English–German

“food” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnaːʁʊŋsˌmɪtl̩/

Example

Ich kaufe Nahrungsmittel im Supermarkt.

I buy food at the supermarket.

Illustration for Nahrungsmittel (food)

How to say “food” in German

“Food” in German is Nahrungsmittel.

A supermarket shelf of edible and drinkable items that supply the body with nourishment.

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

Example sentences with Nahrungsmittel

In einigen Regionen sind Nahrungsmittel knapp.

In some regions, food is scarce.

Tips for using Nahrungsmittel

  • Nahrungsmittel is more formal and general than everyday Lebensmittel and often appears in official or scientific contexts.

Other German words for “food”

feminine nounfood

Er ist zufrieden mit der Kost.

He is satisfied with the food.

Auf dem Markt kaufe ich frische Speisen.

I buy fresh food at the market.

Für das Picknick haben wir viel Nahrung eingepackt.

We packed plenty of food for the picnic.

Die Lebensmittel im Kühlschrank sind nicht frisch.

The food in the refrigerator isn't fresh.

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