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"Mushroom" in German: Pilz
der Pilz
Mushroom in German is der Pilz. Plural is die Pilze. In cooking you often hear Champignons for common white mushrooms; wild ones are oft Waldpilze.
Cooking
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How to pronounce Pilz
Say it
pilts
/pɪlt͡s/
pilts. Soft i as in bit. Soft z as ts.
"Mushroom" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Pilz | mushroom / fungus Main noun. | Main noun. |
| die Pilze | mushrooms Plural. | Plural. |
| Champignons | button mushrooms Common in recipes. | Common in recipes. |
| Pilze sammeln | to forage mushrooms Autumn hobby. | Autumn hobby. |
How to use Pilz in real life
- 1Cooking
Ich schneide den Pilz in Scheiben.
I'm slicing the mushroom.
Den Pilz accusative.
- 2Menu
Möchtest du Pasta mit Pilzen?
Do you want pasta with mushrooms?
Mit Pilzen (dative plural).
- 3Forest caution
Iss keinen Pilz, den du nicht kennst.
Don't eat any mushroom you don't know.
Keinen Pilz for safety.
Mistakes English speakers make with Pilz
Incorrect: die Pilz
Correct: der Pilz
Pilz is masculine: der Pilz.
Incorrect: Ich kaufe Mushrooms.
Correct: Ich kaufe Pilze. / Champignons.
Use Pilz/Pilze in German.
Good to know
Mushroom foraging is popular but serious: many Germans only pick species they know or go with experts. In shops, Champignons are the everyday safe default.
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Choosing pizza toppings
ChatPal
Pizza mit Schinken oder mit Pilz?
Pizza with ham or with mushroom?
You
Mit Pilz, bitte. Am liebsten viel davon.
With mushroom, please. Preferably lots of it.
ChatPal
Scharf dazu?
Spicy with it?
You
Nein. Nur Käse und Pilz reicht mir.
No. Just cheese and mushroom is enough for me.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mushroom" in German
How do you say mushroom?
Der Pilz.
Plural?
Die Pilze.
Gender?
Masculine: der Pilz.
Button mushrooms?
Often Champignons.
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