noun

der Löffel, –

spoon

Ein kleines Werkzeug mit einem Griff und einer runden Schale, das man benutzt, um zu essen oder Flüssigkeiten zu schöpfen.

The German word "Löffel" is a noun that translates to "spoon" in English. It refers to the common utensil used for eating or serving food, typically consisting of a small shallow bowl (also called the head of the spoon) fixed to a handle. "Löffel" can be used in various contexts, indicating different types of spoons, such as a "Teelöffel" (teaspoon) or "Esslöffel" (tablespoon).

Similar words include "Gabel" (fork) and "Messer" (knife), which are other types of eating utensils, although these items have distinctly different forms and functions compared to a spoon.

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Examples

Er nimmt einen Löffel aus der Schublade.noun

He takes a spoon out of the drawer.

Der Löffel liegt auf dem Tisch.noun

The spoon is lying on the table.

Hast du genug Löffel für die Suppe?noun

Do you have enough spoons for the soup?

Der kleine Löffel ist sauber.noun

The small spoon is clean.

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