German Word · Intermediate
Suppengrün
vegetables used as base for stock: celery, carrots, leek etc
Pronunciation: /ˈzʊpn̩ˌɡʁyːn/
Meaning
vegetables used as base for stock: celery, carrots, leek etc.
Example
Dieses »Mirepoix«, wie die Franzosen zum Röstgemüse aus Suppengrün sagen, gibt aber auch reinen Gemüsesaucen kräftige Substanz.
I use the word "Suppengrün".
Practice tips
- Practice Suppengrün out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.