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nounnoun

der Esslöffel, –

tablespoon

The German word "Esslöffel" is a compound noun made of:

  • Ess (from essen): meaning "to eat"
  • Löffel: meaning "spoon"

Together, it means "tablespoon", a common unit of measurement in cooking or the actual spoon used for eating.

Similar words include:

  • Kaffeelöffel (teaspoon): smaller spoon used for tea or coffee
  • Teelöffel (teaspoon): specifically a spoon for tea, also used as a measurement

Difference:
While Esslöffel refers to a larger spoon mainly used for eating or as a tablespoon measurement, Kaffeelöffel and Teelöffel are smaller, primarily for stirring coffee/tea or measuring smaller amounts.

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Examples

Ich brauche zwei Esslöffel Zucker.noun

I need two tablespoons of sugar.

Der Esslöffel liegt neben dem Teller.noun

The tablespoon is lying next to the plate.

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