German · Food & Drink
"Milk" in German: Milch
die Milch
Milk in German is die Milch. It is feminine and usually uncountable: die Milch, mit Milch, ohne Milch. Plant drinks are often Haferdrink rather than Milch.
Coffee order
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How to pronounce Milch
Say it
milsh
/mɪlç/
milsh. Short i, soft ch after l like English "sh". One syllable.
"Milk" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Milch | the milk Feminine mass noun. | Feminine mass noun. |
| mit / ohne Milch | with / without milk Coffee orders. | Coffee orders. |
| Milchkaffee | milky coffee Coffee with plenty of milk. | Coffee with plenty of milk. |
| Vollmilch / fettarme Milch | whole / low-fat milk Carton labels. | Carton labels. |
How to use Milch in real life
- 1Coffee order
Einen Cappuccino mit wenig Milch, bitte.
A cappuccino with little milk, please.
Milch stays feminine but often without article after mit.
- 2Breakfast
Ist noch Milch fürs Müsli da?
Is there still milk for the muesli?
Milch without ein when talking about the product.
- 3Shopping list
Kauf bitte Milch und Butter.
Please buy milk and butter.
Bare Milch on lists and errands.
Mistakes English speakers make with Milch
Incorrect: ein Milch
Correct: Milch / eine Milch (rare, a carton)
Usually just Milch. Eine Milch can mean a serving or carton in casual speech, but ein Milch is wrong.
Incorrect: der Milch
Correct: die Milch
Milch is feminine.
Good to know
Supermarkets separate Kuhmilch from Haferdrink and Mandeldrink. Asking for Milch im Kaffee is normal; many cafés also stock oat milk without fuss. School and office coffee kitchens often share a carton of Milch.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Making coffee at home
ChatPal
Willst du Milch im Kaffee?
Do you want milk in the coffee?
You
Ja, aber nur ein Schuss Milch.
Yes, but only a splash of milk.
ChatPal
Die Milch ist gleich leer. Soll ich neue holen?
The milk is almost empty. Should I get more?
You
Bitte. Ohne Milch wird mein Kaffee bitter.
Please. Without milk my coffee gets bitter.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Milk" in German
What gender is Milch?
Feminine: die Milch.
How do you say with milk?
Mit Milch.
How do you say oat milk?
Often Haferdrink or Hafermilch on labels.
Is Milch countable?
Usually as a mass noun. Eine Milch can mean one serving in a café.
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