ferment in German
ferment in German is Gärmittel, gären, anstacheln — ferment means to undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
ferment in German
Gärmittel
Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
gären
To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
anstacheln
To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
stören
To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
anstacheln
To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in.
stören
To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in.
What does "ferment" mean?
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verb To undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
"The grape juice was left to ferment in oak barrels for a year."
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verb To stir up unrest, excitement, or trouble.
"Rumours of layoffs began to ferment discontent among the staff."
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noun A state of excitement, agitation, or unrest.
"The country was in a ferment of political change."
ferment in a sentence
- The grape juice was left to ferment in oak barrels for a year.
- Cabbage ferments naturally to become sauerkraut.
- Rumours of layoffs began to ferment discontent among the staff.
- The country was in a ferment of political change.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "ferment" in German?
"ferment" in German is Gärmittel, gären, anstacheln. ferment means: To undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
How do you use "ferment" in a sentence?
Example: "The grape juice was left to ferment in oak barrels for a year." In German, "ferment" is Gärmittel, gären, anstacheln.
Are there other ways to say "ferment" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "ferment": Gärmittel, gären, anstacheln, stören.
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