German · Food & Drink
"Honey" in German: Honig
der Honig
Honey in German is der Honig. On toast you say Brot mit Honig. A jar is ein Glas Honig; a beekeeper is ein Imker.
Breakfast
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How to pronounce Honig
Say it
HOH-nikh
/ˈhoːnɪç/
HOH-nikh. Long o. Soft ch like ich-sound at the end.
"Honey" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Honig | honey The food. | The food. |
| mit Honig | with honey On food or in tea. | On food or in tea. |
| ein Glas Honig | a jar of honey Shopping amount. | Shopping amount. |
| Blütenhonig | blossom honey Common supermarket type. | Common supermarket type. |
How to use Honig in real life
- 1Breakfast
Ich streiche Honig auf mein Toastbrot.
I'm spreading honey on my toast.
Honig as object.
- 2Tea
Nimm lieber Honig statt Zucker in den Tee.
Better take honey instead of sugar in the tea.
Honig statt Zucker.
- 3Market
Dieser Honig kommt von einem Imker nebenan.
This honey comes from a beekeeper next door.
Dieser Honig.
Mistakes English speakers make with Honig
Incorrect: die Honey
Correct: der Honig
Use Honig, masculine.
Incorrect: das Honig
Correct: der Honig
Honig is der, not das.
Good to know
German supermarket shelves split Honig by flower type. Regional Imker honey at markets is a common gift. Honey as a pet name is more Schatz or Hase than Honig.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a jar at the market
ChatPal
Welchen Honig nimmst du?
Which honey are you taking?
You
Den dunklen Honig. Er schmeckt kräftiger.
The dark honey. It tastes stronger.
ChatPal
Passt der Honig auch in den Joghurt?
Does the honey also work in yogurt?
You
Absolut. Honig und Joghurt sind mein Frühstück.
Absolutely. Honey and yogurt are my breakfast.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Honey" in German
How do you say honey?
Der Honig.
With honey?
Mit Honig.
Jar of honey?
Ein Glas Honig.
Gender?
Masculine: der Honig.
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