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peitschen

to whip / lash / whisk

peitschen – peitschte – hat gepeitscht

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry peitschen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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peitschen vs schlagen

to hit / beat

When preparing cream or egg whites, both „schlagen“ and „peitschen“ are possible. „Schlagen“ is the neutral and usual standard choice, while „peitschen“ places more emphasis on the vigorous, rapid movement. „Schlagen“ is usually appropriate for a normal cooking instruction; „peitschen“ can fit when the movement is being emphasized.

Visual example for schlagen
peitschen

Peitschen Sie die Sahne kräftig, bis sie fest ist.

Whisk the cream vigorously until it is stiff.

schlagen

Schlagen Sie die Sahne, bis sie fest ist.

Beat the cream until it is stiff.

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