sour

• Bezeichnet einen scharfen, sauren Geschmack, wie von Zitronen oder Essig. Auch für verdorbene oder gegorene Lebensmittel sowie für einen mürrischen, verbitterten Menschen.

Describes a sharp, acidic taste, often associated with lemons or vinegar.

1. A1formal

   Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.

   Sauer

   • The lemon is too sour to eat raw.
   • She added sugar to the sour berries.
   • This wine has a slightly sour aftertaste.

   Synonymeacetousacidacidicpungentsharptangytartvinegary

   Antonymeblandmildsweet

2. Mood or attitudeB1informal

   Unpleasant, bitter, or bad-tempered in manner.

   Sauer (Stimmung)

   • He gave me a sour look when I asked for help.
   • Her mood turned sour after the argument.
   • The old man had a sour expression on his face.

   Synonymebitterchurlishcrossgrouchygrumpymoroseresentfulsulkysurlytesty

   Antonymeamiablecheerfulgood-naturedpleasantsweet

3. Spoiled or fermentedA2informal

   Having gone bad due to fermentation or spoilage.

   Verdorben

   • The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
   • Don't eat the bread if it tastes sour.
   • The sour smell from the garbage indicated it was rotten.

   Synonymebadcurdledoffputridrancidspoiledturned

   Antonymeediblefreshsweet

• Substantiv, das einen sauren, säuerlichen oder herben Geschmackseindruck bezeichnet, oft verbunden mit Zitrusfrüchten oder Essig.

A noun referring to a taste sensation characterized by acidity, sharpness, or tartness, often associated with citrus fruits or vinegar.

1. Sour tasteA2informal

   A taste that is sharp, acidic, or tart, often associated with citrus fruits or vinegar.

   Saurer Geschmack

   • I love the sour of lemons in my tea.
   • The candy has a sweet and sour flavor.
   • The sour of the pickles made my mouth pucker.

   Synonymeaciditysharpnesssournesstangtartness

   Antonymeblandmildsweet

2. Sour drinkB1informal

   A type of cocktail or drink that has a sour taste, typically made with citrus juice.

   Sour-Cocktail

   • He ordered a whiskey sour at the bar.
   • The bartender made a delicious sour with fresh lime juice.
   • She prefers a sour over a sweet cocktail.

• Verb, das den Prozess beschreibt, sauer, bitter oder unangenehm im Geschmack, in der Stimmung oder in Beziehungen zu werden.

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming acidic, bitter, or unpleasant in taste, mood, or relationship.

1. B1formal

   To become acidic or sharp in taste, often due to fermentation or spoilage.

   Sauer werden

   • The milk soured after being left out of the fridge.
   • If you leave the wine open, it will sour quickly.
   • The fruit began to sour in the heat.

   Synonymeacetifyacidifycurdlefermentgo offturn

2. B2informal

   To become unpleasant, bitter, or strained in mood or relationship.

   Sauer werden

   • Their friendship soured after the argument.
   • The deal soured when they couldn't agree on the price.
   • His mood soured after hearing the bad news.

   Synonymecurdledegeneratedeterioratego badworsen