German · Food & Drink
"Vegetable" in German: Gemüse
das Gemüse
Vegetable in German is das Gemüse, neuter. It often means vegetables as a group. One item is oft ein Stück Gemüse or named (die Karotte).
At the market
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How to pronounce Gemüse
Say it
guh-MEW-zeh
/ɡəˈmyːzə/
guh-MEW-zeh. Stress -mü-. Soft final e. The ü is like ee with rounded lips.
"Vegetable" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Gemüse | vegetables / vegetable Neuter mass noun in daily speech. | Neuter mass noun in daily speech. |
| Gemüse kaufen | to buy vegetables Market and supermarket phrase. | Market and supermarket phrase. |
| gemüsehaltig | vegetable-rich On menus or packaging. | On menus or packaging. |
| Rohkost | raw vegetables Salads and snack platters. | Salads and snack platters. |
How to use Gemüse in real life
- 1At the market
Ist das Gemüse heute frisch?
Is the produce fresh today?
Das Gemüse for the stall's vegetables.
- 2Cooking
Schneide bitte das Gemüse für die Suppe.
Please chop the vegetables for the soup.
Das Gemüse as cooking ingredient.
- 3Ordering food
Ich hätte gern mehr Gemüse zur Seite.
I'd like more vegetables on the side.
Bare Gemüse after mehr.
Mistakes English speakers make with Gemüse
Incorrect: Die Gemüse sind teuer.
Correct: Das Gemüse ist teuer.
Gemüse is usually treated as a neuter mass noun: das Gemüse ist…
Incorrect: Ich esse ein Gemüse. (for one carrot)
Correct: Ich esse eine Karotte. / Ich esse Gemüse.
Name the vegetable, or use Gemüse for veggies in general.
Good to know
German menus list Gemüsebeilage for the vegetable side. At markets you still hear people ask for kilos of specific items, but Gemüse is the cover word on signs and in fridge talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning dinner after work
ChatPal
Haben wir noch Gemüse im Kühlschrank?
Do we still have vegetables in the fridge?
You
Nur wenig. Ich hole Gemüse vom Markt.
Only a little. I'll get vegetables from the market.
ChatPal
Nimm buntes Gemüse für den Wok.
Grab mixed vegetables for the wok.
You
Mach ich. Frisches Gemüse kocht schneller.
Will do. Fresh vegetables cook faster.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Vegetable" in German
Is Gemüse countable?
Usually as a mass noun. For one item, name it (Tomate, Gurke) or say ein Stück Gemüse.
What gender is Gemüse?
Neuter: das Gemüse.
How do you say vegetarian?
Vegetarisch. Someone who eats vegetarian food is Vegetarier/Vegetarierin.
What is Gemüsebrühe?
Vegetable broth—common in soups and sauces.
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