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anise
A plant whose sweet-tasting seeds are used as a spice, especially in baked goods and spirits.
Für die Weihnachtsplätzchen brauchen wir unbedingt noch gemahlenen Anis.
For the Christmas cookies, we definitely still need ground anise.
As a spice, Anis (anise) is often associated with baked goods such as 'Brot' (bread) or 'Plätzchen' (cookies), and drinks such as 'Tee' (tea) or spirits (e.g., ouzo, raki).
Der Geschmack von Anis erinnert mich immer an Weihnachten.
The taste of anise always reminds me of Christmas.
When Anis (anise) is meant as a spice or ingredient, it is often used like an uncountable noun without an article. You are then talking about the taste or smell of the substance.
Dieser Tee riecht stark nach Anis.
This tea smells strongly of anise.
In supermarkets or recipes, Anis (anise) is often found with the adjectives 'ganz' (whole, for the whole seeds) or 'gemahlen' (ground, as a powder).
Ich kaue manchmal ganze Anissamen für frischen Atem.
I sometimes chew whole anise seeds for fresh breath.
caraway / kümmel
'Anis' and 'Kümmel' are both spices made from plant seeds or small fruits, and they can appear in bread, pastries, or drinks. That is why they are easy to confuse. But the taste is different: 'Anis' tastes rather sweet and reminds many people of licorice. It goes especially well with Christmas cookies or certain spirits. 'Kümmel' tastes stronger and more savory-spicy, and is often used in bread, cheese, cabbage, or meat dishes. If it tastes sweet and licorice-like, 'Anis' is usually meant. If it is savory and spicy in bread or hearty dishes, 'Kümmel' is more likely to fit.
In der Küche hat meine Schwester Anis in den Plätzchenteig gegeben.
In the kitchen, my sister added anise to the cookie dough.
Für das frische Bauernbrot nimmt der Bäcker etwas Kümmel.
For the fresh farmhouse bread, the baker uses a little caraway.