starch in German

starch in German is Stärke, Steifheit, Wäschesteife — starch means a carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes, rice, and grains, used by the body for energy.

starch in German

Stärke

noun

(nutrition, countable) Carbohydrates, as with grain and potato based foods.

Steifheit

noun

(uncountable) A stiff, formal manner; formality.

Stärke

noun

(countable) Any of various starch-like substances used as a laundry stiffener.

Wäschesteife

noun

(countable) Any of various starch-like substances used as a laundry stiffener.

Wäschestärke

noun

(countable) Any of various starch-like substances used as a laundry stiffener.

stärken

verb

To apply or treat with laundry starch, to create a hard, smooth surface.

What does "starch" mean?

noun A carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes, rice, and grains, used by the body for energy.
"Pasta is high in starch."
noun A substance used to stiffen fabric, especially collars and shirts, when doing laundry.
"He always asked the dry cleaner for extra starch in his shirts."
verb To treat fabric with starch to make it stiff.
"She starched his collar so it would hold its shape."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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starch in a sentence

Pasta is high in starch.
The chef added a spoonful of starch to thicken the sauce.
He always asked the dry cleaner for extra starch in his shirts.
She starched his collar so it would hold its shape.

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "starch" in German?

"starch" in German is Stärke, Steifheit, Wäschesteife. starch means: A carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes, rice, and grains, used by the body for energy.

How do you use "starch" in a sentence?

Example: "Pasta is high in starch." In German, "starch" is Stärke, Steifheit, Wäschesteife.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "starch": Stärke, Steifheit, Wäschesteife, Wäschestärke, stärken.

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