Vocabulary: staple foods in German

Discover the key German staple foods to confidently navigate menus and grocery stores.

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Vocabulary List

English German Pronunciation
Rice
Reis
Bread
Brot
Pasta
Nudeln
Potatoes
Kartoffeln
Beans
Bohnen
Lentils
Linsen
Oats
Haferflocken
Flour
Mehl
Cornmeal
Maismehl
Noodles
Nudeln
Couscous
Couscous
Quinoa
Quinoa
Barley
Gerste
Tortillas
Tortillas
Cereal
Müsli
Sugar
Zucker
Salt
Salz
Cooking oil
Speiseöl
Eggs
Eier
Milk
Milch

Cultural Insight: Importance of Bread in German Cuisine

Bread holds a special place in German culture and cuisine. It is considered a staple food, with a wide variety of bread types available, including dark rye bread, pretzels, and sweet bread rolls. Germans typically eat bread with every meal, and it is often used as a base for open-faced sandwiches.

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