Trockenwaren
The English phrase "dry goods" is translated into German as Trockenwaren.
This term is primarily used in logistics, wholesale and retail to categorize non-perishable food items or non-liquid commodities.
Meaning: dry food (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of trocken (dry) and Waren (goods/merchandise).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is Trockenware, though the plural Trockenwaren is much more common in commercial contexts.
Did you know?
- If you are looking for dry goods in a German supermarket, you are more likely to see them categorized under Grundnahrungsmittel, which means 'staple foods'.
- The adjective trocken is also used colloquially in German to describe a person's sense of humour as 'dry' or 'unemotional'.
- The word Waren in Trockenwaren shares a root with the English word 'ware' as in 'hardware' or 'software', reflecting an ancient Germanic trade terminology for portable goods.
Examples in context
- Ich benötige eine Liste der verfügbaren Trockenwaren, bitte.I need a list of available dry goods, please.
- In diesem Regal stehen die Trockenwaren.The dry goods are on this shelf.
- Die Trockenwaren sind im Angebot.The dry goods are on sale.
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are planning their shopping list.
- JuliaHast du schon die Trockenwaren gekauft?Did you already buy the dry goods?
- LukasNein, Lukas hat sie vergessen.No, Lukas forgot them.
- JuliaDann schreibe ich die Trockenwaren auf die Liste.Then I will put the dry goods on the list.
- LukasDas ist eine gute Idee, Julia.That is a good idea, Julia.
