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A rose-shaped ornament in architecture and design, or a large, round stained-glass window in Gothic churches.
Über dem Hauptportal der Kathedrale befindet sich eine prächtige Rosette aus dem 13. Jahrhundert.
Above the main portal of the cathedral is a magnificent 13th-century rosette.
The word 'Rosette' (rosette) comes from the French 'rosette', meaning 'little rose'. This basic idea of a small, rose-like shape connects all the meanings, from architecture to botany to pastries.
Die Blätter der Pflanze sind in einer perfekten Rosette angeordnet.
The leaves of the plant are arranged in a perfect rosette.
You can recognize this meaning from the context of architecture and art history. Typical signal words are 'Kirche' (church), 'Kathedrale' (cathedral), 'Fassade' (facade), 'Fenster' (window), and 'gotisch' (Gothic).
Das Licht fiel durch die bunte Rosette in das Kirchenschiff.
The light fell through the colorful rosette into the nave.
When 'Rosette' (rosette) is mentioned in connection with competitions, it means the prize ribbon. Signal words are 'Turnier' (tournament), 'Ausstellung' (show/exhibition), especially 'Pferdeausstellung' (horse show) or 'Hundeausstellung' (dog show), 'Sieger' (winner), and 'gewinnen' (to win).
Ihr Hund hat bei der Ausstellung eine rote Rosette für den zweiten Platz bekommen.
Her dog received a red rosette for second place at the show.
In a botanical context, 'Rosette' (rosette) describes an arrangement of leaves. You can recognize the meaning from words like 'Pflanze' (plant), 'Blätter' (leaves), 'Boden' (ground), or the compound 'Blattrosette' (leaf rosette).
Viele Alpenblumen wachsen in einer Rosette, um sich vor Wind zu schützen.
Many alpine flowers grow in a rosette to protect themselves from the wind.
This meaning is found in culinary contexts. Signal words are 'backen' (to bake), 'Gebäck' (pastry), 'Puderzucker' (powdered sugar), 'Fett' (fat/oil), and holidays like 'Weihnachten' (Christmas).
Für die Feier hat sie knusprige Rosetten gebacken.
She made crispy rosette cookies for the celebration.
rose
'die Rose' and 'die Rosette' are related because a rosette is often shaped like a rose. Even so, 'Rose' usually means the real plant or its flower. In architecture, 'Rose' can also mean a round church window, a rose window. 'Rosette', on the other hand, means a rose-shaped ornament or also a large round window in a church. There is a risk of confusion especially in art, architecture, and decoration. For a real flower, you say 'Rose'. For a shape, pattern, or decorative element, you are more likely to say 'Rosette'.
Über dem Eingang der Kirche sieht man eine große Rosette aus buntem Glas.
Above the entrance to the church, you can see a large rosette made of colored glass.
Bitte stell die Rose in eine Vase, damit sie länger frisch bleibt.
Please put the rose in a vase so it stays fresh longer.