die Hefe

Plural: die Hefen
Noun
  1. the wheat Beer
  2. the yeast
1.

the wheat Beer

(„das Hefe“... slightly misleading name as all beer is made with yeast.)
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Examples
  • Ich nehme ein Hefe.
  • I'll have a wheat beer.
2.

the yeast

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Examples
  • Die Hefe macht aus dem Zucker den Alkohol.
  • The yeast makes alcohol from the sugar.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Hefe' have?

Hefe has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the wheat Beer , 2. the yeast.

What is the gender of 'Hefe'?

die

What is the plural of 'Hefe'?

die Hefen

What is 'Hefe' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Hefe'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.