Learn common menu item names in German
Mastering Restaurant German: A Guide to Ordering Food & Drinks Like a Local: Learn common menu item names in German
Here are some common menu item names in German to help with understanding and ordering food:
- der Salat — salad
- die Suppe — soup
- das Brot — bread
- die Pommes (Pommes Frites) — French fries
- der Käse — cheese
- das Fleisch — meat
- das Hähnchen — chicken
- die Wurst — sausage
- der Fisch — fish
- das Ei — egg
- die Kartoffel — potato
- der Kuchen — cake/dessert
- das Getränk — beverage
- der Kaffee — coffee
- das Mineralwasser — mineral water
Typical menu course names include:
- die Vorspeise — appetizer
- das Hauptgericht / die Hauptspeise — main course
- der Nachtisch — dessert
This list covers essential food and meal items commonly found on German menus, useful for dining out or reading menus.