Pfannenwender

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Pfannenwender

Etymology

Pfanne (frying pan) +‎ Wender (Wender from wenden (to turn around))

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpfanənˌvɛndɐ/
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Noun

Pfannenwender m (strong, genitive Pfannenwenders, plural Pfannenwender)

  1. spatula (kitchen utensil)
    • 2005, Aslı Sevindim, Candlelight Döner. Geschichten über meine deutsch-türkische Familie, Berlin: Ullstein, →ISBN, page 175:
      Der Pfannenwender, mit dem sie gerade vorsichtig die gebackenen Auberginenscheiben aus dem heißen Öl holt, kann in ihrer Hand zu einer sehr gefährlichen Waffe werden.
      The spatula wherewith she now takes out cautiously the aubergine slices from the hot oil can become a dangerous weapon in her hand.

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