Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

sauer

Translation (Übersetzung) sour, angry
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈzaʊ̯ɐ]
A1
Adjective
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Tags (Tags)
adjective A1 basic vocabulary emotions food taste
"Sauer" is a common German adjective with two primary meanings: 1) the literal taste of sourness (like a lemon), and 2) the figurative meaning of being angry, annoyed, or in a bad mood. The figurative usage is very frequent in everyday conversation. It is a regular adjective and follows standard declension patterns.

sauer - German Adjective - sauer Meaning - sauer Translation - sauer Adjective Examples

sauer is a German Adjective

Learn sauer meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. sauer is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

sauer Examples (Beispiele) in English

sauer examples with English translations. See how to use sauer in sentences. sauer example sentences in English below.

Die Zitrone schmeckt sehr sauer.
The lemon tastes very sour.
Literal taste
Warum bist du so sauer?
Why are you so angry?
Emotional state
Sie ist sauer auf ihren Bruder, weil er zu spät kam.
She is angry with her brother because he came too late.
Emotion with preposition
Sauerkraut ist ein traditionelles deutsches Gericht.
Sauerkraut is a traditional German dish.
Compound noun derived from the adjective

sauer — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for sauer — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich bin sauer für dich.
    Ich bin sauer auf dich.
    The preposition for being angry *with* someone is 'auf' (+ accusative), not 'für'.
  • Die Milch ist sauer geworden. (context: someone is angry)
    Er ist sauer geworden.
    'Sauer werden' for objects means to turn sour (like milk). For people, it means to become angry. Context is key.

sauer Word Family - sauer Related Words - sauer Family Members

sauer Word Family (Wortfamilie)

sauer word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn sauer family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore sauer related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Noun (Abgeleitetes Substantiv)
die Sauerkeit
Meaning: sourness, acidity (literal); peevishness (figurative, rare)
Example: Die Sauerkeit des Weins war zu hoch.
Noun
Derived Noun (Compound) (Abgeleitetes Substantiv (Kompositum))
das Sauerkraut
Meaning: sauerkraut (fermented cabbage)
Example: Sauerkraut wird aus Weißkohl hergestellt.
Noun
Derived Verb (Abgeleitetes Verb)
säuern
Meaning: to sour, to acidify
Tense: Präsens
Example: Man säuert die Milch, um Quark herzustellen.
Verb

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sauer Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use sauer in context. Discover sauer collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master sauer usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

sauer Collocations (Kollokationen)

sauer collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn sauer word combinations and how to use sauer with other words naturally.

sauer sein auf (jemanden)
to be angry with (someone)
High frequency
sauer werden
to become angry/annoyed
High frequency
sauer reagieren
to react angrily
Medium frequency
sauer schmecken
to taste sour
Medium frequency
sauer riechen
to smell sour/tart
Low frequency
sauer eingelegt
pickled (in vinegar)
Medium frequency
sauer machen
to make sour; to make someone angry
Medium frequency

sauer Idioms (Redewendungen)

sauer idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing sauer with meanings and explanations. Master sauer expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist mir sauer aufgestoßen.
That left a bad taste in my mouth. / That really annoyed me.
Literally 'that rose sourly in me', meaning something was unpleasant or irritating.
sauer wie Essig sein
to be as sour as vinegar
To be in a very bad mood.
jemandem sauer aufstoßen
to rub someone the wrong way
To cause someone annoyance or displeasure.

sauer Synonyms (Synonyme)

sauer synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for sauer and expand your German vocabulary. Learn sauer similar words and their usage.

verärgert
Meaning: annoyed, angry
High similarity
wütend
Meaning: furious
Medium similarity
grantig
Meaning: grumpy, cross
Medium similarity
säuerlich
Meaning: slightly sour, tart
Medium similarity
angesäuert
Meaning: acidified, soured
Low similarity

sauer Antonyms (Antonyme)

sauer antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to sauer. Discover sauer opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

süß
Meaning: sweet
zufrieden
Meaning: content, satisfied
fröhlich
Meaning: happy, cheerful

sauer Semantically Related Words - sauer Contextually Related Words - sauer Thematically Related Words

sauer Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

sauer semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to sauer. Explore sauer related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn sauer contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

süß bitter salzig scharf ärgerlich wütend Zitrone Essig Gurke Stimmung

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