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zest in German

zest in German is Würze, Zeste, Begeisterung — zest means the outer, colourful peel of a citrus fruit, grated or peeled off for its flavour.

zest in German

Würze
noun
The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.
Zeste
noun
The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.
Begeisterung
noun
(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
Freude
noun
(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
Genuss
noun
(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
Lust
noun
(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.

What does "zest" mean?

  1. noun The outer, colourful peel of a citrus fruit, grated or peeled off for its flavour.
    "Add the zest of one lemon to the batter."
  2. noun Great enthusiasm and enjoyment.
    "He tackled every new project with real zest."
  3. verb To remove the zest from a piece of citrus fruit.
    "Zest the lime before you juice it."

zest in a sentence

  • Add the zest of one lemon to the batter.
  • She grated some orange zest over the cake as a garnish.
  • He tackled every new project with real zest.
  • Her zest for life was infectious.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "zest" in German?

"zest" in German is Würze, Zeste, Begeisterung. zest means: The outer, colourful peel of a citrus fruit, grated or peeled off for its flavour.

How do you use "zest" in a sentence?

Example: "Add the zest of one lemon to the batter." In German, "zest" is Würze, Zeste, Begeisterung.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "zest": Würze, Zeste, Begeisterung, Freude, Genuss, Lust.

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