Kurkuma
See also: kurkuma
German
Alternative forms
- Curcuma
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian curcuma.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ˈkʊʁkuma], [kʊʁˈkuːma]
Audio (file)
Noun
Kurkuma f (genitive Kurkuma, plural Kurkumen)
- turmeric (plant, spice)
Usage notes
Duden recommends the spelling Kurkuma and a pronunciation with stress on the first syllable.[1]
Declension
Declension of Kurkuma [feminine]
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
| nominative | eine | die | Kurkuma | die | Kurkumen |
| genitive | einer | der | Kurkuma | der | Kurkumen |
| dative | einer | der | Kurkuma | den | Kurkumen |
| accusative | eine | die | Kurkuma | die | Kurkumen |
References
- “Kurkuma” in Duden online
Further reading
- “Kurkuma” in Duden online
Luxembourgish
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian curcuma.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ˈkʊʁkuma], [kʊʁˈkuːma]
Noun
Kurkuma m (uncountable)
- turmeric
- Synonym: Gielwuerzel