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It was recorded as a colloquial term for Germans by the mid-19th century. During World War I, Kraut came to be used in English as an ethnic slur for a German. However, during World War I, it was mainly used by British Soldiers; during World War II, it became used mainly by American soldiers and less so by British soldiers, who preferred the terms Jerry or Fritz.
Sauerkraut (also Kraut, which in German would mean cabbage in general)—fermented cabbage. Schnapps (German spelling: Schnaps)—a distilled alcoholic drink (hard liquor, booze). Schwarzbier—a dark lager beer. Seltzer—carbonated water, a genericized trademark that derives from the German town Selters, which is renowned for its mineral springs.
Pronounced , boche is a derisive term used by the Allies during World War I, often collectively ("the Boche" meaning "the Germans"). It is a shortened form of the French slang portmanteau alboche, itself derived from Allemand ("German") and caboche ("head" or "cabbage"). The alternative spellings "Bosch" or "Bosche" are sometimes found.
Lucky for us, sauerkraut is incredibly easy to make at home. All you need is cabbage, salt, water and a jar to store it in. Here’s an e asy-to-follow recipe f rom The Real Food Dietitians ...
The Dutch sauerkraut industry found that combining a new batch of sauerkraut with an old batch resulted in an exceedingly sour product. This sourdough process is known as "backslopping" or "inoculum enrichment"; when used in making sauerkraut, first- and second-stage population dynamics, important to developing flavor, are bypassed.
In honor of Black Twitter's contribution, Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words it brought to popularity, using the AAVE Glossary, Urban Dictionary, Know Your Meme, and other internet ...
Here is a closer look at some of the local language, including Berlin slang phrases that can help make your trip abroad more enjoyable. Show comments. Advertisement. Advertisement.
A list of LGBT slang, including LGBT-related slurs; List of age-related terms with negative connotations; List of disability-related terms with negative connotations; Category:Sex- and gender-related slurs