German · Food & Drink
"I'm vegetarian" in German: ich bin Vegetarier
ich bin Vegetarier
Note: female: Vegetarierin
I'm vegetarian in German is ich bin Vegetarier, or ich bin Vegetarierin. In restaurants add Gibt es etwas Vegetarisches? Vegan is ich bin Veganer / Veganerin.
Ordering dinner
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How to pronounce ich bin Vegetarier
Say it
ikh bin veh-geh-TAH-ree-er
/ɪç bɪn veɡeˈtaːʁiɐ/ /veɡeˈtaːʁiəʁɪn/
ikh bin veh-geh-TAH-ree-er / -in. Stress TAH; soft g.
"I'm vegetarian" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ich bin Vegetarier | I'm vegetarian (male) Core. | Core. |
| ich bin Vegetarierin | I'm vegetarian (female) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| vegetarisch | vegetarian (adj.) Food description. | Food description. |
| ohne Fleisch | without meat Clear request. | Clear request. |
How to use ich bin Vegetarier in real life
- 1Ordering dinner
Nur zur Info: ich bin Vegetarier.
Just so you know: I'm vegetarian.
Ich bin Vegetarier.
- 2Family BBQ invite
Ich bin Vegetarierin — darf ich einen Salat mitbringen?
I'm vegetarian — may I bring a salad?
Vegetarierin.
- 3Flight meal
Ich bin Vegetarier; bitte das vegetarische Menü.
I'm vegetarian; the vegetarian meal please.
Travel.
Mistakes English speakers make with ich bin Vegetarier
Incorrect: Ich bin vegetarian.
Correct: Ich bin Vegetarier / Vegetarierin.
Use the German nouns.
Incorrect: Ich bin ein Vegetarier. (often unnecessary)
Correct: Ich bin Vegetarier.
Drop the article after sein with roles.
Good to know
Vegetarian options are widespread in cities. Saying ich bin Vegetarier plus ohne Fleisch / ohne Fisch keeps kitchen mistakes down.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a restaurant
ChatPal
Steakhouse oder Bowl-Laden?
Steakhouse or bowl place?
You
Bowl — ich bin Vegetarier.
Bowl — I'm vegetarian.
ChatPal
Passt. Meine Schwester ist Vegetarierin auch.
Works. My sister is vegetarian too.
You
Dann bestellen wir sicher.
Then we'll order safely.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm vegetarian" in German
How do you say I'm vegetarian?
Ich bin Vegetarier / Vegetarierin.
Adjective form?
Vegetarisch.
Vegan?
Ich bin Veganer / Veganerin.
Menu ask?
Gibt es etwas Vegetarisches?
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