Sojasoße

soy sauce

noun ZOH-ya-zoh-se Rare

Origin: from Japanese shōyu via Dutch

Usage Note

Sojasoße (also spelled Sojasauce) is widely used in modern German home cooking, especially in Asian-inspired dishes, marinades, and stir-fries. It is found in every supermarket and is common shorthand for umami seasoning.

Examples

"Das Fleisch in Sojasoße, Knoblauch und Ingwer marinieren."

Natural Translation

Marinate the meat in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.

Literal Translation

The meat in soy-sauce, garlic and ginger marinate.

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