cabbage
word
/ˈkæbədʒ/
KA-bij
/kˈæbɪdʒ/
KA-bij
Definition
A round vegetable made up of thick, green or purple leaves that grow tightly together, often used in salads, soups, and various cooked dishes.
Usage & Nuances
'Cabbage' is mostly used as an uncountable noun, but 'a cabbage' refers to a whole head. Common phrases include 'red cabbage' (purple variety) and 'cabbage rolls.' Not commonly used in figurative expressions in English.
Spanish: repolloPortuguese (BR): repolhoPortuguese (PT): couveChinese (Simplified): 卷心菜Chinese (Traditional): 高麗菜Hindi: पत्ता गोभीArabic: كرنبBengali: বাঁধাকপি - পাতাকপিRussian: капустаJapanese: キャベツVietnamese: bắp cảiKorean: 양배추Turkish: lahanaUrdu: بند گوبھیIndonesian: kubis
Example Sentences
Chop the cabbage before cooking.
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Don't forget to add a little salt when you cook cabbage. It brings out the flavor.
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We bought a big cabbage at the market.
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My mother made soup with cabbage and potatoes.
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Shredded cabbage is perfect for salads in the summer.
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Have you ever tried making cabbage rolls? They're delicious!
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