Lassi

lassi

noun LAS-see Rare

Origin: from Punjabi lassi

Also means

Indian yoghurt drink

Usage Note

Lassi is a cold yoghurt-based drink originating in India, offered sweet (Mango-Lassi) or salty. It appears on the menus of Indian restaurants throughout Germany and is sold in bottles in supermarkets. Plural: Lassis.

Examples

"Zum scharfen Curry bestellte sie ein erfrischendes Mango-Lassi."

Natural Translation

With the spicy curry she ordered a refreshing mango lassi.

Literal Translation

To the spicy curry ordered she a refreshing mango lassi.

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