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quark
Ein weiches Milchprodukt, das man oft pur isst oder für Kuchen, Nachspeisen und herzhafte Speisen benutzt.
The German word "Quark" is a noun with two main meanings:
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Dairy product: Quark is a type of fresh cheese or curd cheese, similar to cottage cheese or cream cheese but usually smoother and creamier. It is widely used in German and Central European cuisines.
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Colloquial/figurative meaning: In informal language, "Quark" means "nonsense" or "rubbish".
Meaning of the word parts:
"Quark" is a standalone word and not a compound, so no smaller words are involved.
Similar words:
- For the dairy meaning: Frischkäse (fresh cheese), Hüttenkäse (cottage cheese)
- For the colloquial meaning: Unsinn, Blödsinn (both mean nonsense)
Differences:
- Quark (dairy) is a specific type of cheese distinguished by its texture and preparation method, whereas "Frischkäse" is a broader term for fresh cheeses.
- Quark (nonsense) is a more casual or playful term than "Unsinn" or "Blödsinn", often used in everyday informal speech.
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Examples
Wir kaufen Quark im Supermarkt.noun
We buy quark at the supermarket.
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