German · Food & Drink
"Soup" in German: Suppe
die Suppe
Soup in German is die Suppe. Cafes often offer eine Tagessuppe. Say eine Suppe, bitte when ordering.
Ordering lunch
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How to pronounce Suppe
Say it
ZOOP-uh
/ˈzʊpə/
ZOOP-uh. Soft s, short u. Feminine: die Suppe.
"Soup" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Suppe | soup The dish. | The dish. |
| Tagessuppe | soup of the day Menu classic. | Menu classic. |
| eine Suppe, bitte | a soup, please Ordering. | Ordering. |
| Suppenlöffel | soup spoon Tableware. | Tableware. |
How to use Suppe in real life
- 1Ordering lunch
Ich nehme die Suppe als Vorspeise.
I'll take the soup as a starter.
Die Suppe.
- 2Home cooking
Die Suppe muss noch zehn Minuten köcheln.
The soup needs to simmer ten more minutes.
Die Suppe subject.
- 3Feeling sick
Oma schickt Hühnersuppe — die beste Suppe.
Grandma is sending chicken soup — the best soup.
Suppe twice.
Mistakes English speakers make with Suppe
Incorrect: der Suppe
Correct: die Suppe
Suppe is feminine.
Incorrect: ein Suppe
Correct: eine Suppe
Feminine indefinite: eine Suppe.
Good to know
Tagessuppe is a reliable cheap lunch option. In cold months, eine heiße Suppe is comfort food and a common recovery meal when you are sick.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Cafe lunch
ChatPal
Nimmst du Suppe oder Salat?
Are you taking soup or salad?
You
Suppe. Welche Suppe ist heute da?
Soup. Which soup is on today?
ChatPal
Kürbissuppe. Die Suppe ist scharf.
Pumpkin soup. The soup is spicy.
You
Passt. Eine Suppe, bitte.
Works. One soup, please.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Soup" in German
Gender?
Feminine: die Suppe.
Soup of the day?
Tagessuppe.
How to order?
Eine Suppe, bitte.
Plural?
Die Suppen.
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