This is the 6249th most frequent German word.
dinkel
Spelt, an ancient type of wheat.
The word 'Dinkel' here refers to a type of wheat known as spelt, specifically used as 'Dinkelmehl' (spelt flour).
Ich backe einen Kuchen mit Dinkelmehl.
I am baking a cake using spelt flour.
In this sentence, 'Dinkel' is used as a noun representing the grain itself, highlighting its dietary significance.
Dinkel ist eine gesunde Alternative zu Weizen.
Spelt is a healthy alternative to wheat.
The term 'Dinkel' is employed to describe the primary ingredient of the bread, indicating its composition.