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gruel in German

gruel in German is Mehlsuppe, Grütze, Schleimsuppe — gruel means a thin, watery porridge, historically associated with poverty or illness.

gruel in German

Mehlsuppe
noun
A thin, watery porridge, formerly eaten primarily by the poor and the ill.
Grütze
noun
A thin, watery porridge, formerly eaten primarily by the poor and the ill.
Schleimsuppe
noun
A thin, watery porridge, formerly eaten primarily by the poor and the ill.

What does "gruel" mean?

  1. noun A thin, watery porridge, historically associated with poverty or illness.
    "The orphans were fed nothing but thin gruel each morning."
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gruel in a sentence

  • The orphans were fed nothing but thin gruel each morning.

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What is "gruel" in German?

"gruel" in German is Mehlsuppe, Grütze, Schleimsuppe. gruel means: A thin, watery porridge, historically associated with poverty or illness.

How do you use "gruel" in a sentence?

Example: "The orphans were fed nothing but thin gruel each morning." In German, "gruel" is Mehlsuppe, Grütze, Schleimsuppe.

Are there other ways to say "gruel" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "gruel": Mehlsuppe, Grütze, Schleimsuppe.

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