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.
Tuber Vegetables In German
These are the ones that grow underground like potatoes.
Cruciferous “Green” Leafy 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.
Fruit Or Vegetable? 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?
Fungi And Mushrooms In German
Mushrooms always add that extra something to a meal. They are also used as great alternatives to meat in many dishes.
Bulb Vegetables In German
If you’re looking to add more flavor to dishes, these are the vegetables you’ll want to find.
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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