koscher

kosher; legitimate

English translations

  1. 01

    kosher

Word details

German meaning
Koscher bezieht sich auf Speisen, die den jüdischen Speisegesetzen (Kaschrut) entsprechen.
English meaning
Kosher refers to food that complies with Jewish dietary laws (Kashrut).
Synonym
rein, rituell rein
German example
Dieses Restaurant bietet koschere Speisen an.
English example
This restaurant offers kosher food.

Example sentences with “koscher”

  1. Das Fleisch ist koscher. (The meat is kosher.)

Frequently asked questions

Can 'koscher' be used figuratively?

Yes, in colloquial German, 'nicht koscher' can mean 'shady' or 'not quite right'.