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"Yogurt" in German: Joghurt

der Joghurt

Say it: YOH-goortmasculine · der Joghurtnoun/ˈjoːɡʊʁt/

Yogurt in German is der Joghurt. Say Ein Joghurt mit Beeren bitte. Spelling Joghurt is standard; some packs write Yogurt.

Breakfast fridge

Ist noch Joghurt für das Müsli da?
Is there still yogurt for the muesli?
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How to pronounce Joghurt

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YOH-goort

/ˈjoːɡʊʁt/

YOH-goort. Soft J like y; stress YOH.

"Yogurt" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
der Joghurtyogurt

Core noun.

Naturjoghurtplain yogurt

Unflavored.

Fruchtjoghurtfruit yogurt

Flavored.

Joghurtbecheryogurt cup

Packaging.

How to use Joghurt in real life

  1. 1Breakfast fridge

    Ist noch Joghurt für das Müsli da?

    Is there still yogurt for the muesli?

    Joghurt without article in stock talk.

  2. 2Supermarket aisle

    Ich nehme den Joghurt ohne Zucker.

    I'll take the yogurt without sugar.

    Den Joghurt.

  3. 3Kid snack

    Magst du den Erdbeer-Joghurt?

    Do you like the strawberry yogurt?

    Flavor compound.

Mistakes English speakers make with Joghurt

Incorrect: die Joghurt

Correct: der Joghurt

Joghurt is masculine in standard German.

Incorrect: das Yogurt (only English spelling as gender guide)

Correct: der Joghurt

Prefer German Joghurt with der.

Good to know

German fridges are full of Joghurt from mild Naturjoghurt to creamy desserts. Labels may say Joghurt or Jogurt. In cafés a Joghurt with granola is a common light breakfast side.

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  1. ChatPal

    Willst du Joghurt oder Quark?

    Do you want yogurt or quark?

  2. You

    Joghurt bitte den Naturjoghurt.

    Yogurt please — the plain yogurt.

  3. ChatPal

    Okay. Ich rühre Beeren in den Joghurt.

    Okay. I'll stir berries into the yogurt.

  4. You

    Perfekt. Mehr Joghurt als Honig.

    Perfect. More yogurt than honey.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Yogurt" in German

How do you say yogurt?

Der Joghurt.

Plain yogurt?

Naturjoghurt.

Gender?

Masculine: der Joghurt.

Fruit yogurt?

Fruchtjoghurt.

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