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confection

/kənˈfɛkʃən/

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noun

Konfekt, Süßwaren

A food item prepared very sweet, frequently decorated in fine detail, and often preserved with sugar, such as a candy, sweetmeat, fruit preserve, pastry, or cake.

Examples :

"The table was covered with all sorts of tempting confections."

Der Tisch war mit allerlei verlockenden Süßwaren bedeckt.

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noun

Herstellung, Zubereitung

The act or process of confecting; the process of making, compounding, or preparing something.

Examples :

"The confection of the elaborate gingerbread house took the baker an entire weekend. "

Die Herstellung des aufwendigen Lebkuchenhauses dauerte den Bäcker ein ganzes Wochenende.

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noun

Konfekt, Zubereitung

The result of such a process; something made up or confected; a concoction.

Examples :

"The defense attorney maintained that the charges were a confection of the local police."

Der Verteidiger behauptete, dass die Anklagen eine Zubereitung der örtlichen Polizei seien.

food process outcome

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noun

Machwerk, Schundroman

An artistic, musical, or literary work taken as frivolous, amusing, or contrived; a composition of a light nature.

Examples :

"The pop song was a catchy confection, fun to listen to but ultimately forgettable. "

Der Popsong war ein eingängiges Machwerk, das Spaß machte, aber letztendlich vergessen wurde.

art literature music entertainment style

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noun

Kreation, Machwerk

Something, such as a garment or a decoration, seen as very elaborate, delicate, or luxurious, usually also seen as impractical or non-utilitarian.

Examples :

"The bride's dress was a frothy confection of lace and tulle, so beautiful it seemed almost too delicate to wear. "

Das Brautkleid war eine schaumige Kreation aus Spitze und Tüll, so wunderschön, dass es fast zu zart zum Tragen schien.

style appearance

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noun

Zubereitung, Präparat

A preparation of medicine sweetened with sugar, honey, syrup, or the like; an electuary.

Examples :

"The old recipe book described a rose-flavored cough confection made with honey to soothe a sore throat. "

Das alte Rezeptbuch beschrieb ein hustenstillendes Präparat mit Rosenaroma, das mit Honig hergestellt wurde, um Halsschmerzen zu lindern.

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verb

Zu einer Süßware verarbeiten

To make into a confection, prepare as a confection.

Examples :

"The chef will confection the leftover fruit into a delicious jam. "

Der Koch wird die restlichen Früchte zu einer köstlichen Marmelade verarbeiten.