Döner Kebab
/ˈdøːnɐˌkeːbap/masculine
The English phrase "doner kebab" is translated into German as Döner Kebab. If unsure, use Döner Kebab. Wiktionary also lists Döner.
Meaning: Turkish dish of grilled meat served with pita (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Döner Kebab | /ˈdøːnɐˌkeːbap/ | masculine |
| Döner | /ˈdøːnɐ/ | masculine |
A Döner Kebab is a Turkish dish consisting of grilled meat served with pita. In everyday speech in Germany, people frequently shorten the phrase to just Döner.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Specific variations exist in different cities: in Berlin, a garlic version is known as Knoblauch-Döner and in Hamburg, a fish version is called Fisch-Döner.
How does it change in a sentence?
Döner is a masculine noun. Because of this, it changes from der Döner to den Döner when it functions as the direct object (accusative case) of a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdøːnɐˌkeːbap/
When do people say it?
The Döner Kebab is a staple of German snack culture and is considered one of the most popular street foods in Germany.
Did you know?
- In Germany, the Döner is so culturally integrated that it is often cited in sociological studies as a symbol of multiculturalism and urban integration.
- While based on a Turkish dish, the modern style of serving Döner inside a pita pocket was popularized in West Berlin during the 1970s.
- The word Döner comes from the Turkish verb 'dönmek', which means 'to turn' or 'to rotate'.
Examples in context
- Tom aß einen Döner kebap.Tom ate a doner kebab.This sentence shows the use of the shortened form Döner.Tatoeba #7327830 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6628123 by Hybrid
- Der Döner Kebab schmeckt sehr gut.The doner kebab tastes very good.
- Ich möchte einen Döner Kebab bestellen.I want to order a doner kebab.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- FelixHast du Hunger auf einen Döner Kebab?Are you hungry for a doner kebab?
- JuliaJa, das klingt nach einer guten Idee.Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
- FelixSollen wir zu dem Laden am Markt gehen?Should we go to the shop at the market?
- JuliaJa, lass uns gehen, Felix.Yes, let's go, Felix.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “doner kebab” translations and entries Döner Kebab, Döner, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Döner, Kebab, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
