German · A1 (Beginner)
Food in German: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful German words for food are das Brot (the bread), die Milch (the milk) and das Wasser (the water). The full German food phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential German vocabulary for food, with example sentences and English translations. This is A1 (Beginner) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning German to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key food vocabulary
| German | English |
|---|---|
| das Brot | the bread |
| die Milch | the milk |
| das Wasser | the water |
| der Kaffee | the coffee |
| das Fleisch | the meat |
| das Gemüse | the vegetables |
| der Käse | the cheese |
| das Ei | the egg |
| der Tee | the tea |
| der Zucker | the sugar |
Example sentences
Ich esse Brot zum Frühstück.
I eat bread for breakfast.
Ich trinke jeden Tag Milch.
I drink milk every day.
Kann ich ein Glas Wasser haben?
Can I have a glass of water?
Ich trinke morgens Kaffee.
I drink coffee in the morning.
Ich esse kein Fleisch.
I don't eat meat.
Das Gemüse ist frisch.
The vegetables are fresh.
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