🇬🇧 Kohlrabi meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card
noun
Kohlrabi is a crunchy, round vegetable that looks a little like a space alien turnip. It grows above the ground on a stem, can be light green or purple on the outside, and is white and juicy on the inside. It belongs to the cabbage family, and people can eat it raw like an apple stick or carrot stick, or cook it in soups, stir-fries, and other dishes.
I tried to impress my crush by saying I could spell ‘kohlrabi’ backwards, then forgot how to spell it forwards.
I drew a face on my kohlrabi and now Mom says I have to stop talking to my vegetables at dinner.
The kohlrabi was so round that my dad used it to demonstrate a “planet,” and then accidentally ate the planet.
My imaginary restaurant serves kohlrabi fries, and the main review says, “Tastes weird, but in a good way.”
Kohlrabi is actually the same species as cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts—it’s like the weird, crunchy cousin at the veggie family reunion.
On a rainy day, Lena found a round purple kohlrabi tucked under leaves. She washed the kohlrabi, peeled its pale skin, and bit raw kohlrabi; the crisp taste made her laugh. Her friend roasted slices of kohlrabi on the stove. They shared warm kohlrabi and smiled, full and surprised together.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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