Safran
/ˈzafʁan/masculine
Saffron is Safran in German.
Safran is a masculine noun used to refer to the spice. Related adjectives such as safrangelb and safranfarbig can be used to describe something that has an orange-yellow colour.
Meaning: spice (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Safran is commonly used in Germany, Austria and Belgium.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Safran is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈzafʁan/
Did you know?
- Because Safran is so expensive, Germans often refer to it as 'red gold' (rotes Gold) in culinary and trade contexts.
- The word Safran entered the German language via French, which had previously borrowed it from Arabic.
- In Germany, Safran is not just a spice but a key ingredient in Safrankuchen, a traditional saffron cake found in certain regional baking traditions.
Examples in context
- Kannst du für mich etwas Safran kaufen?Will you buy for me some saffron?This sentence is useful for asking someone to buy some Safran for you.Tatoeba #773622 by Esperantostern, translation #754081 by CM
- Safran ist ein sehr begehrtes Gewürz, das bis zu 10 000 Dollar pro Kilogramm kosten kann.Saffron is a highly coveted spice that can cost up to $10,000 a kilo.This sentence is useful for describing how expensive Safran can be.Tatoeba #11432477 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9350288 by Hybrid
- Der Safran verleiht dem Reis eine goldene Farbe.The saffron gives the rice a golden color.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Hannah are cooking a traditional dish in the kitchen.
- MaximilianBrauchst du noch etwas Safran für das Gericht?Do you still need some saffron for the dish?
- HannahJa, bitte, die Dose ist fast leer.Yes, please, the tin is almost empty.
- MaximilianIch hole ihn schnell aus dem Schrank.I will quickly get it from the cupboard.
- HannahDanke, Schatz, dann schmeckt es viel besser.Thanks, honey, then it will taste much better.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “saffron” translations and entries Safran, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Safran, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
