Weizen
/ˈvaɪ̯tsən/masculine
The English word 'wheat' is translated into German as Weizen.
Weizen is the most commonly used word for the grain wheat in German. If you are referring specifically to a single wheat grain, you would use the term Das Weizenkorn.
Meaning: grain (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Weizen is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈvaɪ̯tsən/
Did you know?
- In Germany, 'wheat' is not just a crop but a primary category for beer, where Weizen is often used as a shorthand for the drink itself.
- The word Weißbier, referring to a traditional wheat beer, preserves an older form of the word for wheat that lacks the 'z' sound.
- In German bakeries, you will often see Dinkel listed near Weizen, which is a specific type of spelt wheat that is highly prized for health reasons.
Examples in context
- Wir bauen hier Weizen an.We grow wheat here.This sentence shows the use of Weizen in the context of agriculture.Tatoeba #603784 by BraveSentry, translation #527160 by blay_paul
- Sie mahlen Weizen zu Mehl.They grind wheat into flour.This sentence demonstrates how Weizen is processed into flour.Tatoeba #4195407 by Dani6187, translation #306867 by CM
- Tom hat eine Weizenallergie.Tom is allergic to wheat.This sentence illustrates the use of Weizen when discussing allergies.Tatoeba #3222901 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3222385 by Hybrid
- Bitte kaufen Sie frischen Weizen vom Markt.Please buy fresh wheat from the market.
- Der Weizen ist ein wichtiges Grundnahrungsmittel.Wheat is an important staple food.
- Das Weizenkorn wird zur Herstellung von Mehl verwendet.The wheat grain is used to make flour.
- Bitte besorgen Sie Weizenmehl für die Bäckerei.Please get wheat flour for the bakery.
- Der Weizenanbau ist für die regionale Wirtschaft von großer Bedeutung.Wheat cultivation is of great importance for the regional economy.
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Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are standing in a large field during a summer walk.
- LukasDer Weizen ist dieses Jahr sehr gelb.The wheat is very yellow this year.
- JuliaJa, er sieht sehr reif aus.Yes, it looks very ripe.
- LukasWir können ihn bald ernten.We can harvest it soon.
- JuliaDas wird eine gute Ernte.That will be a good harvest.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wheat” translations and entries Weizen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Weizen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
