Veggie-Burger
The English phrase veggie burger is translated into German as Veggie-Burger.
Veggie-Burger is a term commonly used in modern, urban and casual dining contexts in Germany.
Meaning: burger (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Veggie-Burger is a common modern choice, you might also use Gemüseburger for a more traditional German term. For a formal setting, the phrase Vegetarischer Burger is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it takes the definite article der (e.g., der Veggie-Burger).
Did you know?
- While Veggie-Burger is an English loanword, you might see a meat-free patty served without a bun called a Gemüsetaler. The word Taler originally referred to a large silver coin, describing the patty's flat and round shape.
- While Veggie-Burger is common, Germany is one of the world's leading markets for vegan products, and you will often see Vegan-Burger as a distinct category rather than just a type of veggie burger.
- The hyphen in Veggie-Burger is not optional in standard German orthography. Unlike English, where you can write 'veggie burger' without a hyphen, German grammar rules require the hyphen to connect the English adjective-prefix to the German noun.
Examples in context
- Ich hätte gerne einen vegetarischen Burger, bitte.I would like a veggie burger, please.
- Lass uns vegane Burger ausprobieren!Let's try vegan burgers!
- Gibt es hier auch Gemüseburger?Do you have veggie burgers here?
- Ja, wir haben gemüsebasierte Burger auf der Speisekarte.Yes, we have vegetable-based burgers on the menu.
- Der Veggie-Burger schmeckt sehr gut.The veggie burger tastes very good.
- Ich möchte einen Veggie-Burger bestellen.I would like to order a veggie burger.
Example conversation
Lukas and Sarah are ordering food at a cafe.
- LukasWas isst du heute, Sarah?What are you eating today, Sarah?
- SarahIch nehme einen Veggie-Burger.I'll take a veggie burger.
- LukasGute Wahl, ich möchte auch einen.Good choice, I want one too.
- SarahDer Veggie-Burger hier sieht lecker aus.The veggie burger here looks delicious.
