English–German

“spoon” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlœfl̩/

Example

Ich brauche einen Löffel.

I need a spoon.

Illustration for Löffel (spoon)

How to say “spoon” in German

“Spoon” in German is Löffel.

A small curved bowl at the end of a handle, moving liquid or soft food from a dish to the mouth.

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

Example sentences with Löffel

Sie rührt den Tee mit dem Löffel um.

She stirs the tea with the spoon.

Tips for using Löffel

  • Löffel is masculine, and its plural is also Löffel; the accusative singular therefore appears as einen Löffel in the example.

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