How to Say "Vegan" in German - How To Say Guide

vegan

/veˈɡaːn/

The English phrase 'vegan' can be translated into German as vegan.

Meaning: supporter of veganism (noun)

Which one should you use?

Use the adjective vegan to describe food or products, whereas Veganer refers to the person.

When referring to a male person who follows a vegan lifestyle, use the masculine noun Veganer.

/veˈɡaːn/

Germany is widely considered one of the most vegan-friendly countries in the world, and Berlin is frequently cited as the 'vegan capital of Europe' due to its density of vegane restaurants.
While vegan is a loanword, German speakers often use the term pflanzlich to describe things as 'plant-based', which is sometimes perceived as more appealing or natural than the clinical term vegan.
In Germany, you will often see the term vegan used on food labels alongside a yellow 'V' logo with a leaf, which helps shoppers distinguish it from vegetarisch at a glance.

Ich bin ein Veganer.
I am vegan.
This sentence demonstrates how to identify oneself as a Veganer.
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Tom ist kein Veganer.
Tom isn't vegan.
This sentence shows how to use the negative form of Veganer.
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Die Kekse sind vegan.
The cookies are vegan.
This sentence illustrates using the adjective vegan to describe food.
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Ich bin ein Veganer / eine Veganerin.
I am a vegan.
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Julian and Laura are deciding what to eat for dinner.

Julian

Bist du ein Veganer, Laura?
Are you a vegan, Laura?
Laura

Nein, ich bin nur Vegetarierin.
No, I am only a vegetarian.
Julian

Ich bin ein Veganer und suche ein Restaurant.
I am a vegan and I'm looking for a restaurant.
Laura

Dann gehen wir in das neue Bio-Café.
Then let's go to the new organic café.

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