German · Travel & Getting Around
"Souvenir" in German: Souvenir
das Souvenir
Note: also: das Andenken
Souvenir in German is das Souvenir. Say Ich hole ein Souvenir für Mama. A warmer native option is das Andenken, but Souvenir is everywhere in tourist shops.
Airport shop
Dieses Souvenir ist kitschig, aber lustig.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Souvenir
Say it
soo-veh-NEER
/suʋəˈniːɐ̯/
soo-veh-NEER. Soft s. Stress -nir. Soft final r.
"Souvenir" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Souvenir | the souvenir Tourist shops. | Tourist shops. |
| das Andenken | keepsake / memento Slightly more native feel. | Slightly more native feel. |
| Souvenirs kaufen | to buy souvenirs Travel talk. | Travel talk. |
| ein kleines Souvenir | a small souvenir Budget gifts. | Budget gifts. |
How to use Souvenir in real life
- 1Airport shop
Dieses Souvenir ist kitschig, aber lustig.
This souvenir is kitschy, but funny.
Dieses Souvenir.
- 2Packing
Pack das Souvenir oben in den Koffer.
Pack the souvenir on top in the suitcase.
Das Souvenir.
- 3Gift plan
Ich brauche noch ein Souvenir fürs Büro.
I still need a souvenir for the office.
Ein Souvenir.
Mistakes English speakers make with Souvenir
Incorrect: der Souvenir
Correct: das Souvenir
Souvenir is neuter: das Souvenir.
Incorrect: die Souvenir (singular)
Correct: das Souvenir
Singular is das Souvenir; plural often die Souvenirs.
Good to know
German stations and Altstadt streets sell magnets, steins, and keychains labeled Souvenirs. Locals may prefer something edible—honey, chocolate—over plastic Andenken.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Last hour before the train
ChatPal
Kaufst du noch ein Souvenir?
Are you still buying a souvenir?
You
Ja. Ein kleines Souvenir für meine Nichte.
Yes. A small souvenir for my niece.
ChatPal
Der Laden nebenan hat nette Souvenirs.
The shop next door has nice souvenirs.
You
Super. Dann bin ich in fünf Minuten zurück.
Great. Then I'll be back in five minutes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Souvenir" in German
How do you say souvenir?
Das Souvenir.
Gender?
Neuter: das Souvenir.
Andenken?
Also keepsake; Souvenir is the tourist-shop default.
Plural?
Often die Souvenirs.
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