der Grill, -s
grill
Ein Gerät, mit dem man Speisen über offenem Feuer oder heißer Glut zubereitet.
Definition & meaning
- A device used for cooking food, usually outdoors, by applying heat from below, often using charcoal, gas, or electricity.
- The act or social event of cooking food on such a device, commonly referred to as a barbecue.
- In an automotive context, it refers to the metal or plastic grating located at the front of a vehicle to protect the radiator and allow airflow.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a masculine noun (der Grill). The plural form is Grills.
The term is a loanword derived from the French word gril, which stems from the Old French greil and ultimately from the Latin craticulum (a small gridiron or wickerwork). It entered the German language to describe the appliance used for grilling.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Rost (referring specifically to the grate)
- Grillgerät
- Barbecue
- Kühlergrill (specifically for the automotive meaning)
Antonyms:
There are no direct antonyms for a physical object like a grill. However, in the context of cooking methods, one might contrast grilling with:
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Examples
Wir benutzen heute den Grill für das Abendessen.noun
We are using the grill for dinner today.
Der Grill steht bereit für das Barbecue.noun
The grill is ready for the barbecue.
Ein Grill steht im Garten.noun
A grill is standing in the garden.
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