German word

Zucker

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsʊkɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsugar

Example

Ich habe keinen Zucker mehr im Schrank.

I don't have any sugar left in the cupboard.

Illustration for Zucker (sugar)

More examples

Kinder essen oft zu viel Zucker.

Children often eat too much sugar.

Core concept

White crystals kept beside coffee and used to add sweetness in a measured amount.

Common phrases

  • zu viel Zucker

    too much sugar

  • ohne Zucker

    without sugar

  • ein Löffel Zucker

    a spoonful of sugar

Similar words

Honig: A sticky sweetener from flower nectar that can be spread or stirred into food.
Süßstoff: A low-calorie artificial sweetener that tastes very sweet in tiny amounts.
Sirup: A thick sweet liquid added to drinks or poured over desserts.
Rohrzucker: Grainy sugar from sugar cane, usually with a slightly brown color.

Definition in German

das in Haushalten häufig verwendete süße Grundnahrungsmittel, das aus Pflanzen wie Zuckerrüben oder Zuckerrohr gewonnen wird und zum Süßen von Speisen oder Getränken dient

Word origin

The German noun Zucker is a borrowing that entered through Romance forms related to Arabic sukkar.

Usage tips

  • Zucker is usually a mass noun, so an amount is expressed with words such as etwas or kein rather than a plural.

Related words

  • Zuckergehaltsugar contentnoun
  • zuckerfreisugar-freeadjective

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