das Schrot
Translation
grist, coarsely ground grain, shot, buckshot
Examples
Das Brot wird aus Schrot und Korn gebacken.
The bread is baked from coarse meal and grain.
Der Jäger lud Schrot in sein Gewehr.
The hunter loaded shot into his rifle.
Grammar Patterns
to use ((sth.)) ((for sth.)) One uses grist for baking. Man verwendet Schrot zum Backen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grieß (semolina), Grütze (groats)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'schrōt' (a cut piece), related to 'schneiden' (to cut).
Memory Tips
Think of 'shredding' grain into coarse pieces. The sound 'Schrot' also sounds a bit like 'shot'.