ranzig
rancid
English translations
- 01
rancid
- 02
stale
- 03
musty
Word details
- German meaning
- Wenn Fett oder Öl durch Lagerung schlecht geworden ist und einen unangenehmen Geruch und Geschmack hat.
- English meaning
- Rancid
- Synonym
- verdorben, abgestanden
- German example
- Die Butter war ranzig und ungenießbar.
- English example
- The butter was rancid and inedible.
- Comparative
- ranzigerSuperlative: am ranzigsten
Related words
- Ranzigkeit
Rancidity refers to the state of fats and oils when they spoil due to chemical processes such as oxidation or hydrolysis, developing an unpleasant odor and taste.
Example sentences with “ranzig”
Die Butter ist ranzig. (The butter is rancid.)
Frequently asked questions
Can I use 'ranzig' for people?
No, it is strictly for food that has gone bad due to fat oxidation.