Bagel
/ˈbeːɡəl/masculine
The English word "bagel" is translated into German as Bagel.
The term refers to a toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked.
Meaning: toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Berlin dialect, the term Beugel is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Bagel is a masculine noun. It uses the definite article der and its plural form is Bagels.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbeːɡəl/
Did you know?
- The German word Bagel is a doublet of the Berlin dialect word Beugel, meaning they are two different versions of the same original word.
- If you are ordering in a traditional German bakery, you are more likely to find a 'Laugengebäck' than a 'Bagel'.
- Because it is a borrowed word, Bagel is often used in German in a way that feels 'trendy' or 'international' rather than traditional.
Examples in context
- Er aß einen Bagel.He ate a bagel.Tatoeba #10017317 by wolfgangth, translation #8477638 by CH
- Einen Bagel bitte.One bagel, please.Tatoeba #11137601 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9961012 by Hybrid
- Ich hätte gerne einen Bagel mit Lachs und Frischkäse, bitte.I would like a bagel with salmon and cream cheese, please.
- Wir sollten heute Abend Bagels bestellen!We should order bagels tonight!
- Der Bagel schmeckt sehr gut.The bagel tastes very good.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Felix are at a bakery.
- JuliaWelchen Bagel möchtest du haben, Felix?Which bagel would you like to have, Felix?
- FelixIch nehme einen Bagel mit Sesam.I'll take a sesame bagel.
- JuliaDas klingt gut, ich nehme den gleichen Bagel.That sounds good, I'll take the same bagel.
- FelixSuper, dann bestellen wir jetzt.Great, then let's order now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bagel” translations and entries Bagel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Bagel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
