Sushi
/ˈzuːʃi/neuter
The English word 'sushi' is translated into German as Sushi.
Meaning: Japanese dish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Sushi is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈzuːʃi/
Did you know?
- In German-speaking menus, you might see Sushihappen, which refers to small, bite-sized pieces of sushi.
- In Germany, the popularity of Sushi is so high that it has sparked a trend of Veggie-Sushi, specifically focusing on replacing fish with tofu or marinated vegetables to suit the large vegetarian population.
- While Sushi is a neuter noun, German speakers often use the phrase Lust auf Sushi? to ask if someone wants to eat it, which translates literally as 'desire for sushi'.
Examples in context
- Ich mag gern Sushi.I like sushi.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for Sushi.Tatoeba #882416 by Esperantostern, translation #810883 by Zaphod
- Ich mag kein Sushi.I don't like sushi.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike of Sushi.Tatoeba #973792 by Sudajaengi, translation #266201 by CK
- Lass uns Sushi essen.Let's have sushi.This sentence is useful for suggesting eating Sushi.Tatoeba #1274436 by Esperantostern, translation #64378 by CK
- Ich möchte Sushi bestellenI would like to order sushi.
- Magst du lieber Maki oder Nigiri?Do you prefer Maki or Nigiri?
- Lass uns Sushi essen gehen!Let's go eat sushi!
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Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are deciding what to order for dinner.
- LukasMöchtest du heute Abend Sushi?Would you like some sushi tonight?
- JuliaJa, das ist eine tolle Idee.Yes, that is a great idea.
- LukasSoll ich das Sushi bestellen?Should I order the sushi?
- JuliaJa, bitte, Lukas.Yes, please, Lukas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sushi” translations and entries Sushi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
