English–German

“snack” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪmbɪs/

Example

Ich esse einen Imbiss.

I'm having a snack.

Illustration for Imbiss (snack)

How to say “snack” in German

“Snack” in German is Imbiss.

A modest serving passed across a counter, with the counter itself carrying the same everyday label.

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

Example sentences with Imbiss

Nach dem Kino holen wir uns einen Imbiss.

After the movie, we'll get ourselves a snack.

Tips for using Imbiss

  • Imbissbude or Imbissstand identifies a specific food business more clearly than Imbiss alone.

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