No. 14,951 in German
sauer
"Sauer" means "sour" or "angry" in English.
In a sentence
Der Saft schmeckt sauer.
The juice tastes sour.
In this sentence, 'sauer' describes the taste of the juice, indicating it is acidic or sour.
Er ist sauer, weil ich zu spät gekommen bin.
He is upset because I arrived late.
Here, 'sauer' is used in a figurative sense to describe someone's emotional state, indicating they are annoyed or upset.
Das sauer eingelegte Gemüse ist besonders lecker.
The pickled vegetables are particularly tasty.
In this instance, 'sauer' describes the preparation method of the vegetables, which involves pickling, imparting a sour taste.
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