Joghurt
/ˈjoːɡʊʁt/masculine, neuter
The German word for yogurt is Joghurt.
The term refers to a milk-based product thickened through a bacterium-aided curdling process.
Meaning: a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Joghurt is the most common spelling in standard High German, you may also encounter the variant Jogurt, which is used less frequently. If you are referring to the product in an official or technical capacity, the term Joghurterzeugnis is used to mean yogurt product.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word can be used as both a masculine and a neuter noun. However, the masculine form, der Joghurt, is the most common usage in standard German.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈjoːɡʊʁt/
When do people say it?
Specific varieties are identified by adding a descriptor, such as griechischer Joghurt for Greek yogurt, Sojajoghurt for soy yogurt or Kokosjoghurt for coconut yogurt.
Did you know?
- If you see the term Joghurterzeugnis on a label, it is a legal distinction indicating the product does not meet the strict European standards required to be called a pure Joghurt.
- The use of the neuter gender das Joghurt is a linguistic marker that can signal a speaker is from a southern German dialect or Austria.
- The word Joghurt shares its history with the English 'yogurt' through the Ottoman Turkish word yoğurt.
Examples in context
- Ich mag keinen Joghurt.I don't like yogurt.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike of Joghurt.Tatoeba #11808734 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8819508 by CK
- Dieser Joghurt ist süß.This yogurt is sweet.This sentence is useful for describing the taste of Joghurt.Tatoeba #13467158 by Waldelfe, translation #8273846 by lunchmeat317
- Im Kühlschrank ist Joghurt.There is yogurt in the fridge.This sentence is useful for stating the presence of Joghurt in a specific location.Tatoeba #10890251 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3719078 by CK
- Ich hätte gerne einen Joghurt.I would like a yogurt.
- Dieses Produkt enthält ein Joghurterzeugnis.This product contains a yogurt product.
- Hast du Jogurt im Kühlschrank?Do you have yogurt in the fridge?
- Ich mag griechischen Joghurt mit Honig.I like Greek yogurt with honey.
- Meine Schwester isst keinen normalen Joghurt, sondern Sojajoghurt.My sister doesn't eat regular yogurt, but rather soy yogurt.
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Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are preparing breakfast together.
- HannahMöchtest du Joghurt zum Frühstück?Would you like yogurt for breakfast?
- MaximilianJa, bitte gib mir den Joghurt.Yes, please give me the yogurt.
- HannahSoll ich auch Früchte in den Joghurt mischen?Should I also mix fruit into the yogurt?
- MaximilianDas wäre toll, danke Hannah.That would be great, thanks Hannah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yogurt” translations and entries Joghurt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Joghurt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
