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
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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
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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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