German

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Mohrrüben

Etymology

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Compound of Mohre +‎ Rübe.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmoː(r)ˌryːbə/, [ˈmoː(ɐ̯)ˌʁyːbə]
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Noun

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Mohrrübe f (genitive Mohrrübe, plural Mohrrüben)

  1. (regional) carrot
    Synonyms: Karotte f, Möhre f, gelbe Rübe f, Rüebli n, Burkane f

Usage notes

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  • Mohrrübe is the native word for carrot in most parts of north-eastern Germany including Berlin. In formal writing, however, Karotte and Möhre are generally preferred.

Declension

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Further reading

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  • Mohrrübe” in Duden online
  • Mohrrübe” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache