German · Food & Drink
"Knife" in German: Messer
das Messer
Knife in German is das Messer. Plural is also die Messer. At the table you say Gib mir bitte das Messer.
Cooking
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How to pronounce Messer
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MESS-er
/ˈmɛsɐ/
MESS-er. Short e, soft -er. Stress MESS.
"Knife" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Messer | the knife Default noun. | Default noun. |
| ein Messer | a knife Asking for one. | Asking for one. |
| die Messer | the knives Plural same form. | Plural same form. |
| scharfes Messer | sharp knife Kitchen warning. | Kitchen warning. |
How to use Messer in real life
- 1Cooking
Vorsicht, das Messer ist sehr scharf.
Careful, the knife is very sharp.
Safety talk.
- 2Table
Kannst du mir das Messer reichen?
Can you pass me the knife?
Meal request.
- 3Drawer
Die Messer liegen in der Schublade.
The knives are in the drawer.
Plural identical.
Mistakes English speakers make with Messer
Incorrect: Gib mir den Messer.
Correct: Gib mir das Messer.
Messer is neuter: das Messer.
Incorrect: Wo ist die Knife?
Correct: Wo ist das Messer?
Use Messer, not English knife.
Good to know
Germans keep a bread knife (Brotmesser) separate from the steak knife. Crossing Messer und Gabel can mark the end of a meal. Kids hear Pass auf, scharfes Messer! early in kitchen talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Chopping vegetables together
ChatPal
Nimm das große Messer für die Karotten.
Take the big knife for the carrots.
You
Okay. Ist dieses Messer spülmaschinenfest?
Okay. Is this knife dishwasher-safe?
ChatPal
Nein, das Messer bitte nur von Hand spülen.
No, please wash the knife by hand only.
You
Alles klar. Ich lege das Messer hierhin.
Got it. I'll put the knife here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Knife" in German
How do you say knife?
Das Messer.
Plural?
Die Messer — same form.
Gender?
Neuter: das Messer.
Pass the knife?
Kannst du mir das Messer reichen?
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