noun

der Zucker, –

sugar

Eine süße, kristallartige Substanz, die oft aus Pflanzen gewonnen und zum Süßen von Speisen und Getränken verwendet wird.

Edible Sweetener: A sweet-tasting, crystalline substance, typically obtained from sugar cane or sugar beets, used as an ingredient in food and drinks.
Chemical term: In a broader scientific context, it refers to a class of carbohydrates (saccharides), such as glucose or fructose, that are essential sources of energy for living organisms.

Grammar: It is a masculine noun (der). The plural form is usually the same (die Zucker), often used when referring to different types of sugar.
Word origin: The word comes from the Old High German zuckar, which was derived from the Arabic sukkar, eventually tracing back to the Sanskrit śarkarā, meaning "ground" or "candied sugar."

Synonyms:
- Süßungsmittel (sweetener)
- Saccharose (sucrose)
- Haushaltszucker (table sugar)
- Kristallzucker (granulated sugar)
Antonyms:
- Salz (salt)

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Kannst du mir den Zucker reichen?noun

Can you pass me the sugar?

Ich kaufe keinen Zucker im Supermarkt.noun

I do not buy any sugar in the supermarket.

Viel Zucker ist ungesund für die Zähne.noun

A lot of sugar is unhealthy for the teeth.

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