Getreide
/ɡəˈtʁaɪ̯də/neuter
The German word for grain is Getreide. Wiktionary also lists Korn.
Meaning: harvested seeds of various grass-related food crops (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Getreide | /ɡəˈtʁaɪ̯də/ | neuter |
| Korn | /kɔrn/ | neuter |
The term refers to harvested seeds of various grass-related food crops. Getreide is the preferred term when discussing the grain industry, trade or general agricultural statistics.
Which one should you use?
Getreide is the standard collective or mass noun used to refer to grain as a general category or mass commodity. In contrast, Korn is often used to refer to individual seeds or specific types of grain and is also a common term in agricultural contexts for certain cereal crops.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both Getreide and Korn are neuter nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡəˈtʁaɪ̯də/
Did you know?
- The word Korn is used to describe a traditional German spirit made from rye grain. This usage is a shortening of the word Kornbrand.
- A Kornwolf is a folk term for a type of pest that destroys Getreide, though the literal translation is 'grain wolf'.
- In German, the word Korn can refer to a tiny speck of dust or a single grain of sand, not just agricultural seeds.
Examples in context
- Er drosch das Getreide.He threshed the grain.This sentence shows the action of threshing Getreide.Tatoeba #11337039 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6326658 by sundown
- Führt Deutschland Getreide aus?Does Germany export grain?This sentence uses Getreide in the context of exporting.Tatoeba #1352755 by al_ex_an_der, translation #3672761 by luci
- Die Scheunen sind voll von Korn.The barns are full of grain.This sentence uses Korn to describe the contents of barns.Tatoeba #2711804 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2711689 by sharptoothed
- Das Korn wird gemahlenThe grain is ground
- Ich habe das beste Korn für unser Brot ausgewähltI have chosen the best grain for our bread
- Getreide wird in der Landwirtschaft angebautGrain is cultivated in agriculture
- Ich mag die Körner in meinem BrotI like the grains in my bread
- Hast du diese Körner schon probiert?Have you tried these grains yet?
- Magst du Getreidekörner in deinem Joghurt?Do you like grain in your yogurt?
- Ich habe viele Getreidekörner in meinem SchrankI have many grains in my pantry
- Mein Vater kauft immer frisches Getreide vom Bauernhof.My father always buys fresh grain from the farm.
- Ich backe mein Brot mit verschiedenen Körnern.I bake my bread with various grains.
- Unser Land produziert eine große Menge an Korn.Our country produces a large quantity of grain.
- Hast du Körner in deinem Salat?Do you have grains in your salad?
- Die Körner im Müsli geben ihm eine knackige Textur.The grains in the muesli give it a crunchy texture.
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Example conversation
Julian and Julia are talking about their healthy diet.
- JulianIch esse sehr wenig Getreide.I eat very little grain.
- JuliaWarum isst du kein Getreide, Julian?Why don't you eat grain, Julian?
- JulianIch vertrage es einfach nicht gut.I just don't tolerate it well.
- JuliaDann probier mal dieses neue Brot.Then try this new bread.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grain” translations and entries Getreide, Korn, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Getreide, Korn, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
