Mince - translation, pronunciation and examples
mince
to crush into very small pieces or powder
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When to use mince
делать фарш
молоть кофе
молоть специи
молоть перец
молоть зерно
mince usage examples
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🇺🇸US
He'll grind the leftover steak tonight so we can make stuffed peppers.
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To cut or grind into very small pieces; specifically used for meat (to make mince) or finely chopped ingredients.
To cut food into pieces, usually coarser than mince; a general cutting action.
To tear or cut into long thin strips (shred); used for cabbage, cheese, cooked meat.
To rub against a grater producing small shreds or particles; common for cheese, nutmeg, vegetables.
To make a smooth paste or purée by blending or sieving cooked food; finer and smoother than mince.
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What's the difference between mince / chop / shred / grate / puree / blend
To cut or grind into very small pieces; specifically used for meat (to make mince) or finely chopped ingredients.
Mince the onions finely so they melt into the sauce.
Мелко порубите лук, чтобы он расплавился в соусе.
To cut food into pieces, usually coarser than mince; a general cutting action.
Chop the carrots into rough slices before boiling.
Порубите морковь на крупные куски перед варкой.
To tear or cut into long thin strips (shred); used for cabbage, cheese, cooked meat.
Shred the cabbage finely for the coleslaw.
Тонко нашинкуйте капусту для колслоу.
To rub against a grater producing small shreds or particles; common for cheese, nutmeg, vegetables.
Grate some Parmesan over the pasta.
Натрите немного пармезана поверх пасты.
To make a smooth paste or purée by blending or sieving cooked food; finer and smoother than mince.
Puree the cooked carrots to make a smooth baby food.
Пюрируйте варёную морковь, чтобы получить гладкое пюре для ребёнка.
To mix or liquefy ingredients together (often in a blender); can produce smooth or semi-smooth results.
Blend the strawberries with yogurt for a quick smoothie.
Смешайте клубнику с йогуртом в блендере для быстрого смузи.
To press or squeeze something until it breaks or becomes soft; used for garlic, spices, fruit, or to break down textures.
Crush the garlic with the flat of a knife before mincing.
Раздавите чеснок тыльной стороной ножа перед тем, как мелко нарезать.
To crush cooked food until soft and pulpy (mash); typically used for potatoes, bananas, avocados.
Mash the boiled potatoes with butter and milk.
Разомните варёный картофель с маслом и молоком.
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How to pronounce mince and what this word means
mince translation: сделать фарш. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce mince
/mɪns/
mince translation
сделать фарш
mince examples
Could you mince the lamb for the koftas this afternoon?
mince transcription
/mɪns/, /ˈɡraɪnd/
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mince meaning: what does it mean?
to crush into very small pieces or powder
mince pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
mince is pronounced as /mɪns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
mince definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Could you mince the lamb for the koftas this afternoon? Translation: Не мог бы ты помочь сделать фарш из баранины для кёфте сегодня днём?
Is mince part of Cooking Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, mince (grind) can be learned in the Cooking Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is mince part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, mince (grind) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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