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confections

/kənˈfɛkʃənz/

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noun

Süßwaren, Konfekt

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 bakery window displayed a colorful array of confections, from delicate pastries to rich chocolates. "

Das Schaufenster der Bäckerei zeigte eine bunte Auswahl an Herstellung, von feinem Gebäck bis zu reichhaltigen Pralinen.

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noun

Konfekt, Süßwaren

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 Erfindung der örtlichen Polizei seien.

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noun

Schnickschnack, Tand

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

Examples :

"The professor dismissed the student's overly sentimental poem as a fluffy confection, lacking depth and genuine emotion. "

Der Professor tat das übermäßig sentimentale Gedicht des Studenten als einen belanglosen Schnickschnack ab, dem Tiefe und echte Emotionen fehlten.

art literature music entertainment

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noun

Verzierungen, Schmuck, Zierrat

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 bakery's display case featured beautiful confections of spun sugar and intricate icing, too delicate to actually eat. "

Die Vitrine der Bäckerei zeigte wunderschöne Verzierungen aus Zuckerwatte und aufwendigem Zuckerguss, die zu zart zum Essen waren.

appearance style art

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Zuckerwerk, Konfekt

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

Examples :

"The cough syrup was technically a collection of confections, as it was mostly honey with a small amount of added medicine. "

Der Hustensaft war technisch gesehen eine Sammlung von Zuckerwerk, da er hauptsächlich aus Honig mit einer kleinen Menge zugesetzter Medizin bestand.