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Vegetables in German

It doesn’t matter what predilection you have towards food. Whether you’re a vegan (vegan), vegetarian (Vegetarier), omnivore (omnivore), everyone has vegetable preferences. You may also need to know what vegetables in German are called when you go to the market, or are at a restaurant ordering food.

This article will not be going over what German fruits are called because we’ve already covered fruits which you can learn about after you practice your vegetables.

It’s time to dig in and learn German vegetables names.

The Common Vegetable Names In German

Let’s begin with the German word for vegetable. It’s Gemüse. However, it’s more common to say das Gemüse which means the vegetable.

The German language has different rules for the plural form of each vegetable. Not all the vegetables have the same plural form. Some, in fact most, seem to stay the same whether there is one tomato (Tomate) or many tomatoes (Tomate). We’ll do our best to include plural designations when the word changes.

Here is the vegetable vocabulary presented in categories which we hope makes it easier for you to find the information you need.

Root Vegetables In German

The types of vegetables under this category include all those edible buried treasures you might find in your garden. Take a look at the common translations below.

EnglishGerman TranslationPronunciationPlural FormPronunciation
The beetrootDie Rote Bete[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Rote Bete[/Speechword]
The black cuminDer Schwarzkümmel[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Schwarzkümmel[/Speechword]
The carrotDie Karotte[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Karotte[/Speechword]Die Karotten[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Karotten[/Speechword]
The celeryDer Sellerie[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Sellerie[/Speechword]Der Sellerie[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Sellerie[/Speechword]
The daikon radishDer Rettich[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Rettich[/Speechword]Die Daikon-Rettiche[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Daikon-Rettiche[/Speechword]
The dandelionDer Löwenzahn[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Löwenzahn[/Speechword]
The earthnutDie Erdnuss[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Erdnuss[/Speechword]Die Erdnüsse[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Erdnüsse[/Speechword]
The maca rootDie Maca-Wurzel[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Maca-Wurzel[/Speechword]Die Maca-Wurzeln[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Maca-Wurzeln[/Speechword]
The parsley rootDie Petersilienwurzel[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Petersilienwurzel[/Speechword]Die Petersilie[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Petersilie[/Speechword]
The parsnipDie Pastinaken[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Pastinaken[/Speechword]Die Pastinaken[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Pastinaken[/Speechword]
The radishDer Rettich[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Rettich[/Speechword]Die Radieschen[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Radieschen[/Speechword]
The rutabagaDie Steckrüben[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]The rutabaga[/Speechword]
The salsify rootDie Schwarzwurzelwurzel[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Schwarzwurzelwurzel[/Speechword]Die Schwarzwurzeln[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Schwarzwurzeln[/Speechword]
The swedeDer Schwede[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Schwede[/Speechword]Die Schweden[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Schweden[/Speechword]
The turnipDie Rübe[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Rübe[/Speechword]Die Rüben[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Rüben[/Speechword]
The yuccaDie Yuca[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Yuca[/Speechword]Die Yuccas[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Yuccas[/Speechword]

Tuber Vegetables In German

German vegetables

These are the ones that grow underground like potatoes.

EnglishGerman TranslationPronunciationPlural FormPronunciation
The potatoDie Kartoffel[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Kartoffel[/Speechword]Die Kartoffeln[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Ulluco[/Speechword]
The sweet potatoDie süßkartoffeln[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die süßkartoffeln[/Speechword]
The cassavaDer Maniok[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Maniok[/Speechword]Die Maniok[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Maniok[/Speechword]
The Jerusalem artichokeDie Topinambur[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Topinambur[/Speechword]
The yamDie süßkartoffeln[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die süßkartoffeln[/Speechword]
The taroDie Taro[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Taro[/Speechword]Die Taros[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Taros[/Speechword]
The ubeDie Ube[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Ube[/Speechword]
The ullucoDer Ulluco[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Ulluco[/Speechword]Die Ulkus[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Ulkus[/Speechword]

Cruciferous “Green” Leafy Vegetables In German

Green vegetables in German

Cruciferous veggies are among the most popular ones since they are known to prevent several health problems including cancer. Let’s get to know the direct translations in the table below.

EnglishGerman TranslationPronunciationPlural FormPronunciation
The broccoliDer Brokkoli[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Brokkoli[/Speechword]
The broccoliniDie Brokkoli[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Brokkoli[/Speechword]
The cauliflowerDer Blumenkohl[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Papageitaucher[/Speechword]
The romanescoDer Romanesco[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Romanesco[/Speechword]
The artichokeDie Artischocke[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Artischocke[/Speechword]Die Artischocken[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Artischocken[/Speechword]
The choi sumDie Choi-Summe[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Choi-Summe[/Speechword]
The agatiDie Agati[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Agati[/Speechword]
The Asian pigeonwingDer asiatische Taubenschlag[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline][Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Papageitaucher[/Speechword][/Speechword]Die asiatischen Taubenflügel[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die asiatischen Taubenflügel[/Speechword]
The lotusDer Lotos[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Lotos[/Speechword]Die Lotusblumen[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Lotusblumen[/Speechword]
The zucchiniDie Zucchini[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Zucchini[/Speechword]
The squash blossomDie Kürbisblüte[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Kürbisblüte[/Speechword]Der Kürbis blüht[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Kürbis blüht[/Speechword]
The banana heart / blossomDas Bananenherz / die Blüte[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Blüte[/Speechword]Das Bananenherz / die Blüten[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Das Bananenherz / die Blüten[/Speechword]
The caperDie Kapern[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Kapern[/Speechword]
The daylilyDie Taglilie[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Taglilie[/Speechword]Die Taglilien[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Taglilien[/Speechword]
The jade vineDie Jade-Rebe[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Jade-Rebe[/Speechword]Die Jaderanken[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Jaderanken[/Speechword]
The lorocoDer Loroco[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Loroco[/Speechword]Die Lorokos[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Lorokos[/Speechword]
The moringaDie Moringa[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Moringa[/Speechword]Die Moringas[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Moringas[/Speechword]

Fruit Or Vegetable? In German

How to say vegetables in German

These are the ones where people never seem to be sure what they are and always spark a discussion when brought up. What do you think they are?

EnglishGerman TranslationPronunciationPlural FormPronunciation
The plantainDie Wegerich[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Wegerich[/Speechword]Die Kochbananen[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Kochbananen[/Speechword]
The pumpkinDer Kürbis[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Kürbis[/Speechword]Die Kürbisse[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Kürbisse[/Speechword]
The squashDer Kürbis[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Kürbis[/Speechword]
The spaghetti squashDer Spaghettikürbis[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Spaghettikürbis[/Speechword]
The cucumberDie Gurke[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Gurke[/Speechword]Die Gurken[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Gurken[/Speechword]
The bell pepperDie Paprika[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Paprika[/Speechword]
The tomatoDie Tomate[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Tomate[/Speechword]Die Tomaten[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Tomaten[/Speechword]
The tomatilloDas Tomatillo[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Das Tomatillo[/Speechword]
The chiliDas Chili[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Das Chili[/Speechword]Die Chilis[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Chilis[/Speechword]
The okraDie Okras[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Okras[/Speechword]Die Okras[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Okras[/Speechword]
The chayote, chokoDer Chayote, Choko[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Chayote, Choko[/Speechword]
The tindoraDie Tindora[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Tindora[/Speechword]Die Tindoras[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Tindoras[/Speechword]
The bitter melonDie bittere Melone[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die bittere Melone[/Speechword]Die bitteren Melonen[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die bitteren Melonen[/Speechword]
The fuzzy melonDie flauschige Melone[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die flauschige Melone[/Speechword]Die flauschigen Melonen[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die flauschigen Melonen[/Speechword]
The eggplantDie Aubergine[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Aubergine[/Speechword]Die Auberginen[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Auberginen[/Speechword]
The laukiDer Lauki[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Lauki[/Speechword]Die Laukis[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Laukis[/Speechword]

Fungi And Mushrooms In German

Mushrooms in German

Mushrooms always add that extra something to a meal. They are also used as great alternatives to meat in many dishes.

EnglishGerman TranslationPronunciationPlural FormPronunciation
The mushroomDer Pilz[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Pilz[/Speechword]Die Pilze[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Pilze[/Speechword]
The fungusDer Pilz[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Pilz[/Speechword]Die Pilze[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Pilze[/Speechword]
The champignonDer Champignon[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Champignon[/Speechword]Die Champignons[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Champignons[/Speechword]
The portobelloDer Portobello[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Portobello[/Speechword]Die Portobellos[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Portobellos[/Speechword]
The porciniDie Steinpilze[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Steinpilze[/Speechword]
The girolleDas Mädchen[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Das Mädchen[/Speechword]
The shiitakeDer Shiitake[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Shiitake[/Speechword]
The milkcapDie Milchtüte[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Milchtüte[/Speechword]Die Milchkapseln[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Milchkapseln[/Speechword]
The morelDie Morchel[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Morchel[/Speechword]Die Morcheln[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Morcheln[/Speechword]
The changeable pholiotaDie veränderliche Pholiota[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die veränderliche Pholiota[/Speechword]Die wandelbaren Pholiotas[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die wandelbaren Pholiotas[/Speechword]
The oyster mushroomDer Austernpilz[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Austernpilz[/Speechword]Die Austernpilze[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Austernpilze[/Speechword]
The black trumpetDie schwarze Trompete[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die schwarze Trompete[/Speechword]Die schwarzen Trompeten[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die schwarzen Trompeten[/Speechword]
The enokiDer Enoki[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Enoki[/Speechword]
The truffleDer Trüffel[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Trüffel[/Speechword]

Bulb Vegetables In German

Bulb foods in German

If you’re looking to add more flavor to dishes, these are the vegetables you’ll want to find.

EnglishGerman TranslationPronunciationPlural FormPronunciation
The garlicDer Knoblauch[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Knoblauch[/Speechword]
The elephant garlicDer Elefantenknoblauch[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Elefantenknoblauch[/Speechword]
The fennelDer Fenchel[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Fenchel[/Speechword]
The common onionDie Zwiebel[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Zwiebel[/Speechword]Die gemeinsamen Zwiebeln[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die gemeinsamen Zwiebeln[/Speechword]
The scallionDie Schalotte[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Schalotte[/Speechword]Die Schalotten[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Schalotten[/Speechword]
The pearl onionDie Perlzwiebel[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Perlzwiebel[/Speechword]Die Perlzwiebeln[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Perlzwiebeln[/Speechword]
The leekDer Lauch[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Lauch[/Speechword]
The wild garlicDer Bärlauch[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Bärlauch[/Speechword]
The ball-headed onionDie Kugelköpfige Zwiebel[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Kugelköpfige Zwiebel[/Speechword]Die Kugelkopfzwiebeln[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Kugelkopfzwiebeln[/Speechword]
The giant onionDie Riesenzwiebel[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Riesenzwiebel[/Speechword]Die Riesenzwiebeln[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Riesenzwiebeln[/Speechword]
The shallotDie Schalotte[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Schalotte[/Speechword]Die Schalotten[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Schalotten[/Speechword]
The chiveDer Schnittlauch[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Schnittlauch[/Speechword]
The kurratDer Kurrat[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Der Kurrat[/Speechword]
The water chestnutDie Wasserkastanie[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Wasserkastanie[/Speechword]Die Wasserkastanien[Speechword voice=”Deutsch Female” isinline]Die Wasserkastanien[/Speechword]

Traditional German Cuisine With Vegetables

Ah, there are SO many German dishes to try. You could literally eat your way across Germany. The food is hearty, flavorful, healthy and downright good. For example, some of the most famous German side dishes with vegetables are:

Leipziger Allerlei

This German side dish is prepared with morel mushrooms, bread dumplings, young vegetables, and sometimes crayfish tails. It’s then covered in a thick, creamy, buttery sauce. The vegetables included are asparagus, peas, carrots and cauliflower with parsley on top.

Pichelsteiner

A thick German stew, it’s made with pork, beef, or mutton and filled with potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and leeks. Different regions in Germany will add onions, celery, and garlic for extra flavor.

Grünkohl

Grünkohl means kale. Numerous German dishes have kale as part of their ingredients and are usually served with meat. Sausage, dumplings, potatoes often accompany this food. Germans love it almost as much as they love what’s next.

Sauerkraut

No one makes sauerkraut better than the Germans do! The fermented cabbage serves as the perfect side to sausage, potatoes, meats and more.

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