Käse
/ˈkɛːzə/masculine
Cheese in German is Käse. Wiktionary also lists Chääs and Kas.
Meaning: dairy product (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Käse | /ˈkɛːzə/ /ˈkeːzə/ |
masculine |
| Chääs | Alemannic German, masculine | |
| Kas | /kaːs/ | masculine |
| Kaas | masculine |
The word refers to the dairy product.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Chääs is the dialectal form used in Alemannic German regions, such as parts of Switzerland and Southwestern Germany. Kaas is a regional variation often found in Northern Germany or areas with Low German influence.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Käse is Käse. To say "of the cheese", use the genitive singular form Käses.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɛːzə/
Did you know?
- While Käse is the standard noun, using it to describe something as 'nonsense' is a common idiomatic expression, similar to saying 'rubbish' in English.
- The German word Käse descends from the Latin word cāseus.
- In some German dialects, the word Käse is used as a mild, playful insult to call someone a fool.
Examples in context
- Ich aß den Käse.I ate the cheese.This sentence is useful for practicing the word Käse.Tatoeba #631487 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #416554 by Scott
- Der Käse ist gelb.The cheese is yellow.Tatoeba #2771794 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2771791 by carlosalberto
- Tom rieb den Käse.Tom grated the cheese.Tatoeba #12433463 by Waldelfe, translation #7446764 by Hybrid
- Ich hätte gerne etwas Käse, bitte.I would like some cheese, please.
- Wir servieren verschiedene Käsesorten.We serve various types of cheese.
- Hast du Bock auf ein Käs-Sandwich?Do you feel like having a cheese sandwich?
- 226 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are shopping at a local market.
- FelixSarah, siehst du diesen guten Käse?Sarah, do you see this good cheese?
- SarahJa, der Käse sieht lecker aus.Yes, the cheese looks delicious.
- FelixSoll ich ihn für uns kaufen?Should I buy it for us?
- SarahJa, bitte, Felix.Yes, please, Felix.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheese” translations and entries Käse, Kas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Kas, Käse, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
