sour
word
/ˈsaʊɝ/
sowr
/sˈaʊə/
sow-uh
Definition
Having a sharp, acidic taste like lemon or vinegar. It can also describe something that has gone bad or an unfriendly attitude or feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly describes taste but also attitudes or situations ('go sour' = go badly). Often paired with words like 'lemon', 'milk', or 'relationship'. Informal when used for mood.
Spanish: agrio - ácido (sabor)Portuguese (BR): azedoPortuguese (PT): azedoChinese (Simplified): 酸的Chinese (Traditional): 酸的Hindi: खट्टाArabic: حامضBengali: টক - বিরক্তিকর (ব্যবহারিক আচরণ বা পরিস্থিতি) Russian: кислый - испорченный (о молоке и еде) - недоброжелательный (о настроении)Japanese: 酸っぱい - 機嫌が悪い (態度・気分)Vietnamese: chua - khó chịu (thái độ, cảm xúc)Korean: 시다 - 틀어지다 (관계, 분위기)Turkish: ekşi - bozulmuş (süt gibi) - aksi (davranış, his)Urdu: کھٹا - بگڑ جانا (مزاج یا رشتہ)Indonesian: asam - buruk (perasaan, hubungan)
Example Sentences
This lemon tastes really sour.
basic
Milk will become sour if you leave it out.
basic
She made a face because the candy was too sour.
basic
Their friendship turned sour after the argument.
natural
That comment left a sour feeling in the room.
natural
If things go sour, call me and I'll help.
natural