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Sauer macht lustig
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German
Alternative forms
de sauer macht lustig
Etymology
sour makes merry. Refers to the positive effects of sour foods on appetite and digestion. Generally, German cuisine is fond of and rich in sour dishes, compare de Sauerkraut, de Sauerbraten, de Saurer Hering, etc. Probably originated in Czech (kyselo dělá veselo), where it rhymes.
Pronunciation
de /ˈzaʊ̯ər maxt ˈlʊstɪç/ [ˈzaʊ̯.ɐ maχt ˈlʊs.tɪç] Germany
de De-Sauer macht lustig.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
de /ˈsaʊ̯ɐ maχt ˈlʊstɪk/ Austria,South German
Phrase
de phrase Sauer macht lustig
sour food is enjoyable and beneficial for body and soul