Ketchup
/ˈkɛt͡ʃap/masculine, neuter
The German word for ketchup is Ketchup.
Ketchup refers to a sauce based on tomatoes and vinegar.
Meaning: tomato-vinegar based sauce (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word can be used with different articles. While it is most commonly used with the masculine article der, it can also be used with the neuter article das.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɛtʃap/
Did you know?
- The word Ketchup actually traces its roots back to the Malay word kecap, meaning a soy-based sauce, long before it became the tomato condiment we know in Germany.
- In Germany, you will often find Curryketchup, a specific variation of the sauce blended with curry powder to accompany the iconic Currywurst street food.
- In many German snack bars, you will find the term Pommes Schranke used to describe fries served with both 'Ketchup' and 'Mayonnaise'.
Examples in context
- Wo ist der Ketchup?Where's the ketchup?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the Ketchup.Tatoeba #12519278 by Naina, translation #4494792 by CK
- Das ist kein Ketchup.That's not ketchup.This sentence is useful for stating that something is not Ketchup.Tatoeba #8081103 by Luiaard, translation #6838795 by CK
- Ich möchte nur Ketchup.I just want some ketchup.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for only Ketchup.Tatoeba #12698749 by Waldelfe, translation #11873505 by CK
- Ja, selbstverständlich. Hier ist Tomatenketchup.Yes, of course. Here's the tomato ketchup.
- Vergesst bitte nicht, dass wir auch Tomatenketchup auf der Einkaufsliste haben sollten.Please don't forget that we should also have tomato ketchup on the shopping list.
- Ja, hier ist die Flasche.Yes, here's the bottle.
- 43 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are eating sausages at home.
- JuliaHast du den Ketchup gesehen?Have you seen the ketchup?
- JulianJa, er steht im Kühlschrank.Yes, it is in the fridge.
- JuliaNimmst du auch etwas Ketchup?Are you taking some ketchup too?
- JulianJa, bitte.Yes, please.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ketchup” translations and entries Ketchup, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ketchup, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
