurz
German example
Kurkuma wird oft zum Färben von Reis verwendet.
English example
Turmeric is often used to color rice.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Kurkuma
Plural Form
die Kurkumen

Example sentences with “Kurkuma”

  1. Kurkuma gibt dem Curry seine gelbe Farbe. (Turmeric gives the curry its yellow color.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Kurkuma' neuter or feminine?

It is usually neuter (das Kurkuma), though usage can vary regionally.