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"Kitchen" in German: Küche
die Küche
Kitchen in German is die Küche, a feminine noun. Say in der Küche for in the kitchen. The same word Küche can also mean cuisine, as in italienische Küche.
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How to pronounce Küche
Say it
KUE-shuh
/ˈkʏçə/
KUE-shuh. The ü is ee with rounded lips. Ch is the soft ich-Laut. Final e is uh. Stress KÜ.
"Kitchen" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Küche | kitchen; cuisine Room and cooking style. | Room and cooking style. |
| in der Küche | in the kitchen Location with dative. | Location with dative. |
| die Einbauküche | fitted kitchen Built-in kitchen units. | Built-in kitchen units. |
| kochen | to cook The main kitchen activity verb. | The main kitchen activity verb. |
How to use Küche in real life
- 1At home
Mama ist in der Küche.
Mom is in the kitchen.
In + dative: in der Küche.
- 2Flat hunting
Die Küche ist klein, aber hell.
The kitchen is small but bright.
Common apartment description.
- 3About food culture
Ich liebe die türkische Küche.
I love Turkish cuisine.
Here Küche means cuisine.
Mistakes English speakers make with Küche
Incorrect: das Küche
Correct: die Küche
Küche is feminine. Remember die Küche.
Incorrect: in die Küche stehen
Correct: in der Küche stehen / in die Küche gehen
Location uses dative in der Küche. Direction uses accusative in die Küche.
Good to know
Open-plan Wohnküche layouts are popular in newer flats, mixing living and cooking space. On menus, Küche points to a food tradition rather than a room.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hosting a simple dinner
ChatPal
Brauchst du Hilfe in der Küche?
Do you need help in the kitchen?
You
Ja, komm in die Küche!
Yes, come into the kitchen!
ChatPal
Wow, deine Küche riecht gut.
Wow, your kitchen smells good.
You
Danke. In der Küche läuft gerade die Sauce.
Thanks. In the kitchen the sauce is simmering.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Kitchen" in German
Is Küche only the room?
No. It also means cuisine: die französische Küche.
How do you say in the kitchen?
In der Küche for location. In die Küche for movement into it.
What gender is Küche?
Feminine: die Küche.
What is a Wohnküche?
A kitchen-living space, often open-plan.
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