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"Cucumber" in German: Gurke
die Gurke
Cucumber in German is die Gurke. Say eine Gurke kaufen or Gurkensalat. Pickled cucumbers are oft Gewürzgurken or saure Gurken.
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How to pronounce Gurke
Say it
GOOR-kuh
/ˈɡʊʁkə/
GOOR-kuh. Soft u as oo. Soft final e.
"Cucumber" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Gurke | cucumber Main noun. | Main noun. |
| eine Gurke | a cucumber Shopping. | Shopping. |
| Gurkensalat | cucumber salad Side dish. | Side dish. |
| Gewürzgurken | pickles Jarred cucumbers. | Jarred cucumbers. |
How to use Gurke in real life
- 1Grocery list
Kauf bitte noch eine Gurke.
Please buy one more cucumber.
Eine Gurke.
- 2Kitchen
Ich schneide die Gurke für den Salat.
I'm cutting the cucumber for the salad.
Die Gurke as object.
- 3Snack
Eine kalte Gurke schmeckt im Sommer super.
A cold cucumber tastes great in summer.
Eine … Gurke.
Mistakes English speakers make with Gurke
Incorrect: der Gurke
Correct: die Gurke
Gurke is feminine: die.
Incorrect: Ich esse Cucumber.
Correct: Ich esse Gurke. / eine Gurke.
Use Gurke, not English cucumber.
Good to know
Gurkensalat with cream or vinegar is a classic side. Calling someone eine Gurke can be playful slang for an odd person—context matters. In shops, Gurke means the fresh vegetable.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Building a salad together
ChatPal
Brauchen wir Tomaten und eine Gurke?
Do we need tomatoes and a cucumber?
You
Ja. Die Gurke sollte knackig sein.
Yes. The cucumber should be crunchy.
ChatPal
Schale dranlassen?
Leave the peel on?
You
Ja. Bei der Gurke schmeckt die Schale okay.
Yes. On the cucumber the peel tastes fine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cucumber" in German
How do you say cucumber?
Die Gurke.
Gender?
Feminine: die Gurke.
Cucumber salad?
Gurkensalat.
Pickles?
Often Gewürzgurken.
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