koriander
Cilantro in Danish is koriander.
The term refers to the leaves of the coriander plant.
Meaning: leaves of the coriander plant (noun)
Which one should you use?
In Danish, the word koriander refers to both the spice (seeds) and the fresh herb (leaves), whereas English distinguishes between coriander and cilantro.
How does it change in a sentence?
koriander is a common gender noun (en koriander) and is used in the singular to refer to the herb in general.
Did you know?
- The word koriander shares its root with the English word 'coriander' and the French 'coriandre', all tracing back to the Greek word koris, meaning 'bedbug' due to the seed's shape.
- In Denmark, the taste of koriander is a frequent topic of debate because a genetic variation makes the herb taste like soap to some people.
- In traditional Danish cooking, koriander was far less common than parsley, but it has surged in popularity alongside the rise of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in cities like Copenhagen.
Examples in context
- Jeg har lavet en lækker salsa med kinesisk persille.I've made a delicious salsa with cilantro.
- Sikke en god idé! Den kinesiske persille giver helt sikkert en dejlig smag.What a great idea! The cilantro will definitely add a lovely flavor.
- Jeg bruger frisk koriander i min salsa.I use fresh cilantro in my salsa.
- Der er masser af koriander i retten.There is plenty of cilantro in the dish.
Example conversation
Mikkel and Sofie are cooking dinner together in their kitchen.
- MikkelMangler vi noget koriander til maden?Do we need some cilantro for the food?
- SofieJa, jeg tror, vi mangler koriander.Yes, I think we are missing cilantro.
- MikkelJeg henter det hurtigt i supermarkedet.I will go get it quickly at the supermarket.
- SofieDet er meget sødt af dig, Mikkel.That is very sweet of you, Mikkel.
