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"Pizza" in German: Pizza

die Pizza

Say it: PEET-sahfeminine · die Pizzanoun/ˈpɪtsa/

Pizza in German is die Pizza, feminine, same as English. Plural is often die Pizzen. Order with Eine Pizza, bitte or Pizza zum Mitnehmen.

Ordering

Eine Pizza Margherita, bitte.
One Margherita pizza, please.
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How to pronounce Pizza

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PEET-sah

/ˈpɪtsa/

PEET-sah. Short i, clear ts for zz sound as z.

"Pizza" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
die Pizzapizza

Default.

die Pizzenpizzas

Common plural.

Pizza bestellento order pizza

Delivery talk.

Pizza zum Mitnehmenpizza to go

Takeaway.

How to use Pizza in real life

  1. 1Ordering

    Eine Pizza Margherita, bitte.

    One Margherita pizza, please.

    Eine Pizza.

  2. 2Sharing

    Sollen wir uns eine Pizza teilen?

    Shall we share a pizza?

    Eine Pizza teilen.

  3. 3Fridge leftovers

    Die kalte Pizza schmeckt morgen noch.

    The cold pizza still tastes good tomorrow.

    Die Pizza.

Mistakes English speakers make with Pizza

Incorrect: der Pizza

Correct: die Pizza

Pizza is feminine in German.

Incorrect: zwei Pizza (awkward)

Correct: zwei Pizzen / zwei Pizzas

Use a plural form when counting.

Good to know

German Pizza culture is huge — delivery apps, bakery slices, and frozen supermarket Pizza. Salami and tuna toppings are more common than many visitors expect.

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Choosing dinner delivery

  1. ChatPal

    Lust auf italienisch?

    Feel like Italian?

  2. You

    Ja. Ich nehme eine Pizza.

    Yes. I'll have a pizza.

  3. ChatPal

    Welche Pizza? Funghi oder Salami?

    Which pizza? Mushroom or salami?

  4. You

    Funghi. Extra Käse auf der Pizza.

    Mushroom. Extra cheese on the pizza.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Pizza" in German

How do you say pizza?

Die Pizza.

Plural?

Often die Pizzen; die Pizzas is also heard.

To go?

Pizza zum Mitnehmen.

How to order?

Eine Pizza …, bitte.

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