German ¡ Food & Drink
"Salt" in German: Salz
das Salz
Salt in German is das Salz, neuter. Pass the salt with Reichst du mir das Salz?. Salzig means salty.
Dinner table
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How to pronounce Salz
Say it
zalts
/zalts/
zalts. Clear ts ending. Short a.
"Salt" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Salz | salt Default. | Default. |
| Salz und Pfeffer | salt and pepper Table pair. | Table pair. |
| salzig | salty Taste adjective. | Taste adjective. |
| Meersalz | sea salt Kitchen detail. | Kitchen detail. |
How to use Salz in real life
- 1Dinner table
Reichst du mir bitte das Salz?
Could you please pass me the salt?
Das Salz.
- 2Cooking
Dem Topf fehlt noch Salz.
The pot still needs salt.
Salz.
- 3Taste check
Zu viel Salz â nimm etwas Wasser dazu.
Too much salt â 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Seasoning soup together
ChatPal
Schmeck mal â fehlt etwas?
Taste it â is something missing?
You
Ja. Ein wenig Salz.
Yes. A little salt.
ChatPal
Hier ist das Salz. Vorsichtig.
Here's the salt. Carefully.
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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