{"id":93906,"date":"2023-11-01T20:52:57","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T00:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/german-cooking-vocabulary\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T13:25:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T17:25:33","slug":"german-cooking-vocabulary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/german\/german-cooking-vocabulary\/","title":{"rendered":"German Cooking Vocabulary: 175 Words and Phrases"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cooking and baking are a crucial part of any culture, and German-language culture is no exception. From bratwurst to black forest cherry cake, it offers a variety of sweet, salty and savory foods.<\/p>\n

Whether you enjoy cooking or baking, or simply want to feast on the results, it\u2019s essential to know how to talk about food<\/a> and its preparation. Learn 175 German words and phrases related to cooking in this post. Plus, find out where to find authentic German recipes.
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Dishes and Utensils\u00a0<\/h2>\n

\"dish-rack-full-of-dishes-and-silverware\"<\/p>\n

Here are some terms to help you set the table<\/a> and serve your German dishes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
German<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
der Teller<\/b><\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>plate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Sch\u00fcssel<\/b><\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>bowl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Tasse<\/b><\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>cup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
das Weinglas<\/b><\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>wineglass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
der Becher<\/b><\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>mug<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Teetasse<\/b><\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>teacup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Untertasse<\/b><\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>saucer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Teekanne<\/b><\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>teapot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
der L\u00f6ffel<\/b><\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>spoon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Gabel<\/b><\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>fork<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
das Messer<\/b><\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>knife<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Serviette<\/b><\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>napkin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Tischdecke<\/b><\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>tablecloth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
das Tischset<\/b><\/i> <\/a>\n <\/td>placemat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Kitchen Tools\u00a0<\/h2>\n

\"pancake-in-pan-with-wooden-spatula\"<\/p>\n

Let’s look at the different vocabulary for the essential tools of cooking and baking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
German<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
der Spatel<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>spatula<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Kelle<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>ladle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Zange<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>tongs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Schaufel<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>scoop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
der Schneebesen <\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>whisk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Schere<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>scissors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Pfanne<\/i> <\/b> <\/a>\n or die Bratpfanne<\/i> <\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>(frying) pan \/ skillet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
der Schongarer<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>slow cooker \/ crock-pot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
der Topf<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>pot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
der Kochtopf<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>saucepan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
der Deckel<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>lid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
das Sieb<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>strainer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
das Schneidebrett<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>cutting board<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
das Backblech<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>baking sheet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Backform<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>baking pan\/tin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Reibe<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>grater<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Alufolie<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>tinfoil\/aluminum foil <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
das Backpapier<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>parchment paper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
der Zahnstocher<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>toothpick <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
der Ofen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>oven<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
der Grill<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>grill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
der Herd<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>stove<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Mikrowelle<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>microwave<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Hei\u00dfluftfritteuse<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>air fryer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die K\u00fcchenmaschine<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>food processor <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
der K\u00fchlschrank<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>refrigerator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
der Tiefk\u00fchlschrank<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>freezer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
die Geschirrsp\u00fclmaschine<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>dishwasher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Cooking and Baking Verbs<\/h2>\n

\"older-woman-and-daughter-baking-together\"<\/p>\n

We’ve got the table set and the stove ready! How do we refer to our actions when cooking and baking? Here’s a list to start you off:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
German<\/th>English<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
backen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to bake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
braten<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to roast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kochen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to cook<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
frittieren<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to fry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
grillen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to grill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sautieren<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n or anschwitzen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to saut\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
k\u00f6cheln<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to simmer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kochen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to boil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d\u00e4mpfen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to steam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
schmoren<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to stew\/to braise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
flambieren<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to flamb\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mischen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to blend<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
vermischen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to mix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r\u00fchren<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to stir<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
schaufeln<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to scoop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
schneiden<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to cut<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hacken<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to chop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
abschneiden<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to slice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
vorbereiten<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to prepare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
putzen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to clean<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
vorheizen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to preheat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
auspressen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to squeeze<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
messen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to measure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
schmecken<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to taste<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sch\u00e4len<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to peel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wieder aufw\u00e4rmen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to reheat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
marinieren<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to marinate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
p\u00fcrieren<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to puree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
auftauen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to defrost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
zerdr\u00fccken<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to mash<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
einlegen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to pickle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00fcberziehen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to glaze<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
abgie\u00dfen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to drain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kneten<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to knead<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
filetieren<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to fillet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
einweichen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to soak<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
br\u00f6seln<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to crumb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ausrollen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to roll out<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aufl\u00f6sen<\/i><\/b> <\/a>\n <\/td>to dissolve<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

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