aus biologischem Anbau (kontrolliert)
The English phrase organic (referring to food) can be translated into German using aus biologischem Anbau (kontrolliert), aus ökologischem Anbau or the prefix bio-.
Meaning: of food and food products: grown without agrichemicals (adj)
Ways to say it
| German |
|---|
| aus biologischem Anbau (kontrolliert) |
| aus ökologischem Anbau |
| bio- |
When describing food and food products that are grown without agrichemicals, you can use several different terms in German.
Which one should you use?
While the prefix bio- is used in casual conversation and on product labels, aus biologischem Anbau is the formal way to describe the method of cultivation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Austria, the term biologisch is commonly used alongside Bio when referring to organic products.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the word organisch to describe organic food. In German, organisch refers to organic chemistry or shapes that are organic/natural in form. English speakers often mistakenly use 'organisch' to mean organic food.
Did you know?
- Germany has some of the strictest legal regulations in the world regarding which products can carry the bio label to prevent 'greenwashing'.
- In Germany, the term Bio has become so pervasive that it is used as a lifestyle label for clothing and building materials, far beyond just food.
- The prefix bio- comes from the Ancient Greek word βιο-, meaning 'life'. In German, this root is used to brand everything from produce to cosmetics.
Examples in context
- Er isst nur Bio-Lebensmittel.He only eats organic food.This sentence is useful for the form bio-.Tatoeba #8963568 by wolfgangth, translation #8664747 by ET
- Mein Freund isst nur Bio-Lebensmittel.My friend only eats organic food.Tatoeba #10178099 by wolfgangth, translation #1611126 by Spamster
- Bio-Lebensmittel kosten gewöhnlich mehr.Organic food is usually more expensive.Tatoeba #791213 by Esperantostern, translation #559858 by CK
- Möchten Sie Bio-Produkte kaufen?Would you like to buy organic products?
- Wir bieten Bio-Lebensmittel an.We offer organic food.
- Unser Unternehmen setzt auf ökologische Landwirtschaft.Our company focuses on organic farming.
- Das Restaurant verwendet ausschließlich ökologische Zutaten.The restaurant exclusively uses organic ingredients.
- Die meisten österreichischen Bauernhöfe produzieren biologische / Bio-Lebensmittel.Most Austrian farms produce organic food.
- In der Schweiz achten viele Menschen auf Bio-Produkte.In Switzerland, many people pay attention to organic products.
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Example conversation
Julia and Felix are shopping at a supermarket.
- JuliaSind diese Äpfel aus biologischem Anbau (kontrolliert)?Are these apples organic?
- FelixJa, das steht hier auf dem Etikett.Yes, it says so here on the label.
- JuliaIch kaufe lieber Obst aus biologischem Anbau (kontrolliert).I prefer to buy organic fruit.
- FelixDas verstehe ich, Julia.I understand that, Julia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “organic” translations and entries bio-, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Anbau, aus, bio-, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
