saffron
der Safran, die Safrane
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saffron
A very expensive spice obtained from the dried stigmas of a type of crocus, which gives food a yellow color and a characteristic aroma.
Für einen echten Risotto alla milanese braucht man unbedingt ein paar Fäden Safran.
For a real risotto alla milanese, you absolutely need a few strands of saffron.
saffron
The plant species (Crocus sativus) from whose flowers the spice of the same name is obtained.
Im Iran werden riesige Felder mit Safran angebaut.
In Iran, huge fields of saffron are cultivated.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Safrane |
| genitive | des Safrans |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Safran | die Safrane |
| accusative | den Safran | die Safrane |
| dative | dem Safran | den Safranen |
| genitive | des Safrans | der Safrane |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
You can tell from the context whether the plant or the spice is meant. Verbs like 'anbauen' (to cultivate/grow) or 'ernten' (to harvest) point to the plant. Verbs like 'würzen' (to season), 'verwenden' (to use), or quantity expressions point to the spice.
In Spanien wird viel Safran angebaut.
A lot of saffron is grown in Spain.
As a spice, saffron is usually sold and used in the form of fine threads. People therefore often speak of 'Safranfäden' (saffron threads).
Für das Rezept benötigst du nur wenige Safranfäden.
For the recipe, you only need a few saffron threads.
A well-known mnemonic for saffron's coloring effect is a German children's song: 'Backe, backe Kuchen, [...] Safran macht den Kuchen gehl!' ('Gehl' is an old form of 'gelb' (yellow).)
Safran gibt dem Reis nicht nur Geschmack, sondern auch eine schöne gelbe Farbe.
Saffron gives the rice not only flavor but also a beautiful yellow color.
