English–German

“appetizer” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌʃpaɪ̯zə/

Example

Zum Fest servierten sie verschiedene Vorspeisen.

For the celebration, they served various appetizers.

Illustration for Vorspeise (appetizer)

How to say “appetizer” in German

“Appetizer” in German is Vorspeise.

A small opening plate leads into the main meal, like the first step of a planned sequence.

Full entry for Vorspeise: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Vorspeise

Eine leichte Vorspeise wie ein Salat rundet das Menü ab.

A light appetizer like a salad rounds out the menu.

Tips for using Vorspeise

  • Vorspeise is feminine, so the standard forms are die Vorspeise, eine Vorspeise, and mehrere Vorspeisen.

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