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"Salt" in German: Salz

das Salz

Say it: zaltsneuter ¡ das Salznoun/zalts/

Salt in German is das Salz, neuter. Pass the salt with Reichst du mir das Salz?. Salzig means salty.

Dinner table

Reichst du mir bitte das Salz?
Could you please pass me the salt?
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How to pronounce Salz

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zalts

/zalts/

zalts. Clear ts ending. Short a.

"Salt" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
das Salzsalt

Default.

Salz und Pfeffersalt and pepper

Table pair.

salzigsalty

Taste adjective.

Meersalzsea salt

Kitchen detail.

How to use Salz in real life

  1. 1Dinner table

    Reichst du mir bitte das Salz?

    Could you please pass me the salt?

    Das Salz.

  2. 2Cooking

    Dem Topf fehlt noch Salz.

    The pot still needs salt.

    Salz.

  3. 3Taste check

    Zu viel Salz — nimm etwas Wasser dazu.

    Too much salt — add a bit of water.

    Salz.

Mistakes English speakers make with Salz

Incorrect: der Salz

Correct: das Salz

Salz is neuter.

Incorrect: die Salz

Correct: das Salz

Article is das, not die.

Good to know

German tables almost always have Salz und Pfeffer together. Many people season lightly at first; asking for more Salz is normal.

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Seasoning soup together

  1. ChatPal

    Schmeck mal — fehlt etwas?

    Taste it — is something missing?

  2. You

    Ja. Ein wenig Salz.

    Yes. A little salt.

  3. ChatPal

    Hier ist das Salz. Vorsichtig.

    Here's the salt. Carefully.

  4. You

    Perfekt. Mit Salz ist die Suppe besser.

    Perfect. With salt the soup is better.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Salt" in German

How do you say salt?

Das Salz.

Pass the salt?

Reichst du mir das Salz, bitte?

Salty?

Salzig.

Salt and pepper?

Salz und Pfeffer.

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