Essig
/ˈɛsɪç/masculine
The German word for vinegar is Essig.
Essig is a masculine noun used to refer to the condiment.
Meaning: condiment (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To indicate possession or the relationship 'of vinegar', use the genitive singular form Essigs. If you are referring to multiple types of vinegar, use the plural form Essige.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɛsɪç/
Did you know?
- The phrase Essig und Öl is not just a culinary combination but can describe a relationship between two people who are fundamentally incompatible.
- Adding Essig to a cleaning solution is a common cultural 'Hausmittel' or home remedy in Germany for removing limescale from taps and kettles.
- The word Essig is a linguistic survivor of a sound swap, where the internal letters of its ancient ancestor switched places over thousands of years.
Examples in context
- Haben wir noch Essig?Do we have any vinegar left?This sentence is useful for checking if vinegar is currently in stock.Tatoeba #924852 by Esperantostern, translation #11943147 by sundown
- Wir müssen Essig kaufen.We need to buy vinegar.This sentence is useful for expressing a necessity to purchase vinegar.Tatoeba #924853 by Esperantostern, translation #2673763 by Joseph
- Nimm Zitronensaft statt Essig.Use lemon juice instead of vinegar.This sentence is useful for suggesting a substitute for Essig.Tatoeba #2948943 by Manfredo, translation #2901277 by mervert1
- Entschuldigen Sie bitte, haben Sie Essig?Excuse me, do you have vinegar?
- Hast du Essig für dieses Rezept?Do you have vinegar for this recipe?
- Ich benutze gerne Essig beim Putzen.I like to use vinegar when cleaning.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are preparing a salad together in the kitchen.
- MaximilianWo steht der Essig?Where is the vinegar?
- LauraEr steht direkt neben dem Öl.It is right next to the oil.
- MaximilianDanke, ich nehme nur wenig Essig.Thanks, I will only use a little vinegar.
- LauraDas schmeckt dann viel besser.It will taste much better then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vinegar” translations and entries Essig, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Essig, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
