der Essig
Translation
vinegar
Examples
Ich mache den Salat mit Öl und Essig an.
I dress the salad with oil and vinegar.
Der Essig ist sehr sauer.
The vinegar is very sour.
Grammar Patterns
der Essig the vinegar Please add some vinegar to the sauce.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Weinessig (wine vinegar), Apfelessig (apple cider vinegar)
Etymology
From Old High German 'ezzih', derived from Latin 'acetum' (vinegar), related to 'acidus' (sour).
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'essen' (to eat). Vinegar is something you 'eat' with your food. The sound is also similar to 'acidic'.