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How do you say "breakfast" in German?
das Frühstück
In German, "breakfast" is das Frühstück.
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Pronunciation
FROO-shtetook. Stress on the first syllable. Früh (early) plus Stück (piece).
Grammar notes
Das Frühstück is neuter. The plural is die Frühstücke.
Example sentence
Das Frühstück ist die Wichtigste Mahlzeit.
Breakfast is the most important meal.
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How to remember das Frühstück
Frühstück combines Früh (early) and Stück (piece or bite). It's the early meal of the day, your first bite when you wake up.
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Questions about das Frühstück
How do you say "breakfast" in German?
In German, "breakfast" is das Frühstück. It is a noun.
Is das Frühstück masculine or feminine?
Das Frühstück is neuter. The plural is die Frühstücke.
How is das Frühstück used in a sentence?
Use das Frühstück as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Frühstück ist die Wichtigste Mahlzeit. (Breakfast is the most important meal.).
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