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Kefir

kefir

noun KEH-feer Rare
Food & Drink Drinks

Origin: from Turkish kefir, from Caucasian languages

Usage Note

Kefir is masculine: der Kefir. A fermented milk drink made with kefir cultures. Available in German supermarkets and popular in health-conscious circles for its probiotic properties. Slightly fizzy and tangy.

Examples

"Kefir enthält viele nützliche Bakterienkulturen und ist gut für die Verdauung."

Natural Translation

Kefir contains many beneficial bacterial cultures and is good for digestion.

Literal Translation

Kefir contains many useful bacterial cultures and is good for the digestion.

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