Was essen Sie gern? Was trinken Sie gern?

das Bier -e	das Brötchen -	das Brötchen - / die Brötchensorten
das Brot -e / die Brotsorten	die Butter	der Döner -
das Ei -er / ein gekochtes Ei	das Hähnchen -	der Käse -n
der Kaffee	der Kuchen -	die Pizza -s (or die Pizzen)
die Pommes Frittes (die Pommes)	der Saft / die Säfte	der Salat -e
das Schnitzel -	die Schokolade -n	die Suppe -n
die Torte -n	die Wurst / die Würste	das Wurstbrot -e

Kultur: Essen und Getränke

• das Bier: Beer is readily associated with German-speaking countries and, indeed, Germans do drink a lot of beer. The quality of beer is outstanding, and the history of beer in Germany dates back to the eighth century.
• das Brötchen: There are hundreds of kinds of these small bread rolls, which go by various names in various regions, such as der Weck -en, die Schrippe -n, and die Semmel -n, and they are ubiquitous on the German dining tables and the main staple at breakfast.
• das Brot: Like Brötchen, bread in general is the main staple in the German diet. The quality and taste of German breads hardly have any equivalent in the United States. Bakeries are everywhere in German-speaking countries and bakers are highly trained professionals who take great pride in their products.
• der Döner: short for der Döner-Kebap, this has become the most popular fast food in Germany -- a turkish sandwich that has its German beginnings in Berlin sometime in the early 1970s.
• das Hähnchen: rotisserie chicken with pommes frites is a common fast food and is featured in student cafeterias. One typically orders "ein halbes Hähnchen" (a half chicken).
• der Käse: Although the French or Swiss are well known for fabulous and a great variety of cheeses, Germany also produces a vast amount and assortment, and is a part of very many German meals.
• der Kaffee: Germans drink so much coffee, that in some years the consumption of coffee exceeds that of beer! And they demand high quality. Germans tend to drink their coffee a little stronger than North Americans.
• der Kuchen: These are flat cakes, often with fruit or other kinds of toppings, and are also integral to German food culture. The tradition of "Kaffee und Kuchen" in the afternoon is observed in many German households. Like breads, baking Kuchen is a product of fine craftsmanship in Germany.
• das Schnitzel: Literally translates as "cutlet", Schnitzel are usually pan-fried small cuts of pork or veal prepared in a great variety of styles. They can be breaded or unbreaded and served with sauces and toppings. Jägerschnitzel, a cutlet topped with mushroom gravy, can be found all over Germany. There are endless regional variations and special house recipes in restaurants.
• der Saft: Statistics show that in many years, Germans drink more fruit juice than any other country in the world. Germany has large specialty markets for beverages (Getränkemarkt / Getränkemärkte), along with selling beverages in regular grocery stores and other places.
• die Schokolade: Chocolate in several European countries, including Germany, is delicious. Top German brands of chocolate are Milka, Ritter-Sport, and the Swiss company Lindt.
• die Torte: This is a layer cake, not to be confused with der Kuchen. There are many well-known regional specialties, such as the Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cherry Cake).
• die Wurst: Wurst is a generic term for most kinds of processed meats, such as sausages and cold cuts. There are over a thousand kinds of Wurst in Germany. One purchases Wurst in a butcher shop (die Metzgerei), as well as in supermarkets and grocery stores. The Metzgerei is often preferred, because the owner is a licensed professional with a certification as a master meat preparer.
• Pommes Frites: Germans eat a lot of french fries, but probably not quite as much as Americans. They use the the French name, pronounced "pome frit", but often refer to them as "Pommes" (pommies). NOTE: If you order Pommes Frites in Germany, they might ask you if you want "Ketschup oder Majo" with that. Yes, Germans eat french fries with mayonnaise!

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  Other Foods

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