German · Food & Drink
"Sugar" in German: Zucker
der Zucker
Sugar in German is der Zucker, masculine. Ask for Zucker bitte with coffee. Würfelzucker is cube sugar; Puderzucker is powdered sugar.
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How to pronounce Zucker
Say it
TSOOK-er
/ˈtsʊkɐ/
TSOOK-er. Initial ts. Short u. Soft final er.
"Sugar" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Zucker | sugar Default. | Default. |
| Zucker bitte | sugar, please Café request. | Café request. |
| Würfelzucker | sugar cubes Coffee service. | Coffee service. |
| Puderzucker | powdered sugar Baking. | Baking. |
How to use Zucker in real life
- 1Coffee
Noch etwas Zucker in den Kaffee?
A bit more sugar in the coffee?
Zucker.
- 2Baking
Der Zucker fehlt noch im Teig.
The sugar is still missing in the dough.
Der Zucker.
- 3Tea tray
Bringst du Zucker und Milch mit?
Will you bring sugar and milk?
Zucker as object.
Mistakes English speakers make with Zucker
Incorrect: die Zucker
Correct: der Zucker
Zucker is masculine.
Incorrect: Zuckers bitte
Correct: Zucker bitte
No plural -s needed when asking for some sugar.
Good to know
German cafés often bring Zucker in packets or as Würfelzucker. Many people drink coffee ohne Zucker; asking is still totally normal.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Fixing tea at a friend's place
ChatPal
Wie trinkst du den Tee?
How do you take the tea?
You
Mit wenig Zucker, bitte.
With a little sugar, please.
ChatPal
Hier ist der Zucker. Ein Löffel reicht?
Here's the sugar. Is one spoon enough?
You
Ja. Ohne Zucker wäre er zu bitter.
Yes. Without sugar it would be too bitter.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sugar" in German
How do you say sugar?
Der Zucker.
Sugar, please?
Zucker bitte.
Sugar cubes?
Würfelzucker.
No sugar?
Ohne Zucker.
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