nutmeg
die Muskatnuss, die Muskatnüsse
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nutmeg
The hard seed of the fruit of the nutmeg tree, used as a spice when grated or ground. The word also refers to the spice obtained from it.
Sie würzt das Kartoffelpüree mit frisch geriebener Muskatnuss.
She seasons the mashed potatoes with freshly grated nutmeg.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Muskatnüsse |
| genitive | der Muskatnuss |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Muskatnuss | die Muskatnüsse |
| accusative | die Muskatnuss | die Muskatnüsse |
| dative | der Muskatnuss | den Muskatnüssen |
| genitive | der Muskatnuss | der Muskatnüsse |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Muskatnuss' (nutmeg) is made up of 'Muskat' (nutmeg) and 'Nuss' (nut). The second component indicates that the spice comes from a hard, nut-like seed.
Für das Gratin reibt er etwas Muskatnuss über die Kartoffeln.
For the gratin, he grates some nutmeg over the potatoes.
'Muskatnuss' (nutmeg) is particularly often used with 'reiben' (to grate), 'mahlen' (to grind), and 'würzen' (to season). Typical expressions include 'frisch geriebene Muskatnuss' (freshly grated nutmeg) and 'mit Muskatnuss würzen' (to season with nutmeg).
Die Köchin würzt die Soße vorsichtig mit Muskatnuss.
The chef carefully seasons the sauce with nutmeg.
The spice is often used with expressions of quantity such as 'etwas' (some), 'eine Prise' (a pinch), or 'eine Messerspitze' (a knife-tip's worth). When referring to the whole seed, 'Muskatnuss' (nutmeg) can also be used with a number.
Für die Suppe genügt eine Messerspitze Muskatnuss.
A knife-tip's worth of nutmeg is enough for the soup.
Er kauft zwei Muskatnüsse und mahlt sie erst beim Kochen.
He buys two nutmegs and only grinds them when cooking.
