Minze
/ˈmɪnt͡sə/feminine
The English phrase 'mint' can be translated into German as Minze.
Minze refers to the plant. This is distinct from the German verb prägen, which means to reproduce coins or the adjectives wie neu and einwandfrei, which describe something in a mint condition.
Meaning: plant (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Minze is feminine and takes the indefinite article eine in the nominative case. The plural form of Minze is Minzen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmɪntsə/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the English word 'mint' to refer to the plant. Instead, use Minze. Also, do not use 'mint' to refer to a coin factory, as that would be a Prägestätte in German.
Did you know?
- The word Münze for 'coin' and Minze for 'mint' sound very similar, but changing the 'i' to a 'ü' completely shifts the meaning from a plant to money.
- In German culture, Minztee is not just a beverage but is widely regarded as a traditional home remedy for digestive issues and stomach upsets.
- When referring to 'peppermint' specifically, German speakers use Pfefferminz, which literally combines the words for 'pepper' and 'mint'.
Examples in context
- Als Garnierung einen Zweig Minze darauflegen.Put a sprig of mint on top as a garnish.This sentence is useful for describing how to use Minze as a garnish.Tatoeba #12641436 by Yorwba, translation #8545140 by dresisto
- Minze wächst hier nicht.Mint doesn't grow here.This sentence is useful for stating where Minze does not grow.Tatoeba #12033764 by Ahha, translation #12033587 by Ahha
- Mein Sohn will einen Tee mit frischer Minze.My son wants a tea with fresh mint.This sentence is useful for requesting tea with fresh Minze.Tatoeba #13866304 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #13866306 by Ioan_Cristian
- In dem Tee ist Pfefferminze.There is peppermint in the tea.
- Die Zahnpasta hat Krauseminze.The toothpaste has spearmint.
- Ich mag Tee mit Minze.I like tea with mint.
Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are standing in their kitchen.
- FelixHast du die Minze gesehen?Have you seen the mint?
- HannahJa, sie liegt auf dem Tisch.Yes, it is lying on the table.
- FelixDanke, Hannah.Thanks, Hannah.
- HannahGerne, Felix.You're welcome, Felix.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mint” translations and entries Minze, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
