kosher
word
/ˈkoʊʃɝ/
KOH-shur
/kˈəʊʃɐ/
KOH-shuh
Definition
If food is kosher, it is prepared following Jewish religious laws. More informally, 'kosher' can also mean that something is proper, legal, or acceptable.
Usage & Nuances
'Kosher' is most commonly used about food deemed acceptable under Jewish law. It is sometimes used more generally (informally) to mean legitimate, honest, or allowed (e.g., 'That deal is not kosher'). In food contexts, only use 'kosher' for foods that meet Jewish dietary requirements.
Spanish: kosher - apto para consumo según la ley judíaPortuguese (BR): kosher - permitido pela lei judaicaPortuguese (PT): kosher - permitido pela lei judaicaChinese (Simplified): 洁食 - 符合犹太教规的Chinese (Traditional): 潔食 - 符合猶太教規的Hindi: कोशर - यहूदी धार्मिक कानून अनुसार वैधArabic: كوشير - مطابق للشريعة اليهوديةBengali: কোশেরRussian: кошерныйJapanese: コーシャVietnamese: kosher - hợp pháp (không chính thức)Korean: 코셔Turkish: koşerUrdu: کوشرIndonesian: kosher
Example Sentences
This restaurant is kosher certified.
basic
He checked the label to make sure it was kosher.
natural
Not everything in the store is kosher, so double-check before buying.
natural
That deal doesn’t sound very kosher to me.
natural
Is this chicken kosher?
basic
They only eat kosher food.
basic