English–German

“vegetables” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈmyːzə/

Example

Ich esse gern das Gemüse.

I like eating vegetables.

Illustration for Gemüse (vegetables)

How to say “vegetables” in German

“Vegetables” in German is Gemüse.

A market basket filled with edible parts of different plants, from carrots and cabbage to tomatoes and beans.

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

Example sentences with Gemüse

Ich koche oft gedünstetes Gemüse als Beilage.

I often cook steamed vegetables as a side dish.

Tips for using Gemüse

  • German uses the neuter article das with Gemüse, even when English uses the plural noun vegetables: Ich esse gern das Gemüse.

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