Food Words in German
Updated July 6, 2026
The core food words in German are das Brot (bread), das Wasser (water), der Käse (cheese), and das Fleisch (meat). Add the verbs essen (to eat) and trinken (to drink) and you can handle most of a menu.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| das Brot | bread |
| das Wasser | water |
| der Käse | cheese |
| das Fleisch | meat |
| der Fisch | fish |
| das Ei | egg |
| das Obst | fruit |
| das Gemüse | vegetable |
| essen | to eat |
| trinken | to drink |
| lecker | delicious |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you say delicious in German?
- Delicious is lecker, the word you will hear most around good food. Guten Appetit is what Germans say before eating, roughly enjoy your meal.
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