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sage
An aromatic plant whose leaves are used as a spice in cooking and as a medicinal herb, especially for colds and throat inflammations.
Ein Tee aus frischem Salbei soll bei Halsschmerzen helfen.
Tea made from fresh sage is said to help with a sore throat.
'Salbei' (sage) is mainly used in two areas: as a spice in cooking, especially for meat and pasta, and as a medicinal herb, usually in the form of tea or lozenges.
Für die Soße benötigst du frische Salbeiblätter und Butter.
For the sauce, you need fresh sage leaves and butter.
In a medical context, sage is often used for cold symptoms. Typical uses are 'Salbeitee trinken' (to drink sage tea) for a sore throat or 'mit Salbei gurgeln' (to gargle with sage) for inflammations.
Meine Großmutter schwört bei Heiserkeit auf Salbeibonbons.
My grandmother swears by sage lozenges for hoarseness.
When 'Salbei' (sage) means the spice or herb, it is usually uncountable. However, when referring to the plant itself, the word can also be used in the plural.
Dieses Gericht schmeckt stark nach Salbei.
This dish tastes strongly of sage.
rosemary
'Rosmarin' and 'Salbei' are both fragrant herbs and can be used in cooking as well as medicinal plants. They can be confused because both are often sold dried or fresh and go well with savory dishes. 'Rosmarin' has narrow, needle-like leaves and a very strong Mediterranean smell. 'Salbei' has broader, soft leaves and is especially often used for throat problems or colds. In cooking, 'Rosmarin' is typical with potatoes or meat, while 'Salbei' is more typical for tea, butter sauces, or certain pasta dishes.
Bei Halsschmerzen kocht Maria sich einen Tee mit Salbei.
When she has a sore throat, Maria makes herself tea with sage.
Im Garten wächst Rosmarin neben der Terrasse und duftet stark in der Sonne.
Rosemary grows in the garden next to the terrace and gives off a strong scent in the sun.