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die Soja
soy
Refers to the soybean, a legume that originally comes from East Asia and is grown worldwide as food and animal feed.
example
Für die Herstellung von Tofu wird Soja benötigt.
Soy is needed to make tofu.
die Soja
soy
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Basis for compounds
'Soja' (soy) is the base word for many foods. If you see a word that begins with 'Soja-', it is almost always a product made from soybeans.
EXAMPLE
Zum Frühstück trinke ich gerne einen Kaffee mit Sojamilch.
For breakfast, I like to drink coffee with soy milk.
Use in the singular
The word 'die Soja' (soy) is used almost exclusively in the singular as an uncountable mass noun, similar to 'Milch' (milk) or 'Reis' (rice). When referring to the individual beans, you use the countable form 'die Sojabohne' (the soybean).
EXAMPLE
Der weltweite Anbau von Soja hat stark zugenommen.
The worldwide cultivation of soy has increased sharply.
Typical collocations
In the context of food, 'Soja' (soy) is often used with prepositions like 'aus' (from/made of) or 'mit' (with). Typical phrases are 'Produkte aus Soja' (products made from soy), 'kochen mit Soja' (to cook with soy), or 'Soja als Fleischersatz' (soy as a meat substitute).
EXAMPLE
Dieser Joghurt ist aus Soja und daher laktosefrei.
This yogurt is made from soy and is therefore lactose-free.
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