Japanese Conversation · Level 10
90 words
Japanese word
ヨーグルト
Pronunciation
Romajiyōguruto
Meaning
- nounyogurt
Example
毎朝ヨーグルトを食べます。mai asa yō gu ru to o ta be ma su
I eat yogurt every morning.
More examples
冷蔵庫にヨーグルトがあります。rei zō ko ni yō gu ru to ga a ri ma su
There is yogurt in the refrigerator.
Core concept
Refers to milk changed into a soft, slightly sour food through fermentation.
Common phrases
ヨーグルトを食べるyō gu ru to o ta be ru
eat yogurt
ヨーグルトを買うyō gu ru to o ka u
buy yogurt
Definition in Japanese
牛乳などに乳酸菌を加えて発酵させた食品。gyū nyū na do ni nyū san kin o kuwa e te hak kō sa se ta shoku hin
Word origin
The Japanese word ヨーグルト (yōguruto) comes through German Joghurt from Turkish yoğurt, meaning "thickened milk".
Usage tips
- In English, yogurt is usually a mass noun, so "I eat yogurt" is more natural than "I eat a yogurt" when no container is meant.