Danish · Food & Drink

Suppe

Soup

Beginnernoun · common

Definition

A liquid dish, often eaten in winter.

Example

Varm suppe er godt om vinteren.

Hot soup is good in winter.

Etymology

The word 'suppe' comes from the Latin 'suppa', meaning 'bread soaked in broth'. It has been adopted into Danish to refer to various forms of soup, which have been a staple in many cultures.

How & Where It’s Used

'Suppe' is used in both spoken and written contexts, commonly during meals and in culinary literature. It is widely recognized throughout Denmark, with no major regional differences.

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