kyr

derNoun

kilo-jahre (kya)

Word details

German meaning
Ein isländisches Milchprodukt, das Joghurt ähnelt und einen hohen Proteingehalt hat.
English meaning
Skyr
Synonym
Quark
German example
Ich esse Skyr gerne mit Früchten zum Frühstück.
English example
I like to eat Skyr with fruit for breakfast.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Skyr
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “kyr”

  1. The event happened 10 kyr ago. (Das Ereignis geschah vor 10 ka / 10.000 Jahren.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'kyr' mean in German scientific texts?

It stands for 'kilo-years'. In German, we often use 'ka' (kilo-annum) or 'vor X Jahren'.