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dessert
A usually sweet dish served as the last course of a meal after the main course; also called Nachtisch or Nachspeise in German.
Als Dessert gab es Schokoladenmousse mit frischen Beeren.
For dessert, there was chocolate mousse with fresh berries.
The word 'Dessert' (dessert) comes from French. This explains the special spelling and the stress on the second syllable: Des-SERT.
In diesem Restaurant gibt es viele französische Desserts auf der Karte.
This restaurant has many French desserts on the menu.
You use 'als Dessert' (as dessert / for dessert) to describe what the dessert is. The phrase 'zum Dessert' (for dessert) is used to refer to the course itself or to move on to it.
Als Dessert nehme ich ein Stück Apfelkuchen.
For dessert, I'll have a slice of apple cake.
Common verbs used with 'Dessert' (dessert) are 'ein Dessert bestellen' (to order a dessert), 'ein Dessert zubereiten' (to prepare a dessert), or 'ein Dessert servieren' (to serve a dessert).
Der Koch bereitet gerade die Desserts für die Hochzeitsfeier zu.
The chef is currently preparing the desserts for the wedding reception.
