What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
kasher
Example
The rabbi will kasher the kitchen before Passover. [kasher: verb]
Example
The meat must be kashered before it can be cooked. [kashered: past tense]
kosher
Example
Is this restaurant kosher? [kosher: adjective]
Example
I only eat kosher meat. [kosher: noun]
Example
This product has a kosher certification symbol on it. [kosher: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Kosher is a more commonly used term than kasher in everyday language, especially outside of Jewish contexts. Kosher has been adopted into English more broadly and is used to describe food, products, or establishments that meet Jewish dietary laws.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between kasher and kosher?
Both kasher and kosher are formal terms that are used in religious and cultural contexts. However, kosher is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
