Senf
/zɛnf/masculine
The German word for mustard is Senf.
Meaning: condiment (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Senf is masculine, which means it takes the article der in the nominative case.
How do you pronounce it?
/zɛnf/
Did you know?
- The idiom Senf dazugeben, which literally means 'to add mustard', is used when someone gives an unwanted opinion on a topic.
- Germany is famous for Süßer Senf, a sweet mustard that is a traditional accompaniment to Weißwurst in Bavaria.
- In some German dialects, Senf can be used colloquially to refer to something that is nonsense or a 'load of rubbish'.
Examples in context
- Dieser Senf ist gelb.This mustard is yellow.This sentence is useful for describing the color of Senf.Tatoeba #8275787 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2700600 by Hybrid
- Ich habe vergessen, Senf zu kaufen.I forgot to buy mustard.This sentence is useful for expressing a forgotten purchase of Senf.Tatoeba #13875913 by Waldelfe, translation #5916509 by CK
- Laut Rezept brauchen wir süßen Senf.According to the recipe, we need mild mustard.This sentence is useful for identifying the need for a specific type of Senf in a recipe.Tatoeba #12450688 by Waldelfe, translation #11020284 by CM
- Könnten Sie mir bitte etwas Senf geben?Could you please give me some mustard?
- Für dieses Rezept benötigen wir Dijon-Senf.For this recipe, we need Dijon mustard.
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Example conversation
Sarah and Lukas are preparing hot dogs in the kitchen.
- SarahLukas, wo ist der Senf?Lukas, where is the mustard?
- LukasDer Senf steht im Kühlschrank.The mustard is in the refrigerator.
- SarahDanke, ich nehme den Senf jetzt.Thanks, I'll take the mustard now.
- LukasGuten Appetit, Sarah!Enjoy your meal, Sarah!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mustard” translations and entries Senf, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
