säuerlich

slightly sour, sourish

adjective ZOY-er-likh Rare

Also means

peevish, sour-faced

Usage Note

Säuerlich describes a mild sourness — less intense than sauer (sour). Säuerlicher Geschmack, säuerlicher Geruch. Applied to facial expressions, ein säuerliches Gesicht means a sour, displeased expression. Both uses are equally common and natural.

Examples

"Die säuerliche Milch sollte man nicht mehr trinken."

Natural Translation

The slightly sour milk should not be drunk any more.

Literal Translation

The sourish milk one should not drink any more.

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