German food culture is hearty, diverse and delicious. From Frühstück (breakfast) to Abendbrot (evening bread), meals are an important part of German daily life. Let's explore the vocabulary!
🍳 Breakfast — Frühstück
| German | English | Notes / Example |
|---|---|---|
| das Brot | bread | |
| die Butter | butter | |
| das Ei / die Eier | egg / eggs | |
| der Käse | cheese | |
| der Joghurt | yogurt | |
| das Müsli | muesli | |
| der Kaffee | coffee | |
| der Tee | tea | |
| der Saft | juice | |
| die Milch | milk |
🍽️ Lunch & Dinner — Mittagessen & Abendessen
| German | English | Notes / Example |
|---|---|---|
| die Suppe | soup | |
| das Fleisch | meat | |
| das Hähnchen | chicken | |
| das Schweinefleisch | pork | |
| das Rindfleisch | beef | |
| der Fisch | fish | |
| die Kartoffel | potato | |
| das Gemüse | vegetables | |
| der Salat | salad | |
| die Nudeln | pasta/noodles | |
| der Reis | rice | |
| das Bier | beer | |
| der Wein | wine |
✏️ Übungen (Practice Exercises)
Exercise 1: Try using 3 words from the table above in a sentence! Write them down.
Exercise 2: Cover the English column and test yourself — do you know all the words?
Exercise 3: Take the quiz below to test your knowledge with interactive questions!
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