Der Spinat is a versatile and healthy green vegetable, a staple in many German kitchens.
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- Common green leafy vegetable.
- Eaten cooked or in salads.
- Rich in nutrients.
§ Understanding 'der Spinat'
- DEFINITION
- a leafy green vegetable, often cooked or used in salads
Ich mag Spinat sehr gern.
§ Grammatical Gender: Masculine
§ Using 'der Spinat' in Sentences
- Nominative Case (Subject): This is when 'Spinat' is doing the action.
Der Spinat ist frisch.
- Accusative Case (Direct Object): This is when 'Spinat' is receiving the action.
Ich kaufe den Spinat auf dem Markt.
- Dative Case (Indirect Object or after certain prepositions): This case often indicates to whom or for whom something is done, or follows specific prepositions.
Sie gibt dem Spinat etwas Salz hinzu.
- Genitive Case (Possession): This case shows possession and often translates to 'of the...' in English. It's less common with 'Spinat' but still possible.
Der Geruch des Spinats ist angenehm.
§ Prepositions with 'Spinat'
- mit (with) + Dative
Ich esse Fisch mit Spinat.
- für (for) + Accusative
Das Rezept ist für Spinat und Käse.
- ohne (without) + Accusative
Ich mag meine Pizza ohne Spinat.
§ Common Phrases with 'Spinat'
- Rahmspinat (cream spinach): A popular dish, often served with fish or potatoes.
Zum Abendessen gibt es Fisch mit Rahmspinat.
- frischer Spinat (fresh spinach): Emphasizing the freshness.
Wir brauchen frischen Spinat für den Salat.
Le savais-tu ?
Spinach was introduced to Europe in the 11th century by the Moors through Spain.
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Don't confuse 'der Spinat' with other green vegetables like 'der Salat' (lettuce), 'der Grünkohl' (kale), or 'der Brokkoli' (broccoli). While all are green, they are distinct plants.
Remember that 'Spinat' is masculine ('der Spinat'), even though some other vegetables might be feminine or neuter.
'Spinat' is often used in the singular, even when referring to a quantity, similar to 'water' or 'sugar' in English. The plural 'die Spinate' exists but is less common and refers to different types of spinach.
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Sounds similar to 'Spinat' but has a completely different meaning.
'Spinnerei' means 'spinning mill' or 'nonsense/crazy idea'.
Das ist doch reine Spinnerei! (That's pure nonsense!)
Starts with 'Sp' and has a similar vowel sound in the first syllable.
'Speer' means 'spear'.
Der Jäger warf den Speer. (The hunter threw the spear.)
Similar beginning sound and 'n' sound.
'Spanne' means 'span' or 'interval'.
Die Spanne zwischen den Terminen war lang. (The interval between the appointments was long.)
Similar beginning sound and length.
'Spion' means 'spy'.
Ein Spion wurde gefasst. (A spy was caught.)
Similar beginning sound, but it's a verb and has multiple meanings.
'spinnen' means 'to spin' (thread) or colloquially 'to be crazy'.
Hör auf zu spinnen! (Stop being crazy!)
Origine du mot
Old French 'espinache'
Sens originel : thorny plant (referring to the seed pods)
PersianContexte culturel
Spinach is a very common vegetable in Germany and is used in many traditional dishes. A popular dish is 'Spinat mit Spiegelei' (spinach with a fried egg). It's also often served as a side dish with fish or potatoes. You'll find it fresh, frozen, or even canned in German supermarkets.
Teste-toi 18 questions
Listen for the food I like to eat.
Listen for the vegetable offered for dinner.
Listen for the color of the spinach.
Read this aloud:
Ich koche Spinat.
Focus: Spinat
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Spinat ist gesund.
Focus: gesund
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Magst du Spinat?
Focus: Magst du
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Write a short sentence about liking or not liking spinach.
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Ich mag Spinat sehr gern. (I like spinach very much.)
Write a sentence saying that spinach is green.
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Der Spinat ist grün. (The spinach is green.)
Write a short sentence about eating spinach for dinner.
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Wir essen Spinat zum Abendessen. (We eat spinach for dinner.)
Was kocht Anna heute?
Read this passage:
Anna kocht gern. Heute macht sie eine Suppe. In der Suppe ist viel Spinat. Anna isst die Suppe mit Brot.
Was kocht Anna heute?
The passage says 'Heute macht sie eine Suppe.' (Today she makes a soup.)
The passage says 'Heute macht sie eine Suppe.' (Today she makes a soup.)
Was kauft Tim im Supermarkt?
Read this passage:
Tim geht in den Supermarkt. Er kauft Obst und Gemüse. Er kauft Äpfel, Bananen und eine Packung Spinat. Tim mag Spinat.
Was kauft Tim im Supermarkt?
The passage states 'Er kauft Obst und Gemüse.' (He buys fruit and vegetables.)
The passage states 'Er kauft Obst und Gemüse.' (He buys fruit and vegetables.)
Was braucht die Mutter für die Quiche?
Read this passage:
Meine Mutter macht eine Quiche. Für die Quiche braucht sie Eier, Käse und Spinat. Die Quiche ist sehr lecker.
Was braucht die Mutter für die Quiche?
The passage says 'Für die Quiche braucht sie Eier, Käse und Spinat.' (For the quiche, she needs eggs, cheese, and spinach.)
The passage says 'Für die Quiche braucht sie Eier, Käse und Spinat.' (For the quiche, she needs eggs, cheese, and spinach.)
What did I eat last night?
Do you like spinach in your drink?
How did the cook prepare the spinach?
Read this aloud:
Spinat ist sehr gesund und enthält viele Vitamine.
Focus: Spinat, gesund, Vitamine
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Wir könnten einen Salat mit frischem Spinat machen.
Focus: Salat, frischem, Spinat
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Read this aloud:
Meine Mutter kocht oft Spinatcremesuppe.
Focus: Mutter, kocht, Spinatcremesuppe
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Summary
Der Spinat is a versatile and healthy green vegetable, a staple in many German kitchens.
- Common green leafy vegetable.
- Eaten cooked or in salads.
- Rich in nutrients.
Exemple
Popeye isst Spinat, um stark zu werden.
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