noun Uncommon

fil

feel

Fil (noun) means a traditional Nordic soured-milk product similar to yogurt, made using a different bacterial culture that gives it its own tang and texture. Example: “She poured fil over her muesli every morning in Stockholm.”

noun

A traditional Nordic soured-milk product similar to yogurt, made using a different bacterial culture that gives it its own tang and texture.

"She poured fil over her muesli every morning in Stockholm."

How to use fil

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In plain EnglishA Scandinavian fermented milk drink, in the same family as yogurt or kefir.

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Etymology

From Swedish fil, a shortened form of filmjölk (soured milk); related to the Finnish word viili for the same drink.

Origin: Swedish

Frequently asked questions

What does “fil” mean?

The word “fil” means a traditional Nordic soured-milk product similar to yogurt, made using a different bacterial culture that gives it its own tang and texture. In plain terms, a Scandinavian fermented milk drink, in the same family as yogurt or kefir.

How do you pronounce “fil”?

“Fil” is pronounced feel (/fiːl/ in IPA).

How do you use “fil” in a sentence?

Here is “fil” used in a sentence: “She poured fil over her muesli every morning in Stockholm.”

What part of speech is “fil”?

“Fil” is a noun.

Where does the word “fil” come from?

The word “fil” comes from Swedish. From Swedish fil, a shortened form of filmjölk (soured milk); related to the Finnish word viili for the same drink.

Is “fil” a common word?

“Fil” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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