Maiskeimöl
neuter
The English phrase "corn oil" is translated into German as Maiskeimöl or Maisöl.
Meaning: light oil ground from corn (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Maiskeimöl | neuter |
| Maisöl | neuter |
Both terms refer to a light oil ground from corn.
Which one should you use?
Maiskeimöl specifically refers to corn germ oil, whereas Maisöl is a more general term for corn oil.
How does it change in a sentence?
Maiskeimöl is a neuter noun and follows the standard declension for neuter nouns.
Did you know?
- While 'corn' in English can mean any cereal crop, the German word Mais refers exclusively to maize. To describe oil from other types of 'corn' like rapeseed, Germans use Rapsöl.
- In Germany, Maisöl is frequently marketed as 'neutral' because it lacks a strong flavor, separating it from 'characteristic' oils like walnut or sesame oil.
- Historically, corn oil was not a staple of German cooking, as traditional recipes relied much more heavily on lard and linseed oil before the 1900s.
Examples in context
- Das Maiskeimöl ist sehr gesund.The corn oil is very healthy.
- Ich brauche etwas Maiskeimöl zum Braten.I need some corn oil for frying.
- Dieses Maiskeimöl hat einen milden Geschmack.This corn oil has a mild taste.
Example conversation
Julian and Julia are shopping for ingredients in a supermarket.
- JulianKaufen wir auch Maiskeimöl?Are we also buying corn oil?
- JuliaJa, nimm bitte die große Flasche.Yes, please take the large bottle.
- JulianIst das Maiskeimöl hier im Angebot?Is the corn oil on sale here?
- JuliaNein, aber es ist sehr hochwertig.No, but it is very high quality.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “corn oil” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
