German · Food & Drink
"Snack" in German: Snack / Imbiss
der Snack / der Imbiss
Snack in German is der Snack or der Imbiss. Either counts. A street food stand is often die Imbissbude.
Office desk
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How to pronounce Snack / Imbiss
Say it
snack / IM-biss
/snɛk/ /ˈɪmbɪs/
snack (like English) / IM-biss. Stress IM.
"Snack" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Snack | the snack Modern loanword. | Modern loanword. |
| der Imbiss | snack / snack stand food Classic German word. | Classic German word. |
| einen Snack essen | to eat a snack Between meals. | Between meals. |
| Imbissbude | snack stand Street food. | Street food. |
How to use Snack / Imbiss in real life
- 1Office desk
Ich brauche einen kleinen Snack vor dem Meeting.
I need a small snack before the meeting.
Snack form.
- 2Train platform
Am Gleis gibt es einen schnellen Imbiss.
On the platform there's a quick snack.
Imbiss form.
- 3Kids after school
Nimm einen Snack mit für den Weg.
Take a snack along for the way.
Packing.
Mistakes English speakers make with Snack / Imbiss
Incorrect: Die Snack ist fertig.
Correct: Der Snack ist fertig.
Snack is masculine: der Snack.
Incorrect: Ich hole eine Snack.
Correct: Ich hole einen Snack. / Ich hole einen Imbiss.
Use der Snack or der Imbiss with masculine articles.
Good to know
Imbiss still names both a quick bite and the stand that sells it. Younger speakers love Snack for chips and fruit bars. At stations, Imbiss signs point to wurst and fries more than salads.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Grabbing something between classes
ChatPal
Lust auf einen Snack oder lieber einen Imbiss?
Want a snack or rather an Imbiss bite?
You
Einen Snack — Obst und Nüsse reichen.
A snack — fruit and nuts are enough.
ChatPal
Okay. Ich hole mir einen heißen Imbiss.
Okay. I'll get myself a hot Imbiss.
You
Deal. Dein Imbiss, mein Snack — wir teilen Ideen.
Deal. Your Imbiss, my snack — we share ideas.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Snack" in German
How do you say snack?
Der Snack or der Imbiss.
Which to use?
Both count; Snack feels modern, Imbiss classic.
Snack stand?
Imbissbude / Imbiss.
Gender?
Masculine for both: der Snack, der Imbiss.
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