German Vocabulary · Beginner
German Food and Cooking Vocabulary
Vocabulary for food items, cooking methods, kitchen utensils, dining, and culinary traditions This themed list gathers 100 German food and cooking words (beginner level), each linked to its full dictionary entry with meanings, pronunciation, and inflection tables.
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- Abendessendinner; supper; evening mealNoun
- ApfelappleNoun
- backento bakeVerb
- BananebananaNoun
- bestellento order; to reserve; to commissionVerb
- bitterbitter; harsh; painfulAdjective
- bratento fry; to roast; to grillVerb
- Brettboard; plank; panelNoun
- BrotbreadNoun
- Brötchenbread roll; bunNoun
- ButterbutterNoun
- DurstthirstNoun
- durstigthirstyAdjective
- Eiegg; ovumNoun
- ErdbeerestrawberryNoun
- fertigfinished; ready; doneAdjective
- Fischfish (animal); fish (food)Noun
- Fleischmeat; fleshNoun
- frischfresh; recent; coolAdjective
- FrühstückbreakfastNoun
- Gabelfork; tuning fork; junctionNoun
- gebacken—
- gebraten—
- gekocht—
- Gemüsevegetable; vegetablesNoun
- gesundhealthy; well; wholesomeAdjective
- Getränkbeverage; drinkNoun
- Glasglass (material); glass (drinking vessel); paneNoun
- GurkecucumberNoun
- heißhot; very warm; passionateAdjective
- Herdstove; cooker; rangeNoun
- Huhnchicken; henNoun
- Hungerhunger; appetiteNoun
- hungrighungryAdjective
- Joghurtyogurt; yoghurtNoun
- KarottecarrotNoun
- KartoffelpotatoNoun
- KäsecheeseNoun
- Kirschecherry (fruit); cherry treeNoun
- kochento cook; to boilVerb
- Küchekitchen; cuisineNoun
- Kuchencake; pastryNoun
- Kühlschrankfridge; refrigeratorNoun
- leckertasty; delicious; yummyAdjective
- LöffelspoonNoun
- Mahlzeitmeal; mealtime; greeting during lunchNoun
- Marmeladejam; jelly; marmaladeNoun
- MehlflourNoun
- Messerknife; cutterNoun
- MilchmilkNoun
- mischento mix; to blend; to shuffle (cards)Verb
- Mittagessenlunch; midday mealNoun
- mögento like; may; would likeVerb
- Nudelnoodle; pastaNoun
- ObstfruitNoun
- Ofenoven; stove; furnaceNoun
- Öloil; cooking oil; petroleumNoun
- Orangeorange (fruit)Noun
- Paprikabell pepper; pepper (vegetable); paprika (spice)Noun
- Pfannepan; frying pan; baking tinNoun
- Pfefferpepper (spice)Noun
- Pilzmushroom; fungusNoun
- probierento try; to taste; to sampleVerb
- ReisriceNoun
- Rezeptrecipe; prescription; formulaNoun
- reservierento reserve; to bookVerb
- rührento stir; to mix; to move (emotionally)Verb
- Saftjuice; sap; (colloquial) energyNoun
- Sahnecream (dairy); whipped creamNoun
- Salatlettuce; saladNoun
- salzigsaltyAdjective
- SalzsaltNoun
- sauersour; angry; acidicAdjective
- scharfsharp; spicy; intenseAdjective
- schälento peel; to shellVerb
- Schinkenham; (book) tomeNoun
- schneidento cut; to slice; to editVerb
- SchokoladechocolateNoun
- Schüsselbowl; dishNoun
- servierento serve (food/drinks); to serve (in tennis)Verb
- Snacksnack; small bite; light mealNoun
- Spülesink; kitchen sinkNoun
- SuppesoupNoun
- süßsweet; cute; endearingAdjective
- Tassecup; mugNoun
- TeeteaNoun
- Tellerplate; dishNoun
- Tischtable; deskNoun
- TomatetomatoNoun
- Topfpot; panNoun
- Traubegrape; bunch of grapes; clusterNoun
- waschento wash; to launderVerb
- WasserwaterNoun
- Wurstsausage; cold cut; processed meatNoun
- würzento season; to spice; to flavorVerb
- ZitronelemonNoun
- zubereitento prepare (food); to cook; to make (a dish)Verb
- ZuckersugarNoun
- Zutatingredient; component; additiveNoun
- ZwiebelonionNoun
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