Joghurt

yoghurt

noun YOH-goort Rare

Origin: from Turkish yoğurt

Usage Note

Joghurt is one of Germany's most consumed dairy products. It can be masculine or neuter (der/das Joghurt) depending on region. Natural plain yoghurt (Naturjoghurt) is used in cooking, dressings, and breakfast; flavoured varieties dominate supermarket shelves.

Examples

"Zum Frühstück isst sie jeden Morgen Naturjoghurt mit Müsli."

Natural Translation

For breakfast she eats natural yoghurt with granola every morning.

Literal Translation

For breakfast eats she every morning natural yoghurt with muesli.

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