jäsa — meaning in English

English meaning

• ferment verb To undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
• OH intj Used to express surprise, realization, understanding, or emotion.
• really adv In actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.

Senses

jäsa is used for these senses in English:

• ferment To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
• no kidding (colloquial) An exclamation of amazement.
• oh Expression of surprise.

ferment — full definition

1. verb To undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
2. verb To stir up unrest, excitement, or trouble.
3. noun A state of excitement, agitation, or unrest.

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