German · Food & Drink
"Lettuce" in German: Kopfsalat
der Kopfsalat
Lettuce in German is der Kopfsalat for a head of lettuce. Say frischer Kopfsalat. In mixed salads people often just say Salat for the greens.
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How to pronounce Kopfsalat
Say it
KOPF-zah-laht
/ˈkɔpfzaˌlaːt/
KOPF-zah-laht. Soft pf. Soft a as in father in Salat. Stress often on Salat.
"Lettuce" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Kopfsalat | lettuce (head) Main headword. | Main headword. |
| frischer Kopfsalat | fresh lettuce Shopping quality. | Shopping quality. |
| Salat waschen | to wash lettuce/salad Kitchen prep. | Kitchen prep. |
| Blattsalat | leaf lettuce / salad greens Related greens. | Related greens. |
How to use Kopfsalat in real life
- 1Market
Ich nehme einen Kopfsalat und Tomaten.
I'll take a head of lettuce and tomatoes.
Einen Kopfsalat.
- 2Kitchen
Wasch den Kopfsalat gut ab.
Wash the lettuce well.
Den Kopfsalat.
- 3Dinner
Zum Grillfleisch gibt es Kopfsalat.
With the grilled meat there's lettuce.
Kopfsalat as the side.
Mistakes English speakers make with Kopfsalat
Incorrect: die Kopfsalat
Correct: der Kopfsalat
Kopfsalat is masculine: der.
Incorrect: Ich kaufe Lettuce.
Correct: Ich kaufe Kopfsalat.
Use Kopfsalat, not English lettuce.
Good to know
Salat on a menu can mean a prepared salad dish, while Kopfsalat is the vegetable itself. Wash well; German kitchens treat grit in lettuce as a real annoyance.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Prepping a side salad
ChatPal
Reicht ein Kopfsalat für vier Personen?
Is one head of lettuce enough for four people?
You
Knapp. Nimm lieber zwei Stück Kopfsalat.
Barely. Better take two heads of lettuce.
ChatPal
Okay, dann zwei Stück Kopfsalat.
Okay, then two heads of lettuce.
You
Und Dressing mild. Der Kopfsalat soll knackig bleiben.
And mild dressing. The lettuce should stay crunchy.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lettuce" in German
How do you say lettuce?
Der Kopfsalat.
Gender?
Masculine: der Kopfsalat.
Just Salat?
Salat can mean salad dish or greens; Kopfsalat is the head of lettuce.
Wash it?
Den Salat / Kopfsalat waschen.
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