How to Say “Refrigerate After Opening” in German

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Nach dem Öffnen gekühlt lagern
The English phrase 'refrigerate after opening' is translated into German as Nach dem Öffnen gekühlt lagern.
This specific phrasing is the standard, formal imperative used on commercial food and beverage packaging in Germany to instruct consumers to keep a product cold once the seal is broken.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of Nach dem Öffnen (after the opening), gekühlt (cooled/chilled) and lagern (to store).

Which one should you use?

While Nach dem Öffnen gekühlt lagern is the standard packaging instruction, other forms exist for different contexts: Nach dem Öffnen bitte kühlen (Please cool it after opening), Sobald geöffnet, bitte im Kühlschrank aufbewahren (Once opened, please store it in the refrigerator) and the more descriptive Nach dem Öffnen im Kühlschrank aufbewahren (keep in the refrigerator after opening). Informal options include Stell es bitte in den Kühlschrank, nachdem du es geöffnet hast (Put it in the fridge after you've opened it, please) and Nach dem Öffnen einfach in den Kühlschrank packen (Just put it in the fridge after opening).

How does it change in a sentence?

Nach dem Öffnen gekühlt lagern is the standard for packaging, but Nach dem Öffnen kühlen is a grammatically correct alternative that means 'to cool after opening'.

Did you know?

  • The word Lager is also the root of Lagerbier, a style of beer brewed and stored at cold temperatures.
  • The German word nach is a linguistic relative of the English word 'nigh', as both descend from the same Proto-West Germanic roots.
  • In Germany, the word Lager can refer to a storage warehouse, a military camp or even a bed, depending on the context.

Examples in context

  • Stell bitte den Joghurt in den Kühlschrank, nachdem du ihn geöffnet hast.
    Please put the yogurt in the fridge after you've opened it.
  • Vergiss nicht, die Limonade nach dem Aufmachen im Kühlschrank aufzubewahren.
    Don't forget to store the lemonade in the fridge after opening.
  • Können Sie auf das Etikett schauen und mir sagen, ob ich die Salatsauce nach dem Öffnen kühlen sollte?
    Could you check the label and tell me if I should cool the salad dressing after opening?
  • Nach dem Öffnen gekühlt lagern.
    Refrigerate after opening.
  • Bitte nach dem Öffnen gekühlt lagern.
    Please refrigerate after opening.
  • Hier steht: Nach dem Öffnen gekühlt lagern.
    It says here: refrigerate after opening.

Example conversation

Hannah and Julian are checking the instructions on a jar of sauce in the kitchen.

  1. Hannah

    Julian, muss diese Sauce nach dem Öffnen gekühlt gelagert werden?
    Julian, does this sauce need to be refrigerated after opening?
  2. Julian

    Ja, es steht auf dem Glas.
    Yes, it is written on the jar.
  3. Hannah

    Ach so, dann muss ich sie in den Kühlschrank stellen.
    Oh, I see, then I must put it in the fridge.
  4. Julian

    Genau, nach dem Öffnen gekühlt lagern ist wichtig.
    Exactly, refrigerating after opening is important.

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