German Conversation · Level 7
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German word
Soße
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzoːsə/
Meaning
- feminine nounsauce
Example
Die Soße ist lecker.
The sauce is delicious.
More examples
Vor dem Servieren muss man die Soße noch einmal abschmecken.
Before serving, you need to taste the sauce again to adjust the seasoning.
Core concept
A spoonful of savory liquid or cream sits over food, coats it, or gathers beside it for dipping.
Common phrases
die Soße abschmecken
adjust the seasoning of the sauce
scharfe Soße
spicy sauce
Reste von Soße
leftover sauce
Similar words
Sauce: A liquid or thick seasoning served over food for added flavor.
Dressing: An oil- or vinegar-based liquid seasoning poured over salads.
Bratensoße: A rich meat sauce made from roasting juices and savory flavorings.
Ketchup: A thick, sweet-tangy condiment made mainly from tomatoes.
Definition in German
Eine würzende Flüssigkeit oder zähflüssige Zutat, die man über Speisen gibt, um deren Geschmack zu verändern oder zu ergänzen.
Word origin
German Soße comes through French sauce from Latin salsa, the feminine form of salsus meaning 'salted'.
Usage tips
- Soße is feminine, with forms such as die Soße, eine Soße, and mit der Soße.
Other meanings
- dressingnoun
Related words
- Soßentopfsauce potnoun
- Soßenwürzesauce seasoningnoun