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Ayran

ayran

noun EYE-rahn Rare

Origin: from Turkish ayran

Also means

cold salted yoghurt drink

Usage Note

Ayran is a cold drink of yoghurt, water, and salt, popular in Turkish cuisine and widely available in Germany. It is especially common alongside Döner Kebab and at Turkish restaurants. Plural: Ayrans or used uncountably.

Examples

"Zum Döner bestellte er noch ein kühles Glas Ayran."

Natural Translation

With his döner he ordered a cool glass of ayran.

Literal Translation

To the döner ordered he still a cool glass ayran.

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