A1 noun Neutral #1,848 am häufigsten

cucumber

/ˈkjuːkʌmbər/

A cucumber is a long vegetable with green skin and watery white flesh that is often eaten raw in salads. It belongs to the same plant family as melons and pumpkins and is known for its refreshing and cooling taste.

Beispiele

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1

I usually add sliced cucumber to my sandwiches for a crunchy texture.

I usually add sliced cucumber to my sandwiches for a crunchy texture.

2

The recipe requires finely diced cucumber to be incorporated into the chilled soup.

The recipe requires finely diced cucumber to be incorporated into the chilled soup.

3

Do you want some cucumber sticks with your dip?

Do you want some cucumber sticks with your dip?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
cucumber
Verwandt
gherkin
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Merkhilfe

Remember 'Cucumbers are Cool' to help you remember the idiom 'cool as a cucumber' and its refreshing taste.

Schnelles Quiz

A _____ is a long, green vegetable that is perfect for a summer salad.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: cucumber

Beispiele

1

I usually add sliced cucumber to my sandwiches for a crunchy texture.

everyday

I usually add sliced cucumber to my sandwiches for a crunchy texture.

2

The recipe requires finely diced cucumber to be incorporated into the chilled soup.

formal

The recipe requires finely diced cucumber to be incorporated into the chilled soup.

3

Do you want some cucumber sticks with your dip?

informal

Do you want some cucumber sticks with your dip?

4

Botanically, the cucumber is classified as a fruit because it contains seeds and develops from a flower.

academic

Botanically, the cucumber is classified as a fruit because it contains seeds and develops from a flower.

5

Our international supply chain ensures that cucumbers are available throughout the winter season.

business

Our international supply chain ensures that cucumbers are available throughout the winter season.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
cucumber
Verwandt
gherkin

Häufige Kollokationen

sliced cucumber sliced cucumber
pickled cucumber pickled cucumber
fresh cucumber fresh cucumber
cucumber salad cucumber salad
sea cucumber sea cucumber

Häufige Phrasen

cool as a cucumber

very calm and relaxed

cucumber water

water flavored with cucumber slices

sea cucumber

a marine animal shaped like a cucumber

Wird oft verwechselt mit

cucumber vs zucchini

Zucchini is a squash that is usually cooked, whereas cucumber is typically eaten raw and has a higher water content.

cucumber vs pickle

A pickle is a cucumber that has been preserved in vinegar or brine.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word 'cucumber' is a countable noun. Use it in the singular for one whole vegetable and the plural for more than one.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes misspell it as 'cucomber'. Also, some learners confuse it with 'courgette' (the UK term for zucchini).

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Merkhilfe

Remember 'Cucumbers are Cool' to help you remember the idiom 'cool as a cucumber' and its refreshing taste.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Middle English 'cucomber', which comes from the Old French 'cocombre'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural: cucumbers Can be used as a modifier: cucumber slices
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Kultureller Kontext

Cucumbers are widely used in beauty treatments, specifically placed over the eyes to reduce puffiness and hydrate the skin.

Schnelles Quiz

A _____ is a long, green vegetable that is perfect for a summer salad.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: cucumber

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