Advertisement

Nine tasty German food and drink idioms

The Local Germany
The Local Germany - [email protected]
Nine tasty German food and drink idioms
"Everything has an end; only sausages have two." Words of wisdom from Germany. Photo: DPA

Because apparently, even when Germans aren't talking about food... they still like to talk about food.

Advertisement

Germany is famous for a lot of things, not least its mouth-watering array of national foods and drinks.

From world-renowned Oktoberfest beers to the tantalising selection of Christmas goodies gracing the shelves this month, German cuisine certainly hits the spot for many visitors.

But for Germans themselves, talk of food and drink isn't just reserved for the dining table.

Here are some of our favourite German culinary phrases that actually have nothing to do with eating or drinking.

Guten Appetit!

Gallery: Nine tasty German food and drink idioms

By Hannah Butler

More

Join the conversation in our comments section below. Share your own views and experience and if you have a question or suggestion for our journalists then email us at [email protected].
Please keep comments civil, constructive and on topic – and make sure to read our terms of use before getting involved.

Please log in to leave a comment.

See Also