Food and Fast Food Items in German - Food in German

Popular food in Germany

• das Rindfleisch beef
• das Schweinefleisch pork
• die Garnelen shrimp
• der Lachs salmon
• der Kabeljau cod
• der Thunfisch tuna
• die Muscheln mussels
• die Forelle trout
• der Corn Dog corn dog
• das Popcorn popcorn
• das Essen food
• die Mahlzeit meal
• das Frühstück breakfast
• das Mittagessen lunch
• das Abendessen dinner
• die Suppe soup
• der Salat salad
• das Sandwich sandwich
• die Pizza pizza
• die Pasta pasta
• das Schnitzel schnitzel
• die Bratwurst bratwurst
• die Currywurst currywurst
• der Hamburger hamburger
• der Fisch fish
• das Gemüse vegetables
• der Reis rice
• die Kartoffeln potatoes
• das Hähnchen / Chicken chicken
• die Kartoffelchips potato chips
• die Brezel pretzel
• das Slushie slushie
• die Tater Tots tater tots
• der Gemüseburger veggie burger
• das gebratene Hähnchen fried chicken
• die Nachos nachos
• die Wurst sausage
• Fish and Chips fish and chips
• das Kebab kebab
• der Krebs crab
• der Oktopus octopus
• die Sardine sardine
• der Heringsfisch herring
• die Anchovis anchovy
• der Hummer lobster
• die Auster oyster
• der Tintenfisch calamari
• die Milch milk
• der Käse cheese
• die Butter butter
• der Joghurt yogurt
• die Sahne cream
• die Saure Sahne sour cream
• der Hüttenkäse cottage cheese
• das Brot bread
• das Brötchen roll
• das Roggenbrot rye bread
• das Vollkornbrot whole wheat bread
• das Weißbrot white bread
• das Mehrkornbrot multigrain bread
• der Bagel bagel
• die Brezel pretzel
• das Salz salt
• der Pfeffer pepper
• der/das Ketchup ketchup
• der Senf mustard
• die Mayonnaise mayonnaise
• der Essig vinegar
• das Olivenöl olive oil
• der Honig honey
• die Sojasauce soy sauce
• die Scharfe Soße hot sauce
• der Kuchen cake
• das Gebäck pastry
• die Eiscreme ice cream
• die Schokolade chocolate
• die Vanillesoße custard
• der Obstsalat fruit salad
• der Apfelstrudel apple strudel
• die Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte Black Forest Cake
• der Käsekuchen cheesecake
• der Pfannkuchen pancake
• das Waffeleisen waffle iron
• der Donut donut
• der Keks cookie
• der Lebkuchen gingerbread
• das Marzipan marzipan
• der Pudding pudding
• die Mousse mousse
• der Trifle trifle
• das Tiramisu tiramisu
• der Eclair eclair
• das Macaron macaron
• das Croissant croissant
• die Torte tart
• das Cannolo cannoli
• der Cupcake cupcake
• die Panna Cotta panna cotta
• der Windbeutel profiterole
• der Obstkuchen fruit tart
• das Dänische Gebäck Danish pastry
• die Zimtschnecke cinnamon roll
• der Brownie brownie
• das Baiser meringue
• der Burger burger
• die Pommes frites French fries
• das Hot Dog hot dog
• die Pizza pizza
• der Wrap wrap
• das Taco taco
• der Döner (Kebab) doner kebab
• die Currywurst currywurst
• der Falafel falafel
• die Zwiebelringe onion rings
• der Milkshake milkshake
• die Eistüte ice cream cone
• das Burrito burrito
• der gebratene Käse fried cheese
• das Gyros gyros
• die Mozzarella-Sticks mozzarella sticks
• das Fondue fondue
• das Raclette raclette
• das Risotto risotto
• das Rösti rosti
• die Paella paella
• das Pirogge pierogi
• der Gyrospita gyro pita
• der Gulasch goulash
• die Boulette meatball
• die Lasagne lasagna
• der Taco Salad taco salad
• das Croque Monsieur croque monsieur
• der Croque Madame croque madame
• das Sushi sushi
• die Tempura tempura
• der Pita pita
• das Falafel-Sandwich falafel sandwich
• der Hühnersalat chicken salad
• der Caesar Salad caesar salad
• das Hühnchen-Curry chicken curry
• das Käsefondue cheese fondue
• das Wiener Schnitzel Wiener Schnitzel
• das Sauerkraut sauerkraut
• die Brezeln pretzels
• die Würstchen sausages

German Meal Names with Pronunciation

In this beginner's guide, we'll explore the names of meals in German along with their pronunciations. Mastering these meal names will help you confidently order and discuss food when dining in German-speaking countries like Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.

Names of Meals in German with Pronunciation

Breakfast Foods in German

Below we providing you with essential vocabulary to navigate breakfast menus and understand morning meal options in German-speaking countries. Whether you're planning to enjoy a traditional German breakfast or simply curious about different breakfast foods, learning these terms will enhance your culinary experience.

Breakfast Foods in German with Pronunciation

Lunch Foods in German

This guide focuses on lunch foods in German, providing essential vocabulary to navigate menus and understand midday meal options in German-speaking countries. Whether dining out or preparing lunch at home, learning these terms enriches your culinary experience and familiarity with German food culture.

Lunch Foods in German with Pronunciation

German Meat Vocabulary with Pronunciation

This beginner's guide focuses on learning the names of various meats in German, accompanied by their pronunciation to help beginners pronounce these words correctly. Whether you're dining out in a German-speaking country or shopping for ingredients, understanding these terms will enrich your culinary experience and enable you to engage confidently with German food culture.

Names of Meat in German with Pronunciation

German Breads and Grains with Pronunciation

This beginner's guide focuses on learning the names of various breads and grains in German, including their pronunciation to help beginners correctly articulate these words. Whether you're shopping for bread at a local bakery or discussing grains in a German class, understanding these terms will enhance your experience and knowledge of German culinary vocabulary.

Breads and Grains in German with Pronunciation

German Fast Food Delights

In Germany, fast food offers a diverse array beyond the usual burgers and fried chicken. Let's delve into some popular choices you might encounter!

Die Bratwurst (Grilled Sausage)

The iconic German Bratwurst is a grilled pork sausage often enjoyed in a bread roll with mustard or ketchup, similar to a hot dog.

Currywurst

This spicy delight consists of sausage smothered in curry sauce, making it a favorite quick bite.

Die Pommes (Chips)

Germans love their chips (fries), typically enjoyed with a unique twist—ketchup and mayonnaise!

Ein halbes Hähnchen (Half a Grilled Chicken)

A traditional favorite found at markets and fairs, this dish features half a grilled chicken.

Der Döner (Doner Kebab)

Originally from Turkish immigrants, this German staple includes pita bread filled with thinly sliced grilled lamb or chicken, salad, and yogurt sauce.

Ordering Food in German Restaurants

Ordering food in a German restaurant can be straightforward once you learn a few key phrases and understand how to express quantities. This guide will teach you essential vocabulary and grammar structures to confidently order meals like Jens and Julia.

Popular fast food in Germany

The Basics of Ordering Food

Before Julia arrives, let's learn how to order something at a restaurant using "hätten gern".

hätten gern (would like to have)

• I would like to have: ich hätte gern
• you would like to have (informal): du hättest gern
• you would like to have (formal): Sie hätten gern
• he would like to have: er hätte gern
• she would like to have: sie hätte gern
• it would like to have: es hätte gern
• all of you would like to have (informal): ihr hättet gern
• we would like to have: wir hätten gern
• they would like to have: sie hätten gern

Quantity Expressions

In German, instead of using numbers to specify quantity, you say how many times you want the item.

Example Dialogue

Jens and Julia place their orders:

Jens: "Ich hätte gern zweimal Hamburger, dreimal Pommes, und einmal Bier. Ich habe Hunger!"

• Translation: "I would like two hamburgers, three fries, and one beer. I'm hungry!"

Julia: "Ich habe auch Hunger! Ich hätte gern dreimal Hamburger, zweimal Salat und ein Glas Cola."

• Translation: "I'm hungry too! I would like three hamburgers, two salads, and a glass of soda."

German Desserts Names with Pronunciation

This beginner's guide is designed to help you learn the names of popular desserts in German, complete with their pronunciation. Whether you're planning to enjoy a sweet treat in a German cafe or simply expanding your culinary vocabulary, mastering these dessert names will enhance your appreciation of German sweets and culture.

Taste in German with Pronunciation

This tutorial focuses on understanding taste-related vocabulary in German, including how to pronounce these words correctly. Knowing these terms will help you describe flavors, discuss food preferences, and navigate dining experiences in German-speaking countries more confidently.

Taste in German with Pronunciation