hardtack in German
hardtack in German is Hartkeks, Schiffszwieback, Zwieback — hardtack means a big, hard biscuit made only from flour and water, once eaten by sailors as food that kept well.
hardtack in German
Hartkeks
(nautical) A large, hard biscuit made from unleavened flour and water; formerly used as a long-term staple food aboard ships.
Schiffszwieback
(nautical) A large, hard biscuit made from unleavened flour and water; formerly used as a long-term staple food aboard ships.
Zwieback
(nautical) A large, hard biscuit made from unleavened flour and water; formerly used as a long-term staple food aboard ships.
What does "hardtack" mean?
- noun A big, hard biscuit made only from flour and water, once eaten by sailors as food that kept well.
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What is "hardtack" in German?
"hardtack" in German is Hartkeks, Schiffszwieback, Zwieback. hardtack means: A big, hard biscuit made only from flour and water, once eaten by sailors as food that kept well.
Are there other ways to say "hardtack" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "hardtack": Hartkeks, Schiffszwieback, Zwieback.
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