Grilling & Barbecuing Words
Whether you're in Volkspark Friedrichshain or Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin, by a lake in Bavaria, or on a balcony in Vienna, grilling is a big part of summer culture in German-speaking countries. In this post, we'll teach you some key vocabulary and useful phrases about grilling.
Grilling vs. Barbecuing
In German, both activities are generally called the same thing:
Food on the Grill
Here’s the vocabulary for the most common foods you'll find on a German grill:
Phrases for Grilling
Here are useful everyday phrases you’ll hear at any grill party:
What can I put on your plate?
Would you like a sausage or a steak?
The meat is almost done.
I’m grilling vegetarian today.
Grilling Equipment & Tools
If you’re helping set up or clean up the grill, these are the words to know:
Sauces, Dips & Sides
It wouldn’t be a proper grill party without sauces and sides. Here’s how to talk about them:
Final Thoughts
With these words and phrases, you’ll be ready to join the conversation, offer food politely, and understand what’s happening around the grill.
As always, if we've missed anything important, please don't hestiate to get in touch!
