die Gewürze
Translation
spices, seasonings
Examples
Ich kaufe gerne exotische Gewürze.
I like to buy exotic spices.
Diese Suppe braucht mehr Gewürze.
This soup needs more spices.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to buy/use sth. Ich kaufe exotische Gewürze.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kräuter (herbs)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'gewürze', a collective noun for 'wurz' (herb, root), related to modern German 'Wurzel' (root). The 'ge-' prefix often denotes a collection.
Memory Tips
Connect the root 'Wurz' to 'Wurzel' (root). Many spices come from plant roots. The 'Ge-' prefix can signify a collection of things.