würzen
to season / to spice
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈvʏʁtsn̩/
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Cultural Note
German cuisine traditionally relies on a select set of seasonings: salt, pepper, caraway (Kümmel), nutmeg (Muskat), and marjoram (Majoran). The city of Würzburg's name shares the same root — 'Würze' means spice or seasoning.
📝 Example Sentences
Du musst das Fleisch gut würzen.
You have to season the meat well.
Mit frischen Kräutern kann man jedes Gericht würzen.
You can season any dish with fresh herbs.