English–German

“sour” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzaʊ̯ɐ/

Example

Die Zitrone ist sauer.

The lemon is sour.

Illustration for sauer (sour)

How to say “sour” in German

“Sour” in German is sauer.

A sharp lemon taste makes the face tighten, like the tense expression of someone in a bad mood.

Full entry for sauer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sauer

Das Joghurt schmeckt sauer.

The yogurt tastes sour.

Tips for using sauer

  • In "sauer auf jemanden sein", "auf" takes the accusative for the person who causes the anger.

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