Sirup
/ˈziːʁʊp/masculine
The German word for "syrup" is Sirup.
Sirup refers to a thick liquid with a high sugar content.
Meaning: thick liquid that has a high sugar content (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, Sirup takes the accusative article den when it is the direct object of a sentence, such as in den Sirup.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈziːʁʊp/
Did you know?
- The word Sirup shares a root with the Arabic word šarāb, which refers to any drink. This is also the origin of the English word 'sherbet'.
- In a German household, offering a guest Sirup usually implies a drink made from a bottle of concentrate and sparkling water, rather than a topping for pancakes.
- The word Sirup entered the German language as early as the 13th century through Middle High German, showing that sugar-based concentrates were known in Europe much earlier than some realize.
Examples in context
- Du hast mir keinen Sirup übriggelassen.You didn't save me any syrup.This sentence shows how to use Sirup when talking about leftovers.Tatoeba #12632037 by Waldelfe, translation #12066049 by Amastan
- Ich gieße mir keinen Sirup auf arme Ritter.I don't put syrup on french toast.This example demonstrates using Sirup as a topping for food.Tatoeba #7432272 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6662847 by CK
- Die Menschen aus alten Zeiten machten aus dem Stein der Avocado Sirup.The people from ancient times used the stone of the avocado fruit to make syrup.This sentence describes the historical use of making Sirup from an avocado stone.Tatoeba #13725172 by Waldelfe, translation #2746535 by mervert1
- Kann ich bitte etwas Sirup für meinen Kaffee haben?Can I please have some syrup for my coffee?
- Kannst du mir bitte etwas Sirup für meine Pfannkuchen geben?Can you please give me some syrup for my pancakes?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are making drinks in the kitchen.
- JuliaHast du den Sirup schon gefunden?Did you already find the syrup?
- LukasJa, der Sirup steht im Schrank.Yes, the syrup is in the cupboard.
- JuliaWelchen Sirup sollen wir nehmen?Which syrup should we take?
- LukasNimm bitte den Sirup mit Erdbeere.Please take the strawberry syrup.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “syrup” translations and entries Sirup, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Sirup, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
