gespickt mit
peppered with
Filled with a large number of things, often in a way that makes them particularly noticeable.
EXAMPLE
Der Vortrag war mit interessanten Beispielen gespickt.
The talk was peppered with interesting examples.
gespickt
peppered / larded
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Meanings
gespickt
larded
Used of meat: having pieces of bacon or other ingredients inserted into it before roasting.
EXAMPLE
Der Koch servierte einen mit Speck gespickten Braten.
The chef served a roast larded with bacon.
Forms
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Context clue
With abstract subjects such as talks, texts, or speeches, 'gespickt' (peppered) is usually used figuratively. With meat and ingredients, it refers to a specific preparation method.
EXAMPLE
Der Bericht ist mit zahlreichen Statistiken gespickt.
The report is peppered with numerous statistics.
Der mit Knoblauch gespickte Braten duftete köstlich.
The roast larded with garlic smelled delicious.
Fixed combination
In its figurative sense, 'gespickt' (peppered) is very often used with 'mit' (with) followed by the dative. Typical complements include examples, information, details, or errors.
EXAMPLE
Der Artikel ist mit nützlichen Informationen gespickt.
The article is peppered with useful information.
Cooking context
When used of meat, 'gespickt' (larded) describes ingredients that have been inserted into the meat before roasting. These are often bacon, garlic, or herbs.
EXAMPLE
Die mit Rosmarin gespickte Lammkeule kam direkt aus dem Ofen.
The leg of lamb larded with rosemary came straight out of the oven.
In real life
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