die Muskatnuss
Translation
nutmeg
Examples
Ich reibe etwas Muskatnuss in die Soße.
I grate some nutmeg into the sauce.
Muskatnuss gibt dem Gericht ein besonderes Aroma.
Nutmeg gives the dish a special aroma.
Grammar Patterns
to grate ((some)) nutmeg ((into sth.)) I grate some nutmeg into the sauce.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zimt (cinnamon), Nelke (clove)
Etymology
Composed of 'Muskat' (musk) and 'Nuss' (nut). The name describes a nut with a strong, musk-like fragrance.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'musk nut'. This direct translation helps you remember it's a fragrant spice.