die Hefe, -n
yeast
The German word "Hefe" is a noun that means "yeast". It is typically used in the context of baking, brewing, and fermentation processes, where yeast is essential for causing dough to rise and for the fermentation of alcoholic beverages. Similar words in German include "Ferment" (ferment) and "Gärmittel" (leavening agent).
The primary difference is that "Hefe" specifically refers to yeast, whereas "Ferment" can refer more broadly to any substance used in fermentation, and "Gärmittel" is a more general term for agents used in the fermentation process, which may or may not include yeast.
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Examples
Der Bäcker braucht Hefe für das Brot.noun
The baker needs yeast for the bread.
Ohne Hefe kann der Teig nicht gut gehen.noun
Without yeast the dough cannot rise well.
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