English–German

“spice” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈvʏʁts/

Example

Die Gewürze stehen im Regal.

The spices are on the shelf.

Illustration for Gewürz (spice)

How to say “spice” in German

“Spice” in German is Gewürz.

A small jar of cinnamon, pepper, or dried herbs beside a cooking pot, adding a concentrated layer of aroma and taste.

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

Example sentences with Gewürz

Der Koch probierte eine kleine Menge Gewürz, um die Schärfe einzuschätzen.

The cook tasted a small amount of spice to assess the spiciness.

Tips for using Gewürz

  • Gewürz is neuter, so the singular is das Gewürz and the common plural is die Gewürze.

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