How Do You Spell COSHER?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒʃə] (IPA)

The word "cosher" is spelled with a "sh" instead of a "s" due to its origin in Hebrew, where the letter "shin" (שׁ) represents a sound commonly transliterated as "sh." In IPA phonetic transcription, this sound is represented as /ʃ/. Thus, the correct spelling of "cosher" is with a "sh" as in /ˈkɑːʃər/. The word is often used to describe food that meets the dietary laws of Judaism, but it can also refer to anything that is legitimate or acceptable.

COSHER Meaning and Definition

  1. Cosher, originally derived from the Hebrew word "kosher," is an adjective primarily used in British English to describe something that is clean, suitable, or acceptable for use according to specific religious dietary laws, especially those observed by Jewish individuals. The term is most commonly associated with the preparation and consumption of food in accordance with Jewish dietary restrictions.

    When applied to food, the term "cosher" signifies that it has been prepared and processed according to the rules and regulations found in the Jewish religious texts. This often includes specific guidelines for the sourcing, slaughtering, and preparation of different types of meat, as well as strict limitations on the combining of milk and meat products.

    In a broader sense, "cosher" can also be used to describe any object, practice, or establishment that is deemed in accordance with Jewish religious customs and traditions. For example, a restaurant or food establishment that adheres to the strict dietary laws would be considered "cosher."

    Outside of its religious connotation, the word "cosher" can also be used informally to mean something that is genuine, legitimate, or honest. For instance, if a business operates in a manner that is fair and reliable, it can be described as "cosher."

    Overall, the term "cosher" is predominantly associated with adherence to Jewish dietary laws and signifies the acceptability of food or practices within this cultural and religious context.

Common Misspellings for COSHER

  • xosher
  • vosher
  • fosher
  • dosher
  • cisher
  • cksher
  • clsher
  • cpsher
  • c0sher
  • c9sher
  • cozher
  • coxher
  • coeher
  • cosber
  • cosjer
  • cosuer
  • cosyer
  • coshwr
  • coshsr

Etymology of COSHER

The word "cosher" has its origins in the Yiddish language. It comes from the Yiddish word "kosher", which means "fit" or "proper". In Jewish dietary laws, kosher refers to food that is prepared in accordance with these rules and is considered ritually clean and acceptable for consumption. Over time, "cosher" has been adopted into English, primarily in British English, to mean "genuine" or "legitimate". It is often used in the context of business transactions or to describe something that is done according to accepted and proper standards.

Similar spelling words for COSHER

Conjugate verb Cosher

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you cosher
we let´s cosher

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to cosher

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am coshering
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

coshering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have coshered
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been coshering
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it cosher

SIMPLE PAST

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