This is the 11627th most frequent German word.
strudel
A "strudel" is a type of pastry with thin, flaky dough often filled with sweet or savory ingredients.
Here, 'Strudel' refers to a type of pastry filled with fruit, in this case, apple.
Ich habe einen köstlichen Apfelstrudel zum Nachtisch gegessen.
I ate a delicious apple strudel for dessert.
In this sentence, 'Strudel' means a whirlpool, referring to the swirling motion of water.
Der Strudel im Fluss war sehr gefährlich für die Schwimmer.
The whirlpool in the river was very dangerous for the swimmers.
Here, 'Strudel' is used metaphorically to describe an uncontrollable or turbulent situation.