German · Food & Drink
"Pepper (spice)" in German: Pfeffer
der Pfeffer
Pepper as a spice in German is der Pfeffer, masculine. Ask for Pfeffer bitte with food. (Bell pepper is die Paprika — different word.)
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How to pronounce Pfeffer
Say it
PFEFF-er
/ˈpfɛfɐ/
PFEFF-er. Soft pf. Short e. Soft final er.
"Pepper (spice)" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Pfeffer | pepper (spice) Default. | Default. |
| schwarzer Pfeffer | black pepper Common type. | Common type. |
| Pfeffer und Salz | pepper and salt Table pair. | Table pair. |
| pfeffrig | peppery Taste. | Taste. |
How to use Pfeffer in real life
- 1Table
Kann ich bitte den Pfeffer haben?
Can I have the pepper, please?
Den Pfeffer.
- 2Cooking
Etwas Pfeffer macht die Soße wärmer.
A bit of pepper makes the sauce warmer.
Pfeffer.
- 3Taste note
Der Pfeffer ist frisch gemahlen.
The pepper is freshly ground.
Der Pfeffer.
Mistakes English speakers make with Pfeffer
Incorrect: die Pfeffer
Correct: der Pfeffer
Pfeffer is masculine.
Incorrect: Pfeffer for bell pepper
Correct: Paprika (for the vegetable)
Spice is Pfeffer; the vegetable is Paprika.
Good to know
German tables keep Salz und Pfeffer side by side. Freshly ground Pfeffer is common in restaurants; sachets show up in casual spots.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Seasoning pasta at dinner
ChatPal
Schmeckt die Pasta?
Does the pasta taste good?
You
Fast. Mir fehlt Pfeffer.
Almost. I'm missing pepper.
ChatPal
Hier, der Pfeffer. Wenig streuen.
Here, the pepper. Sprinkle a little.
You
Danke. Mit Pfeffer ist sie perfekt.
Thanks. With pepper it's perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pepper (spice)" in German
How do you say pepper (spice)?
Der Pfeffer.
Bell pepper?
Die Paprika — different word.
Black pepper?
Schwarzer Pfeffer.
Pass the pepper?
Reichst du mir den Pfeffer?
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