fry

• Substantiv, das junge Fischbrut, besonders frisch geschlüpfte Fische, bezeichnet; auch ein Gericht aus kleinen gebratenen oder frittierten Stücken, wie Pommes frites.

A noun referring to a young fish, especially one that has recently hatched, or a type of food consisting of small pieces of fried food, such as French fries.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Fried potatoesA1informalamericanculinary

   Thin strips of potato that have been deep-fried, often served as a side dish.

   Pommes frites

   • I ordered a burger with a side of fries.
   • The fries were crispy and golden brown.
   • She dipped her fry in ketchup.

   Synonymefrench fries

2. B2formalculinary

   A young fish, especially one that has recently hatched.

   Jungfisch

   • The pond is full of small fry.
   • The fry were released into the river to repopulate the species.
   • The aquarium is raising fry in a separate tank.

• Verb, das das Garen von Lebensmitteln in heißem Fett oder Öl bezeichnet; auch intransitiv: in heißem Fett oder Öl gegart werden.

A verb used to indicate the act of cooking food in hot oil or fat.

1. Cook in hot oilA1formalculinary

   To cook food in hot oil or fat, typically in a pan.

   In heißem Öl braten

   • She fried the chicken until it was golden brown.
   • I like to fry onions with garlic for flavor.
   • He fried the eggs in butter for breakfast.

   Synonymedeep-frypan-fry

2. Be extremely hotB1informal

   To be exposed to intense heat, often causing discomfort or damage.

   Brutal heiß sein

   • We were frying in the sun at the beach.
   • The pavement was so hot it could fry an egg.
   • The electronics fried when the power surged.

   Synonymebakebroilburnroastscorchswelter

   Antonymefreezeshiver

3. Execute by electrocutionC1informalamerican

   To be executed by electric chair (slang).

   Hinrichtung auf dem elektrischen Stuhl

   • The convicted murderer was sentenced to fry in the electric chair.
   • In the old days, criminals would fry for their crimes.
   • The prisoner feared he would fry for his actions.

   Synonymeburnelectrocuteexecutezap