festkochend
Translation
waxy (potatoes), firm-cooking
Examples
Für Kartoffelsalat nehme ich festkochende Kartoffeln.
For potato salad, I use waxy potatoes.
Diese Kartoffelsorte ist festkochend.
This potato variety is firm-cooking.
Grammar Patterns
((festkochend)) + Noun waxy, firm-cooking For potato salad, I use waxy potatoes.
Similar Words
Synonym: speckig (coll.); Antonym: mehlig kochend
Etymology
From 'fest' (firm) and 'kochend' (cooking). Literally 'firm-cooking'.
Memory Tips
Imagine potatoes that stay 'fest' (firm) while 'kochend' (cooking). They don't fall apart, perfect for salads.