German Cooking Vocabulary

Explore German cooking vocabulary, for food enthusiasts.

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If you're interested in German cooking and want to try some traditional recipes, it's essential to know the basic cooking vocabulary in German. Don't worry; we've got you covered!

In this blog post, we'll provide you with multiple lists of very useful German words related to cooking.

Kitchen Utensils and Equipment

Here are some common kitchen utensils and equipment you'll find in a German kitchen:

der Topf
pot
die Pfanne
pan
das Messer
knife
der Löffel
spoon
die Gabel
fork
die Schüssel
bowl

Ingredients

To prepare delicious German dishes, you'll need various ingredients. Here are some common ones:

die Butter
butter
das Mehl
flour
der Zucker
sugar
die Milch
milk
die Eier
eggs
der Käse
cheese

Cooking Verbs

Knowing cooking verbs in German will help you follow recipes and prepare meals like a pro:

kochen
to cook
braten
to fry
backen
to bake
schneiden
to cut
mischen
to mix
rühren
to stir

Traditional German Dishes

Finally, let's explore some popular German dishes you can try making:

die Bratwurst
sausage
die Brezel
pretzel
das Sauerkraut
sauerkraut
die Kartoffelsuppe
potato soup
das Wiener Schnitzel
Viennese schnitzel
der Apfelstrudel
apple strudel

We hope this vocabulary list helps you in your German cooking adventures! Enjoy exploring the flavors of Germany and trying out new recipes in your kitchen.

Viel Erfolg und guten Appetit! (Good luck and bon appétit!)

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