Laugen

dasNoun

lye (chemical); soaking (culinary)

English translations

  1. 01

    lye

  2. 02

    alkali

  3. 03

    lye water

Word details

German meaning
Eine stark alkalische Lösung, oft zum Reinigen verwendet.
English meaning
lye
Synonym
ätzende Lösungen, Basen
German example
Man muss vorsichtig mit Laugen umgehen.
English example
You have to be careful when handling lye.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Laugen
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Laugen”

  1. Die Brezeln müssen kurz in der Lauge baden. (The pretzels must soak in the lye briefly.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Laugen a verb or a noun?

It can be a verb (to soak in lye) or the plural of 'die Lauge' (lyes).