German · Food & Drink
"Corn" in German: Mais
der Mais
Corn in German is der Mais. Fresh corn on the cob is often der Maiskolben. Say Frischen Mais vom Grill when you mean sweet corn.
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How to pronounce Mais
Say it
mice
/maɪ̯s/
mice. Soft ai like English eye. Soft final s.
"Corn" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Mais | corn / maize Main noun. | Main noun. |
| der Maiskolben | ear of corn Corn on the cob. | Corn on the cob. |
| Mais essen | to eat corn Meal talk. | Meal talk. |
| Süßmais | sweet corn Food shops. | Food shops. |
How to use Mais in real life
- 1BBQ
Legst du den Mais auf den Grill?
Are you putting the corn on the grill?
Der Mais as food.
- 2Supermarket
Ist der Mais schon fertig gekocht?
Is the corn already cooked?
Fertig gekocht = ready-cooked.
- 3Field trip
Neben der Straße wächst viel Mais.
A lot of corn grows beside the road.
Mais as crop.
Mistakes English speakers make with Mais
Incorrect: das Corn
Correct: der Mais
Use Mais, not English corn.
Incorrect: die Mais
Correct: der Mais
Mais is masculine: der Mais.
Good to know
Grilled Maiskolben shows up at summer festivals and beer gardens. Popcorn is Popcorn; cornflakes stay Cornflakes—loanwords next to Mais.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking sides for dinner
ChatPal
Wollen wir Mais oder Salat dazu?
Do we want corn or salad with it?
You
Mais, bitte. Mit Butter und Salz.
Corn, please. With butter and salt.
ChatPal
Okay. Ich hole zwei Maiskolben.
Okay. I'll get two ears of corn.
You
Perfekt. Warmer Mais schmeckt im Sommer am besten.
Perfect. Warm corn tastes best in summer.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Corn" in German
How do you say corn?
Der Mais.
Corn on the cob?
Der Maiskolben.
Gender?
Masculine: der Mais.
Popcorn?
Usually Popcorn, not Mais.
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