Snacks
The English phrase "snacks" is translated into German as Snacks.
Snacks is a common term in modern German, particularly when referring to processed or packaged items. You might use die Snackzeit to mean snack time, or die Zwischenmahlzeit to refer to a between-meal snack. Other related terms include die Brezel (pretzel), der Schokoriegel (chocolate bar), das Eis (ice cream), die Salzstangen (pretzel sticks), die Chips (chips) and die Gummibärchen (gummy bears). To describe the action of eating small amounts, you can use the verb knabbern, which means to nibble.
Which one should you use?
While Snacks is widely used for packaged goods, more traditional German terms for small bites or snacks include Imbiss or Zwischenmahlzeit.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Austria, the term Jause is used for a snack or a small, light meal enjoyed between lunch and dinner. In Switzerland, Znüni describes a snack typically enjoyed in the morning.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this loanword is the masculine der Snack, while the plural form is die Snacks.
Did you know?
- In Switzerland, the afternoon version of the Znüni is called Zvieri, referring to 'four o'clock' (vier Uhr).
- The German word Imbiss shares a root with the verb beißen, meaning 'to bite', highlighting the act of taking a quick bite to eat.
- While Snacks is a loanword, the word Knabberzeug is a common colloquial term for snack food, where Zeug simply means 'stuff'.
Examples in context
- Der Arzt hat mir gesagt, ich sollte weniger kalorienhaltige Snacks essen.The doctor told me to eat fewer high-calorie snacks.This sentence is useful for hearing how to discuss high-calorie Snacks in a medical context.Tatoeba #10350309 by Vortarulo, translation #954342 by CK
- Es ist ungesund, Snacks zu essen.It's unhealthy to eat snacks.This sentence is useful for expressing the healthiness of eating Snacks.Tatoeba #14024493 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #14024494 by Ioan_Cristian
- Der Snack ist sehr beliebt in Deutschland.The snack is very popular in Germany.
- Wir servieren Snacks während der Konferenz.We serve snacks during the conference.
- Lass uns Snacks kaufen und einen Filmabend machen.Let's buy snacks and have a movie night.
- Hast du ein paar Knabbereien für die Party besorgt?Did you get some snacks for the party?
- Hast du Lust auf eine kleine Jause?Do you want a small snack?
- Die Jause besteht aus belegten Broten und Obst.The snack consists of sandwiches and fruit.
- Ich nasche gerne Schokoriegel am Nachmittag.I like to snack on chocolate bars in the afternoon.
- Du schlemmst immer so viele Snacks beim Fernsehen!You always indulge in so many snacks while watching TV!
- Hast du noch ein paar Snacks für die Reise?Do you have a few snacks for the trip?
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are preparing for a long road trip.
- LukasIch habe viele Snacks in meiner Tasche.I have many snacks in my bag.
- JuliaDas ist super, ich habe auch etwas gekauft.That is great, I bought something too.
- LukasWas für Snacks hast du denn dabei?What kind of snacks do you have with you?
- JuliaIch habe Nüsse und Obst für uns beide.I have nuts and fruit for both of us.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
