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Krem, -s
cream
Eine weiche Masse für die Haut oder für Kuchen.
Definition & meaning
The word "Krem" refers to a mixture or a preparation, often used in a colloquial or slightly derogatory sense to describe a collection of things, a substance, or a group of people.
- Substance or Mixture: It is sometimes used to describe a thick, creamy mass or a mixture of various ingredients.
- Colloquial/Figurative: In some regions or contexts, it is used to describe a "mess," a "bunch," or an indefinable mass of items or people (often implying that they are of low quality or disorganized). It is a variant or related spelling to "Creme" (cream), but carries a more informal or dismissive connotation.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: The word is a masculine noun (der Krem).
- Word origin: It is derived from the French word "crème." In German, the spelling "Krem" is a phonetic adaptation of "Creme" or "Kreme." It is considered less formal and occasionally regional. It follows the standard declension of masculine nouns, though plural forms are rarely used in standard speech.
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Examples
Der Krem fühlt sich sehr geschmeidig an.other
The cream feels very smooth.
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