Koshered: meaning, definitions and examples

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koshered

 

[ ˈkoʊʃərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

food preparation

The term 'koshered' refers to the process of making food permissible according to Jewish dietary laws known as kashrut. This process ensures that the food adheres to specific guidelines concerning the type of animals that can be consumed, how they must be slaughtered, and how food must be prepared and handled. Foods that are koshered are suitable for consumption by those who observe these laws. It is commonly used in relation to meats, dairy, and certain grains that have been prepared in accordance with these regulations.

Synonyms

approved, purified, sanctified

Examples of usage

  • We koshered the kitchen before the holiday.
  • The restaurant offers a koshered menu.
  • He learned how to properly kosher meat.
  • During Passover, we ensure everything is koshered.
  • They decided to kosher the utensils in their home.

Translations

Translations of the word "koshered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 kosherizado

🇮🇳 कोशर किया हुआ

🇩🇪 kosherisiert

🇮🇩 kosher

🇺🇦 кошерний

🇵🇱 koszerny

🇯🇵 コーシャー化された

🇫🇷 casherisé

🇪🇸 kosherizado

🇹🇷 koşer hale getirilmiş

🇰🇷 코셔 처리된

🇸🇦 كوشير

🇨🇿 košerovaný

🇸🇰 košerizovaný

🇨🇳 犹太洁食

🇸🇮 košeriziran

🇮🇸 kósher

🇰🇿 кошерленген

🇬🇪 კოშერი

🇦🇿 koşer

🇲🇽 kosherizado

Etymology

The word 'kosher' originates from the Hebrew term 'כָּשֵׁר' (kasher), which means 'fit' or 'proper.' This term initially referred to anything that is deemed appropriate or suitable for use, particularly in a religious context. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote foods that conform to kashrut, the body of Jewish law that outlines dietary practices. The process of koshering involves a number of specific methods, including the salting of meat to remove blood and the separation of meat and dairy products. As Jewish communities spread globally, the term 'kosher' came to be recognized in broader societies, often associated with health and dietary practices. The concept reflects both cultural identity and religious observance, making it an integral part of Jewish dietary laws and traditions.