Sojamilch
/ˈzoːjaˌmɪlç/feminine
Soy milk in German is Sojamilch.
Sojamilch is a noun used to describe a beverage made from soybeans.
Meaning: beverage made from soybeans (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound noun consisting of Soja (soy) and Milch (milk).
How does it change in a sentence?
Sojamilch is an uncountable noun in most contexts, similar to how 'milk' is used in English. Because the noun is feminine, it takes the feminine article die in the nominative case.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈzoːjaˌmɪlç/
Did you know?
- In a German supermarket, you might see Sojadrink on many packages because the word 'milk' is technically reserved for animal-derived products.
- The word Soja is actually a loanword that entered German via Portuguese and Spanish, rather than being a native Germanic word.
- When ordering in a cafe, using the term Milchalternative (milk alternative) is a very common and trendy way to specify you want non-dairy options.
Examples in context
- Tom tat sich Sojamilch in den Kaffee.Tom put some soy milk in his coffee.This sentence shows how to use Sojamilch when adding it to a drink.Tatoeba #12269613 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6838044 by Hybrid
- Kuhmilch schmeckt besser als Sojamilch.Cow's milk is tastier than soy milk.This sentence is useful for comparing cow's milk to Sojamilch.Tatoeba #1326966 by samueldora, translation #1326959 by Scott
- Sojamilch ist ein hervorragender Milchersatz.Soy milk is a great substitute for milk.This sentence describes Sojamilch as a substitute for milk.Tatoeba #8302153 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2794029 by Hybrid
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are at a cafe ordering drinks.
- LukasMöchtest du einen Cappuccino, Julia?Would you like a cappuccino, Julia?
- JuliaJa, aber bitte mit Sojamilch.Yes, but with soy milk, please.
- LukasGeht Sojamilch für dich immer?Is soy milk always okay for you?
- JuliaJa, ich trinke keine Kuhmilch.Yes, I don't drink cow's milk.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soy milk” translations and entries Sojamilch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Sojamilch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
