Utensilien
The German word for utensils is Utensilien.
Utensilien refers to tools or containers that are used for a specific purpose, such as those used for cooking or eating.
Did you know?
- In professional kitchens, the term Küchenhelfer is often used instead of Küchenutensilien. This literally translates to 'kitchen helpers', treating the tools as if they were assistant staff.
- While Utensilien is a general term, Germans often use the word Besteck specifically for eating utensils. Using Utensilien at a dinner table might sound like you are referring to surgical tools or hardware rather than forks and knives.
- The word Utensilien is a loanword that entered German from Latin, which is why it shares such a close structure with the English 'utensils'.
Examples in context
- Bitte stellen Sie das Besteck nach dem Essen zurück auf den Tisch.Please place the utensils back on the table after eating.
- Die Tafelgeräte sind aus hochwertigem Edelstahl hergestellt.The utensils are made of high-quality stainless steel.
- Kannst du mir bitte das Essbesteck reichen?Can you please pass me the utensils?
- Hast du das Geschirr und die Utensilien für das Picknick eingepackt?Did you pack the tableware and utensils for the picnic?
- Wir brauchen neue Utensilien für die Küche.We need new utensils for the kitchen.
- Die Utensilien liegen in der Schublade.The utensils are in the drawer.
- Hat jemand die Utensilien für den Salat?Does anyone have the utensils for the salad?
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are preparing a meal in the kitchen.
- LukasLaura, wo sind die Utensilien zum Backen?Laura, where are the baking utensils?
- LauraSie liegen in der oberen Schublade, Lukas.They are in the top drawer, Lukas.
- LukasIch finde sie dort leider nicht.Unfortunately, I can't find them there.
- LauraOh, ich habe die Utensilien in den Schrank gestellt.Oh, I put the utensils in the cupboard.
