Mohrrübe

German
Mohrrüben

Etymology

Compound of Mohre +‎ Rübe.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmoː(r)ˌryːbə/, [ˈmoː(ɐ̯)ˌʁyːbə]
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Noun

Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

  1. (regional) carrot
    Synonyms: Karotte f, Möhre f, gelbe Rübe f, Rüebli n, Burkane f

Usage notes
  • Mohrrübe is the native word for carrot in most parts of north-eastern Germany including Berlin. In formal writing, however, Karotte and Möhre are generally preferred.

Declension

Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

Further reading
  • “Mohrrübe” in Duden online
  • “Mohrrübe” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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