Food and Drinks in German
"Food and Drinks" is a German lesson for A1 level. At the restaurant and at home. Below are 13 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Food and Drinks"
Beginner level: required for German spouse visa (Ehegattennachzug).
🎯 Exam skill: Self-introduction, basic everyday Q&A, and filling simple forms.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
das Brot Ich esse Brot zum Frühstück. | /dahs BROHT/ | bread I eat bread for breakfast. |
das Wasser Ich trinke Wasser. | /dahs VAH-ser/ | water I drink water. |
der Kaffee Einen Kaffee, bitte. | /dair KAH-feh/ | coffee A cup of coffee, please. |
der Tee Möchten Sie Tee? | /dair TEH/ | tea Do you drink tea? |
die Milch Ich brauche Milch. | /dee MILKH/ | milk Children drink milk. |
der Apfel Der Apfel ist rot. | /dair AHP-fel/ | apple An apple a day keeps the doctor away. |
das Fleisch Ich esse kein Fleisch. | /dahs FLYSH/ | meat The meat is very delicious. |
der Reis Reis mit Gemüse, bitte. | /dair RYSE/ | rice We eat fish on Fridays. |
die Suppe Die Suppe ist heiß. | /dee ZUP-peh/ | soup Bread with cheese tastes good. |
der Zucker Zucker in den Tee? | /dair TSOO-ker/ | sugar Fresh vegetables are healthy. |
das Ei Ich möchte ein Ei. | /dahs EYE/ | egg Fresh fruit has vitamins. |
das Gemüse Gemüse ist gesund. | /dahs geh-MUE-zeh/ | vegetables I am hungry. |
das Obst Ich esse gern Obst. | /dahs OHBST/ | fruit I am thirsty. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Food and Drinks" in German?
Key words for "Food and Drinks": das Brot, das Wasser, der Kaffee. All 13 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A1)?
This is a A1-level lesson with 13 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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