sugar

• Süßes, kristallines Kohlenhydrat, das aus Pflanzen wie Zuckerrohr und Zuckerrüben gewonnen wird und als Süßungsmittel in Speisen und Getränken dient; im weiteren Sinne auch jede süß schmeckende Substanz.

A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, used as a sweetener in food and drink.

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1. Sweet substanceA1formalculinary

   A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, used in cooking and confectionery.

   Zucker

   • She added two spoons of sugar to her coffee.
   • The recipe calls for a cup of sugar.
   • Too much sugar is bad for your health.

   Synonymesaccharosesucrose

2. Term of endearmentA2informalamericanculinary

   Used as a friendly or affectionate way to address someone.

   Kosewort

   • Hey sugar, can you pass me the salt?
   • Don't worry, sugar, everything will be fine.
   • Thanks for your help, sugar.

   Synonymedarlingdeardeariehoneylovepetsugarplumsweetheartsweetie

• Verb, das bedeutet, Zucker hinzuzufügen oder etwas süßer zu machen; im übertragenen Sinn auch, etwas angenehmer oder attraktiver zu gestalten.

A verb used to indicate the act of adding sugar to something, or to make something more pleasant or appealing.

1. Add sugarA2informal

   To sweeten something by adding sugar.

   Zuckern

   • She sugared her coffee before drinking it.
   • He sugared the strawberries to make them sweeter.
   • The recipe says to sugar the dough lightly.

   Synonymesweeten

2. Make pleasant or less harshB2informal

   To make something seem more pleasant or less unpleasant, often by adding flattery or charm.

   Beschönigen

   • He sugared his criticism with a compliment.
   • She sugared the bad news with a smile.
   • The politician sugared his speech with promises.

   Synonymemellowmitigatesoftensugarcoatsweetentemper

   Antonymeembitterpoisonsour