Picknick
/ˈpɪkˌnɪk/neuter
The English phrase 'picnic' is translated into German as Picknick.
The word Picknick refers to a meal eaten outdoors.
Meaning: a meal eaten outdoors (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Picknick is a neuter noun, so it is used with the article das. The plural form of the word is Picknicks.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpɪkˌnɪk/
Did you know?
- If you are planning a Picknick in a German public park, you should look for signs that say Grillen verboten, as many areas that allow picnicking strictly forbid lighting any fires or using portable stoves.
- In some German regions, a traditional outdoor meal might be called a Vesper, a term rooted in the evening prayer time when a light meal was eaten.
- In Germany, a Picknick often includes belegte Brote, which are open-faced sandwiches with various toppings, unlike the closed sandwiches common in English-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- Wir picknickten im Garten.We had a picnic in the backyard.This sentence is useful for describing having a picnic in a specific location using Picknick.Tatoeba #7718383 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5418254 by Hybrid
- Lasst uns zum Picknick gehen.Let's go to the picnic.This sentence is useful for suggesting going to a picnic using Picknick.Tatoeba #785308 by al_ex_an_der, translation #34811 by CK
- Wir konnten nicht picknicken.We couldn't picnic.This sentence is useful for expressing an inability to picnic using the related verb form.Tatoeba #3559255 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3528197 by turkishlearner
- Ich möchte ein Picknick am Wochenende machen.I want to have a picnic this weekend.
- Lass uns im Park picknicken!Let's have a picnic in the park!
- Wir wollen dieses Wochenende ein Picknick machen.We want to have a picnic this weekend.
- Lass uns ein Vesper im Grünen machen.Let's have a picnic in the countryside.
- 126 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Laura are planning a meal in the park.
- JulianSollen wir heute ein Picknick machen?Should we have a picnic today?
- LauraJa, das ist eine tolle Idee, Julian.Yes, that is a great idea, Julian.
- JulianIch bringe die Getränke für das Picknick mit.I will bring the drinks for the picnic.
- LauraUnd ich bringe den Salat mit.And I will bring the salad.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “picnic” translations and entries Picknick, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
