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gemischt
mixed
Made up of different types, varieties, or elements.
example
Zum Nachtisch gab es eine Schale mit gemischtem Obst.
For dessert, there was a bowl of mixed fruit.
gemischt
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Participle as adjective
The word 'gemischt' (mixed) is the past participle of the verb 'mischen' (to mix). It is very often used as an adjective to describe the result of a mixing process.
EXAMPLE
Für den Teig werden zuerst die trockenen Zutaten gemischt.
For the dough, the dry ingredients are mixed first.
Typical combinations (food)
In connection with food and drink, 'gemischt' (mixed) is very common. Typical combinations are 'gemischter Salat' (mixed salad), 'gemischtes Eis' (mixed ice cream), or 'gemischtes Hackfleisch' (mixed ground meat).
EXAMPLE
Ich hätte gern eine Kugel Schokolade und eine Kugel Vanille, also gemischtes Eis.
I’d like one scoop of chocolate and one scoop of vanilla, so mixed ice cream.
Fixed expression
The expression 'gemischte Gefühle haben' (to have mixed feelings) is very common. It means that you approach something with joy and worry at the same time, or with both positive and negative thoughts.
EXAMPLE
Vor meiner ersten Reise allein hatte ich gemischte Gefühle.
Before my first trip alone, I had mixed feelings.
Typical combinations (groups)
When it comes to groups of people, 'gemischt' (mixed) often describes a mix of men and women. However, it can also refer to age, background, or abilities.
EXAMPLE
Der Chor ist gemischt, es singen Männer- und Frauenstimmen zusammen.
The choir is mixed; male and female voices sing together.
Compare with
gemischt vs rein
pure / in
'rein' and 'gemischt' are opposites when it comes to what something is made of. Here, 'rein' means that something is unmixed and contains no other components. 'gemischt' means that different types, varieties, or elements come together. The difference is important with materials, drinks, or groups of things. 'Reiner Saft' (pure juice) contains only one type or no additives; 'ein gemischter Saft' (a mixed juice) contains several types.
gemischt
Auf dem Tisch steht ein gemischter Salat mit Tomaten und Gurken.
There is a mixed salad with tomatoes and cucumbers on the table.
rein
Die Bäckerei verwendet für dieses Brot reines Dinkelmehl.
The bakery uses pure spelt flour for this bread.
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