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"Breakfast" in German: Frühstück
das Frühstück
Breakfast in German is das Frühstück. The verb is frühstücken: Wir frühstücken um acht. A classic spread is bread, cheese, cold cuts, and coffee.
Hotel
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How to pronounce Frühstück
Say it
FROO-shtook
/ˈfʁyːʃtʏk/
FROO-shtook. Long ü. Final -stück like "shtook".
"Breakfast" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Frühstück | breakfast The meal. | The meal. |
| frühstücken | to have breakfast Verb form. | Verb form. |
| Frühstücksei | breakfast egg Boiled egg on many tables. | Boiled egg on many tables. |
| Brunch | brunch Weekend loanword. | Weekend loanword. |
How to use Frühstück in real life
- 1Hotel
Das Frühstück ist bis zehn.
Breakfast is until ten.
Hotel buffet hours.
- 2At home
Komm, das Frühstück ist fertig!
Come on, breakfast is ready!
Calling people to the table.
- 3Weekend plan
Wollen wir draußen frühstücken?
Want to have breakfast outside?
Verb frühstücken also counts for the meal idea.
Mistakes English speakers make with Frühstück
Incorrect: Ich esse Breakfast um acht.
Correct: Ich esse Frühstück um acht. / Ich frühstücke um acht.
Use Frühstück or the verb frühstücken.
Incorrect: der Frühstück
Correct: das Frühstück
Frühstück is neuter.
Good to know
German Frühstück is often savory: rolls, butter, cheese, ham, jam, and coffee. Sweet cereal exists, but a Bäckerei run for fresh Brötchen is still a weekend ritual in many homes.
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A slow Saturday morning
ChatPal
Was gibt's zum Frühstück?
What's for breakfast?
You
Brötchen, Käse und Marmelade. Klassisches Frühstück.
Rolls, cheese, and jam. Classic breakfast.
ChatPal
Perfekt. Ich mache den Kaffee zum Frühstück.
Perfect. I'll make the coffee for breakfast.
You
Danke. Setz dich schon.
Thanks. Sit down already.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Breakfast" in German
How do you say to have breakfast?
Frühstücken.
What gender is Frühstück?
Neuter: das Frühstück.
What do Germans eat for breakfast?
Often bread or rolls with cheese, cold cuts, jam, eggs, and coffee.
How do you say breakfast buffet?
Das Frühstücksbuffet.
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