cauliflower
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cauliflower
A type of vegetable from the cruciferous family, consisting of a white, firm flower head surrounded by green leaves.
Zum Mittagessen gibt es heute Blumenkohl mit Käsesoße.
For lunch today, there is cauliflower with cheese sauce.
The name 'Blumenkohl' (cauliflower) is made up of 'Blume' (flower) and 'Kohl' (cabbage). It describes the appearance of the vegetable, which is reminiscent of a large white flower.
Der Name Blumenkohl ist sehr passend, wenn man sich die Form ansieht.
The name Blumenkohl is very fitting when you look at the shape.
The base word 'Kohl' (cabbage) is part of many German vegetable names. If you see '-kohl' at the end of a word, it is probably a type of cabbage, as in 'Rotkohl' (red cabbage) or 'Grünkohl' (kale).
Neben Blumenkohl mag ich auch Rosenkohl sehr gerne.
Besides cauliflower, I also really like Brussels sprouts.
In Austria and parts of southern Germany, the word 'der Karfiol' is often used for Blumenkohl (cauliflower). In other parts of Germany, this term is rather unfamiliar.
Auf dem Wiener Markt habe ich frischen Karfiol gekauft.
At the Viennese market, I bought fresh cauliflower.
When referring to individual specimens, people often say 'ein Blumenkohlkopf' (a head of cauliflower). The word 'Blumenkohl' (cauliflower) by itself is often used uncountably for the vegetable as an ingredient.
Für das Rezept benötigst du einen ganzen Blumenkohlkopf.
For the recipe, you need a whole head of cauliflower.
broccoli
'Brokkoli' and 'Blumenkohl' are both types of vegetables and are closely related. Both have florets and are often boiled, fried, or eaten as a side dish. The most important difference is their appearance: 'Brokkoli' is usually green and has many small, loose florets. 'Blumenkohl' is usually white and has a firm, round flower head. They can be confused because their shape and preparation are similar. When shopping, the color is often the quickest clue: green is usually 'Brokkoli', white is usually 'Blumenkohl'.
Heute gibt es Blumenkohl mit Kartoffeln und einer hellen Soße.
Today we're having cauliflower with potatoes and a light-colored sauce.
Nach der Arbeit kaufen wir Brokkoli für die Gemüsepfanne.
After work, we buy broccoli for the vegetable stir-fry.