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B1 noun #4,500 よく出る 11分で読める

die Margarine

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解説 die Margarine in your Level:

At the A1 level, you just need to know that 'die Margarine' is something you put on bread. It is very similar to the English word, making it easy to remember. You should know it is 'die' (feminine). You will use it in simple sentences like 'Ich esse Brot mit Margarine' (I eat bread with margarine). It is a basic food item found in the kitchen. Don't worry about complex grammar yet; just focus on the fact that it is a spreadable fat like butter but made from plants. You might see it on a shopping list ('Einkaufsliste'). It is pronounced with four syllables: Mar-ga-ri-ne. The 'g' is like in 'go', and the 'e' at the end is a soft sound. It is a very common word for breakfast and dinner in Germany.

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At the A2 level, you should be able to use 'die Margarine' in more varied contexts, such as shopping or simple cooking. You can use it with verbs like 'streichen' (to spread), 'kaufen' (to buy), or 'backen' (to bake). You should start noticing the difference between 'die Butter' and 'die Margarine'. In a supermarket, you might need to ask for it: 'Entschuldigung, wo steht die Margarine?' (Excuse me, where is the margarine?). You also learn that it is a feminine noun, so in the accusative (after 'ich brauche' or 'ich habe'), it stays 'die Margarine', but in the dative (after 'mit'), it becomes 'der Margarine'. For example: 'Ich backe einen Kuchen mit der Margarine.' You might also learn adjectives like 'weich' (soft) or 'kalt' (cold) to describe it.

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At the B1 level, you understand 'die Margarine' as a functional part of a diet. You can discuss health benefits, such as 'weniger Fett' (less fat) or 'pflanzliche Fette' (plant fats). You are comfortable using it in recipes and understand compound words like 'Backmargarine' (margarine for baking). You can also compare it to butter using comparative structures: 'Margarine ist gesünder als Butter' (Margarine is healthier than butter) or 'Margarine lässt sich leichter streichen als Butter' (Margarine spreads more easily than butter). You might encounter it in texts about healthy living or environmental sustainability (as a vegan alternative). You should also be aware of the correct spelling (with an 'a') and avoid common pronunciation mistakes.

At the B2 level, you can use 'die Margarine' in more abstract or technical discussions. You might talk about the 'Herstellung' (production) of margarine or the 'Inhaltsstoffe' (ingredients) like emulsifiers or vitamins. You can participate in debates about food industry standards, such as the labeling of 'rein pflanzlich' (purely plant-based) products. You understand the historical context of margarine as a 'surrogate' and how its social status has changed over time. You can use more complex grammar, such as the genitive case: 'Der Geschmack der Margarine hat sich verbessert' (The taste of the margarine has improved). You are also familiar with common idioms or colloquial ways of referring to different brands as generic terms for margarine.

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At the C1 level, your use of 'die Margarine' is nuanced. You can discuss the socio-economic history of the word, including its invention in the 19th century as a response to a prize offered by Napoleon III. You can analyze marketing strategies used by German margarine brands and how they shaped the German 'Frühstückskultur' (breakfast culture). You are capable of reading scientific articles about 'Transfettsäuren' (trans fats) in margarine or the environmental impact of palm oil used in its production. You can use the word in formal reports or academic essays about nutrition or the food industry. Your vocabulary includes related technical terms like 'Hydrierung' (hydrogenation) and 'Emulgator' (emulsifier).

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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of the word 'die Margarine'. You can appreciate literary references to margarine as a symbol of austerity or domestic life in 20th-century German literature. You can discuss the fine legal distinctions in EU food law regarding what can be labeled as 'Margarine' versus 'Streichfett'. You can use the word in complex rhetorical structures and understand subtle ironies or cultural jokes involving the 'Butter vs. Margarine' debate. You might even explore the etymology deeply, connecting the Greek root 'margaron' to the chemical history of the product. Your speech is indistinguishable from a native speaker, including the perfect use of the schwa at the end and the hard 'g' within the word's specific phonetic environment.

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Margarine is a plant-based spread used as a butter substitute.
It is a feminine noun in German: die Margarine.
Commonly used for breakfast (Abendbrot) and baking.
Known for being spreadable even when cold from the fridge.

The German noun die Margarine refers to a spreadable fat product used as a substitute for butter. Historically, it emerged as a cheaper alternative to dairy fats, but in modern German society, it has evolved into a staple chosen for various reasons including health, dietary restrictions, and environmental concerns. When you walk into a German supermarket, you will find an entire refrigerated section dedicated to Streichfette (spreadable fats), where die Margarine takes a prominent position. It is primarily composed of vegetable oils like rapeseed oil (Rapsöl), sunflower oil (Sonnenblumenöl), or linseed oil (Leinöl), mixed with water and emulsifiers to create a smooth, creamy consistency that remains spreadable even when cold.

Usage Context: In a typical German household, die Margarine is most frequently used during Abendbrot (the traditional evening meal of bread) or breakfast. It serves as the base layer on a slice of Vollkornbrot (whole grain bread) before adding cheese, cold cuts, or jam. Because it is plant-based, it is also the go-to choice for the growing vegan and vegetarian population in Germany.

Ich nehme lieber die Margarine, weil sie weniger gesättigte Fettsäuren hat als Butter.

Beyond just a spread, die Margarine is essential in German baking traditions. Many recipes for Rührkuchen (pound cake) or Plätzchen (cookies) specifically call for Backmargarine because of its consistent water content and melting point, which can provide a softer texture than butter. In professional culinary contexts, chefs might distinguish between Pflanzenmargarine (purely vegetable) and standard margarine, which might contain small amounts of milk components unless labeled otherwise.

Health Perception: For decades, die Margarine was marketed as the 'heart-healthy' alternative to butter in Germany. While the debate between butter and margarine continues among nutritionists, many Germans still associate margarine with cholesterol management and heart health, particularly brands fortified with Omega-3 fatty acids.

Kannst du mir bitte die Margarine aus dem Kühlschrank reichen?

The word itself is feminine in German (die), and while it can technically be pluralized as die Margarinen, this is extremely rare and usually only occurs when discussing different types or brands of the product. In daily conversation, you will almost exclusively use the singular form. Interestingly, the word has its roots in the Greek word 'margaron' (pearl), referring to the pearly luster of margaric acid, which was once thought to be a key component of the fat.

Diese Margarine lässt sich auch direkt aus dem Kühlschrank gut streichen.

Economic Aspect: Historically, die Margarine was known as 'Arme-Leute-Butter' (poor people's butter) in German-speaking regions. However, this stigma has largely vanished, and today it is viewed as a functional food product with specific culinary and health-related advantages.

Früher war die Margarine ein billiger Ersatz, heute ist sie eine bewusste Wahl.

Backen mit Margarine macht den Teig oft besonders geschmeidig.

Using die Margarine in a sentence requires an understanding of its role as a mass noun (uncountable in most contexts) and its grammatical gender. As a feminine noun, it takes the articles die (nominative/accusative), der (genitive/dative). Whether you are ordering at a restaurant, following a recipe, or discussing health, the word fits into several common syntactic structures.

As a Direct Object (Accusative): When you are performing an action on the margarine, such as buying or spreading it, use the accusative case. 'Ich kaufe die Margarine' (I am buying the margarine). 'Er streicht die Margarine auf das Brot' (He spreads the margarine onto the bread).

Hast du die Margarine schon in den Einkaufswagen gelegt?

In recipes, you will often see die Margarine used with measurements. Because it is a substance, we often use units like Gramm (grams) or Becher (tubs/cups). For example: 'Fügen Sie 250 Gramm weiche Margarine hinzu' (Add 250 grams of soft margarine). Notice that in this partitive construction, the article is often omitted.

In the Dative Case: When using prepositions like mit (with) or aus (out of), the article changes to der. 'Ich backe den Kuchen mit der Margarine' (I am baking the cake with the margarine). 'Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Butter und der Margarine?' (What is the difference between butter and the margarine?).

Mit der Margarine lässt sich der Teig leichter verarbeiten.

You can also use die Margarine in compound nouns, which is a very 'German' way of speaking. Common compounds include Margarinebrot (bread with margarine), Margarinedose (margarine container), and Margarineverbrauch (margarine consumption). These compounds help condense information and are used frequently in both spoken and written German.

Der Margarineverbrauch ist in den letzten Jahren leicht gestiegen.

Descriptive Adjectives: Common adjectives used with die Margarine include streichzart (easy to spread), fettarm (low-fat), gekühlt (chilled), and geschmolzen (melted). When an adjective precedes the noun with a definite article, it follows the weak declension: 'die weiche Margarine'.

Bitte nimm die fettarme Margarine aus dem Regal.

Finally, consider the register. In formal scientific or nutritional texts, you might encounter 'die Pflanzenmargarine' to specify its origin. In casual conversation, 'die Margarine' or even the brand name (like 'Lätta' or 'Rama') might be used as a generic term for the spread, similar to how 'Kleenex' is used for tissues.

In diesem Rezept wird Margarine statt Butter verwendet, um Kalorien zu sparen.

The word die Margarine is a ubiquitous term in German daily life, though its frequency varies depending on the social and domestic setting. You are most likely to hear it in three primary environments: the home, the supermarket, and in media advertisements. Understanding these contexts will help you recognize the word and use it naturally.

At the Breakfast Table: In a domestic setting, family members often ask for the margarine during meals. It's a functional request. 'Reichst du mir mal die Margarine?' is a standard phrase. Here, the word is used without much thought, as part of the rhythmic vocabulary of a shared meal.

Soll ich die Margarine oder die Butter auf den Tisch stellen?

In the supermarket (im Supermarkt), you will hear the word used by staff and customers alike. If you can't find it, you might ask: 'Wo finde ich die Margarine?' The staff will likely point you toward the dairy aisle, specifically the section for Fette und Öle. You might also hear shoppers comparing brands, discussing which Margarine is currently on sale (im Angebot).

In Media and Advertising: Germany has a long history of iconic margarine commercials. Brands like 'Rama' have been household names for decades. On television or radio, you will hear die Margarine described with emotive adjectives like frisch (fresh), natürlich (natural), or lecker (delicious). These ads often emphasize the 'family' and 'health' aspects of the product.

Die Werbung behauptet, dass diese Margarine wie frische Butter schmeckt.

In professional bakeries or kitchens, the word might be heard when discussing ingredients for mass production. Pastry chefs might discuss the Schmelzpunkt (melting point) of a specific Backmargarine to ensure the fluffiness of a croissant or a puff pastry. In these technical contexts, the word is used with precision and often preceded by technical descriptors.

Für diesen Blätterteig benötigen wir eine spezielle Margarine mit hohem Fettgehalt.

In Health Discussions: When talking to a doctor or a nutritionist in Germany, the word die Margarine often comes up in the context of a cholesterinarme Ernährung (low-cholesterol diet). You might hear: 'Ersetzen Sie Butter durch eine hochwertige Pflanzenmargarine'.

Meine Ärztin hat mir empfohlen, nur noch Margarine zu essen.

Lastly, you might encounter the word in historical documentaries or literature. Because margarine was a 'surrogate' food during the World Wars, it carries a certain historical weight when discussing the Nachkriegszeit (post-war era) and the subsequent Wirtschaftswunder (economic miracle) where food variety increased.

In der Nachkriegszeit war die Margarine oft das einzige verfügbare Fett.

Learning to use die Margarine correctly involves avoiding a few common pitfalls that English speakers and even advanced German learners sometimes encounter. These range from grammatical errors to conceptual misunderstandings of the product's role in German culture.

Gender Confusion: The most common mistake is using the wrong gender. While 'das Fett' (the fat) is neuter and 'der Aufstrich' (the spread) is masculine, die Margarine is strictly feminine. Saying 'das Margarine' or 'der Margarine' (in nominative) is a clear sign of a non-native speaker. Always remember: Die Margarine.

Falsch: Gib mir bitte das Margarine.
Richtig: Gib mir bitte die Margarine.

Another mistake relates to pronunciation. In German, the 'g' in Margarine is hard, like the 'g' in 'garden' [ɡ], and the 'e' at the end is pronounced as a schwa [ə]. English speakers often try to use a soft 'j' sound (like 'margin') or leave the 'e' silent. In German, it is [maʁɡaˈʁiːnə]. Pronouncing it like the English word will make it hard for locals to understand you quickly.

Pluralization: Learners often try to pluralize it when referring to multiple tubs. While 'zwei Margarinen' is grammatically possible, Germans almost always say 'zwei Packungen Margarine' (two packs of margarine) or 'zwei Becher Margarine' (two tubs of margarine). Using the plural form Margarinen sounds unnatural in 99% of situations.

Unnatürlich: Ich kaufe drei Margarinen.
Besser: Ich kaufe drei Packungen Margarine.

Confusing die Margarine with die Butter in recipes can be a culinary mistake. In German 'Konditorei' (pastry making), the two are not always interchangeable due to different melting points and water content. If a recipe specifically asks for Butter, using Margarine might change the flavor profile significantly, which Germans are quite sensitive to.

Spelling: Watch the spelling! It is often misspelled as 'Margerine' (with an 'e' in the middle) even by native speakers. The correct spelling uses an 'a': Margarine. This is a common 'Fehlerteufel' (spelling demon) in German elementary schools.

Falsch: Margerine
Richtig: Margarine

Lastly, there's the 'Vegan' trap. Not all Margarine in Germany is vegan. Some contain Molke (whey) or Fischöl (fish oil) for Vitamin D. Learners often assume Margarine equals Vegan, but one must check for the label rein pflanzlich (purely vegetable-based) to be sure.

Nicht jede Margarine ist automatisch vegan, lies lieber die Zutatenliste.

In the world of German spreadable fats and cooking ingredients, die Margarine exists alongside several other terms. Distinguishing between them is key to mastering culinary German and making the right choices at the grocery store.

die Butter vs. die Margarine: The most obvious comparison. Butter is an animal product made from milk fat, while Margarine is primarily plant-based. Butter is often preferred for its flavor ('Buttergeschmack'), whereas margarine is chosen for its spreadability and perceived health benefits.

Während Butter tierischen Ursprungs ist, besteht die Margarine meist aus Pflanzenölen.

Another term you will see is das Streichfett. This is a broader category that includes both butter-margarine blends and other spreadable fats. If you see a product labeled simply as 'Streichfett', it might be a mixture designed to taste like butter but spread like margarine.

das Schmalz: Schmalz (lard/rendered fat) is another traditional German spread, usually made from pork (Schweineschmalz) or goose (Gänseschmalz). Unlike die Margarine, it is purely animal-based and has a very distinct, savory flavor, often served with onions and apples on bread in rustic German pubs.

Für Vegetarier ist Margarine ein guter Ersatz für Schmalz oder Butter.

For cooking and frying, Germans might use das Pflanzenfett (vegetable fat) or das Pflanzenöl (vegetable oil). While die Margarine can be used for light frying, Pflanzenfett (like 'Biskin' or 'Palmin') is often solid at room temperature and has a higher smoke point, making it better for deep-frying or high-heat searing.

der Aufstrich: This general term means 'spread'. It covers everything from Frischkäse (cream cheese) to Nuss-Nougat-Creme (like Nutella). While die Margarine is a type of Aufstrich, the word Aufstrich usually implies something with more flavor than just plain fat.

Ich esse mein Brot am liebsten mit Margarine und einem herzhaften Aufstrich.

In a modern context, you might also hear vegane Butter. Although legally it cannot be called 'Butter' in the EU if it doesn't contain dairy, many people use this term colloquially to describe high-quality Margarine that is specifically formulated to mimic the taste and texture of real butter.

Heutzutage gibt es Margarine, die fast wie echte Butter schmeckt.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

Margarine was invented because Emperor Napoleon III offered a prize to anyone who could create a cheap butter substitute for the French navy and the poor.

発音ガイド

UK /ˌmɑːdʒəˈriːn/

US /ˈmɑːrdʒərɪn/

In German, the stress is on the third syllable: Mar-ga-RI-ne.

韻が合う語

Vitamine Maschine Kabine Lawine Ruine Sardine Praline Kantine

よくある間違い

Pronouncing the 'g' like a 'j' (English influence). It must be a hard 'g' [ɡ].
Omitting the final 'e'. It is a schwa [ə] and must be heard.
Stressing the first syllable instead of the third.
Mispronouncing the 'r' as an English 'r' instead of the German uvular 'r'.
Shortening the 'i' sound; it should be a long [iː].

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize because of the English cognate.

ライティング 3/5

Common spelling error (Margerine instead of Margarine).

スピーキング 4/5

Hard 'g' and final 'e' can be tricky for English speakers.

リスニング 2/5

Distinctive sound makes it easy to pick out in conversation.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

das Brot die Butter das Fett streichen essen

次に学ぶ

das Streichfett das Pflanzenöl die Ernährung der Inhaltsstoff die Backzutat

上級

die Hydrierung die Transfettsäuren die Emulgierung der Schmelzpunkt die Lebensmittelverordnung

知っておくべき文法

Feminine Nouns ending in -e

Die Margarine, die Lampe, die Tasche.

Dative after 'mit'

Mit der Margarine (feminine dative).

Accusative Direct Objects

Ich kaufe die Margarine.

Compound Noun Formation

Margarine + Dose = Margarinedose.

Weak Adjective Declension after definite article

Die weiche Margarine.

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Ich brauche die Margarine für mein Brot.

I need the margarine for my bread.

Direct object in the accusative case (die Margarine).

Die Margarine ist im Kühlschrank.

The margarine is in the refrigerator.

Subject in the nominative case.

Isst du Margarine oder Butter?

Do you eat margarine or butter?

General usage without an article.

Margarine ist weiß oder gelb.

Margarine is white or yellow.

Simple predicate adjective structure.

Hier ist die Margarine.

Here is the margarine.

Nominative after 'sein'.

Ich kaufe heute Margarine.

I am buying margarine today.

Accusative without article.

Die Margarine schmeckt gut.

The margarine tastes good.

Subject-verb-adverb structure.

Wo ist die Margarine?

Where is the margarine?

Interrogative sentence.

Kannst du mir bitte die Margarine geben?

Can you please give me the margarine?

Polite request with modal verb.

Ich streiche die Margarine auf das Brötchen.

I am spreading the margarine on the bread roll.

Accusative object with a prepositional phrase.

Wir backen den Kuchen mit Margarine.

We are baking the cake with margarine.

Dative case after 'mit' (without article).

Die Margarine ist billiger als die Butter.

The margarine is cheaper than the butter.

Comparative structure.

Nimm bitte die weiche Margarine.

Please take the soft margarine.

Adjective declension (weak).

Hast du die Margarine auf die Einkaufsliste geschrieben?

Did you write the margarine on the shopping list?

Perfect tense with accusative object.

Diese Margarine ist rein pflanzlich.

This margarine is purely plant-based.

Demonstrative pronoun 'diese'.

Ich mag keine Margarine auf meinem Brot.

I don't like margarine on my bread.

Negation with 'keine'.

Margarine wird oft als gesunde Alternative zu Butter beworben.

Margarine is often advertised as a healthy alternative to butter.

Passive voice construction.

Viele Menschen bevorzugen Margarine, weil sie leichter zu streichen ist.

Many people prefer margarine because it is easier to spread.

Subordinate clause with 'weil'.

In diesem Rezept kann man Butter durch Margarine ersetzen.

In this recipe, one can replace butter with margarine.

Prepositional phrase with 'durch' + accusative.

Die Margarine sollte im obersten Fach des Kühlschranks stehen.

The margarine should be in the top shelf of the refrigerator.

Subjunctive II (sollte) for advice/rules.

Ich habe eine Packung Margarine im Angebot gekauft.

I bought a pack of margarine on sale.

Noun-noun construction (Packung Margarine).

Achten Sie beim Kauf von Margarine auf die Inhaltsstoffe.

When buying margarine, pay attention to the ingredients.

Imperative form with 'achten auf'.

Früher galt Margarine als Arme-Leute-Essen.

In the past, margarine was considered poor people's food.

Verb 'gelten als' + nominative.

Die Margarine ist leider schon abgelaufen.

Unfortunately, the margarine has already expired.

Adjective 'abgelaufen' used as a predicate.

Die industrielle Herstellung von Margarine ist ein komplexer Prozess.

The industrial production of margarine is a complex process.

Genitive attribute (von Margarine).

Trotz der Kritik enthält moderne Margarine kaum noch Transfette.

Despite the criticism, modern margarine hardly contains any trans fats.

Preposition 'trotz' with genitive.

Es gibt verschiedene Sorten von Margarine, die mit Vitaminen angereichert sind.

There are various types of margarine that are enriched with vitamins.

Relative clause with 'die'.

Die Streichfähigkeit der Margarine bleibt auch bei niedrigen Temperaturen erhalten.

The spreadability of the margarine is maintained even at low temperatures.

Genitive case (der Margarine).

Man unterscheidet zwischen herkömmlicher Margarine und Halbfettmargarine.

A distinction is made between conventional margarine and low-fat margarine.

Verb 'unterscheiden zwischen' + dative.

Die Margarineindustrie hat in den letzten Jahrzehnten stark in Marketing investiert.

The margarine industry has invested heavily in marketing in recent decades.

Compound noun 'Margarineindustrie'.

Veganer nutzen Margarine häufig als Ersatz für tierische Fette beim Backen.

Vegans often use margarine as a substitute for animal fats when baking.

Adverbial usage of 'häufig'.

Das Aroma von Margarine kann durch natürliche Extrakte verfeinert werden.

The aroma of margarine can be refined with natural extracts.

Passive voice with 'kann ... werden'.

Die Erfindung der Margarine geht auf ein Preisausschreiben von Napoleon III. zurück.

The invention of margarine goes back to a competition held by Napoleon III.

Phrasal verb 'zurückgehen auf' + accusative.

In der EU unterliegt die Bezeichnung 'Margarine' strengen gesetzlichen Vorschriften.

In the EU, the designation 'margarine' is subject to strict legal regulations.

Verb 'unterliegen' + dative.

Die ökologische Bilanz von Margarine hängt stark von der Herkunft des verwendeten Palmöls ab.

The ecological balance of margarine depends heavily on the origin of the palm oil used.

Verb 'abhängen von' + dative.

Margarine fungiert in vielen Teigarten als wichtiger Emulgator.

Margarine functions as an important emulsifier in many types of dough.

Verb 'fungieren als'.

Die Akzeptanz von Margarine in der gehobenen Gastronomie ist nach wie vor gering.

The acceptance of margarine in high-end gastronomy remains low.

Genitive attribute and 'nach wie vor' idiom.

Durch die Hydrierung von Pflanzenölen erhält die Margarine ihre feste Konsistenz.

Through the hydrogenation of vegetable oils, margarine obtains its solid consistency.

Preposition 'durch' + accusative.

Die Margarine wurde ursprünglich als kostengünstiges Surrogat für die Armee entwickelt.

Margarine was originally developed as a cost-effective surrogate for the army.

Passive voice with 'wurde ... entwickelt'.

Analysen zeigen, dass Margarine oft reich an essenziellen Fettsäuren ist.

Analyses show that margarine is often rich in essential fatty acids.

Indirect speech/subordinate clause with 'dass'.

Die kulturgeschichtliche Bedeutung der Margarine als Symbol des sozialen Aufstiegs ist unbestritten.

The cultural-historical significance of margarine as a symbol of social mobility is undisputed.

Extended genitive constructions.

In literarischen Zeugnissen der Nachkriegszeit wird die Margarine oft als Inbegriff der Entbehrung dargestellt.

In literary accounts of the post-war period, margarine is often depicted as the epitome of deprivation.

Passive voice and complex nominal style.

Die molekulare Struktur der Margarine ermöglicht eine homogene Einbindung von Aromastoffen.

The molecular structure of margarine allows for a homogeneous integration of flavorings.

Sophisticated scientific vocabulary.

Trotz technologischer Fortschritte bleibt die sensorische Kluft zwischen Butter und Margarine bestehen.

Despite technological advances, the sensory gap between butter and margarine persists.

Prepositional phrase with 'trotz' and abstract noun 'Kluft'.

Die Margarine-Gesetzgebung des 20. Jahrhunderts spiegelt protektionistische Tendenzen der Milchwirtschaft wider.

The margarine legislation of the 20th century reflects protectionist tendencies in the dairy industry.

Separable verb 'widerspiegeln'.

In der modernen Lebensmitteltechnologie wird Margarine zunehmend durch fraktionierte Fette optimiert.

In modern food technology, margarine is increasingly optimized through fractionated fats.

Adverbial 'zunehmend' and passive voice.

Die diskursive Verknüpfung von Margarine und Volksgesundheit war ein Geniestreich des frühen Marketings.

The discursive link between margarine and public health was a stroke of genius in early marketing.

Complex subject phrase with 'Verknüpfung von'.

Man kann die Genese der Margarine nicht ohne den Kontext der industriellen Revolution verstehen.

One cannot understand the genesis of margarine without the context of the Industrial Revolution.

Modal verb 'kann' with negation and prepositional context.

よく使う組み合わせ

Margarine streichen

eine Packung Margarine

rein pflanzliche Margarine

weiche Margarine

geschmolzene Margarine

Margarine statt Butter

cholesterinfreie Margarine

Margarine aufs Brot

mit Margarine backen

eiskalte Margarine

よく使うフレーズ

Alles in Butter?

— This is an idiom meaning 'Everything okay?'. While it uses 'Butter', people often jokingly contrast it with margarine.

Bei uns ist alles in Butter – oder in Margarine!

Margarine ist streichzart.

— Margarine is easy to spread. A very common marketing phrase.

Diese Margarine ist direkt aus dem Kühlschrank streichzart.

Butter bei die Fische.

— An idiom meaning 'get to the point'. Margarine is never used here, which highlights its lower status in idioms.

Jetzt mal Butter bei die Fische: Wer hat die Margarine gegessen?

Die Margarine ist alle.

— The margarine is finished/empty. 'Alle' is a common colloquial way to say something is out.

Schatz, die Margarine ist alle, wir müssen neue kaufen.

Eine Messerspitze Margarine.

— A tiny amount (the tip of a knife) of margarine. Used in recipes.

Gib noch eine Messerspitze Margarine in die Pfanne.

Margarine mit Omega-3.

— Margarine enriched with Omega-3 fatty acids. Common on packaging.

Diese Margarine mit Omega-3 ist gut für das Herz.

Margarine für Veganer.

— Margarine for vegans. Used to specify dietary suitability.

Ist diese Margarine für Veganer geeignet?

Ein Becher Margarine.

— A tub of margarine. Standard unit of measurement.

Ich brauche einen ganzen Becher Margarine für den Kuchen.

Margarine schaumig schlagen.

— To beat margarine until foamy/fluffy. A common baking instruction.

Zuerst musst du die Margarine mit dem Zucker schaumig schlagen.

Die Margarine schmilzt.

— The margarine is melting. Used when cooking or if it's left in the sun.

Pass auf, die Margarine schmilzt in der Sonne.

よく混同される語

die Margarine vs die Butter

Butter is animal-based; margarine is plant-based. They look similar but taste different.

die Margarine vs das Schmalz

Schmalz is rendered animal fat, much heavier and more savory than margarine.

die Margarine vs das Öl

Oil is liquid; margarine is a solid emulsion.

慣用句と表現

"Jemandem Margarine um den Bart schmieren"

— A variation of 'Honig um den Mund schmieren' (to flatter someone). Using 'Margarine' makes it sound cheaper or more sarcastic.

Du musst mir keine Margarine um den Bart schmieren, ich weiß, was du willst.

informal/ironic

"Brot-und-Margarine-Geschäft"

— A basic, unexciting but steady business. Similar to 'bread and butter' in English, but sometimes implies lower quality.

Das ist unser tägliches Brot-und-Margarine-Geschäft.

informal

"Margarine-Gesicht"

— A very rare, derogatory slang term for someone with oily skin or a 'fake' smile.

Er hat so ein Margarine-Gesicht, dem traue ich nicht.

slang

"Wie Margarine in der Sonne"

— To melt away or lose composure quickly.

Seine Geduld schmolz wie Margarine in der Sonne.

informal

"Nicht die Butter auf dem Brot gönnen"

— To be very envious. Sometimes replaced with 'Margarine' to imply even more extreme stinginess.

Er gönnt mir nicht mal die Margarine auf dem Brot.

informal

"Margarine-Adel"

— A historical term for people who got rich quickly through the food industry, often used mockingly.

Die Familie gehört zum alten Margarine-Adel der Stadt.

literary/historical

"Das ist doch Margarine!"

— Exclamation meaning 'That's cheap/fake!'.

Diese Ausrede ist doch Margarine!

slang

"Sich die Margarine vom Brot nehmen lassen"

— To let someone take advantage of you. A variation of the 'Butter' version.

Lass dir nicht die Margarine vom Brot nehmen!

informal

"Margarine-Lächeln"

— A greasy or artificial smile.

Sie begrüßte uns mit einem aufgesetzten Margarine-Lächeln.

informal

"Auf Margarine gebaut sein"

— To have a weak foundation or be unstable.

Seine Argumente sind auf Margarine gebaut.

informal

間違えやすい

die Margarine vs die Margerite

Similar spelling and sound.

A 'Margerite' is a flower (daisy), whereas 'Margarine' is a food spread.

Die Margerite blüht im Garten, aber die Margarine steht im Kühlschrank.

die Margarine vs die Mandarine

Rhyming and similar length.

A 'Mandarine' is a fruit (tangerine/mandarin).

Ich esse eine Mandarine und ein Brot mit Margarine.

die Margarine vs die Marine

Similar sound.

The 'Marine' refers to the Navy.

Die Marine nutzt viel Margarine in der Kombüse.

die Margarine vs das Magazin

Similar start.

A 'Magazin' is a magazine or warehouse.

Ich lese ein Magazin über Margarine.

die Margarine vs die Margarine (vs English pronunciation)

False friend in pronunciation.

German uses hard 'g' [ɡ], English uses soft 'j' [dʒ].

Sag nicht 'Mar-ja-rine', sag 'Mar-ga-ri-ne'.

文型パターン

Ich esse [Brot] mit [Margarine].

Ich esse Brot mit Margarine.

Kannst du mir [die Margarine] geben?

Kannst du mir die Margarine geben?

Es ist [gesünder], [Margarine] statt [Butter] zu essen.

Es ist gesünder, Margarine statt Butter zu essen.

Zuerst [rührt] man [die Margarine] [schaumig].

Zuerst rührt man die Margarine schaumig.

Die [Streichfähigkeit] der [Margarine] ist [hervorragend].

Die Streichfähigkeit der Margarine ist hervorragend.

Aufgrund der [Inhaltsstoffe] gilt [die Margarine] als [wertvoll].

Aufgrund der Inhaltsstoffe gilt die Margarine als wertvoll.

Die [Erfindung] der [Margarine] war eine [Notwendigkeit].

Die Erfindung der Margarine war eine Notwendigkeit.

Die [Margarinisierung] der [Gesellschaft] ist ein [Phänomen].

Die Margarinisierung der Gesellschaft ist ein Phänomen.

語族

名詞

Die Pflanzenmargarine

Die Backmargarine

Die Halbfettmargarine

Die Margarinepackung

Die Margarineindustrie

動詞

einfetten (to grease with fat)

streichen (to spread)

ersetzen (to substitute)

形容詞

margarinehaltig (containing margarine)

fettig (fatty)

streichzart (spreadable)

使い方

frequency

Very common in daily household and culinary contexts.

よくある間違い

Using 'der' or 'das' Margarine. → die Margarine
Margarine is always feminine in German. Using the wrong article is a very common beginner error.
Spelling it 'Margerine'. → Margarine
Even native speakers make this mistake, but the correct spelling uses an 'a' in the second syllable.
Pronouncing it like 'Mar-ja-rine'. → Mar-ga-ri-ne
The 'g' in German is hard [ɡ], not soft like in English 'margin'.
Trying to use the plural 'Margarinen' for two tubs. → Zwei Packungen Margarine
Like 'water' or 'milk', margarine is usually treated as a mass noun. We count the containers, not the substance.
Assuming all margarine is vegan. → Vegane Margarine / rein pflanzlich
Some margarines contain animal-derived vitamins or milk products. Always check the label.

ヒント

Remember the Gender

Think of 'die Margarine' as a lady named 'Margot' who only eats plants. This helps you remember it's feminine.

The Hard G

Never use the English 'j' sound. Imagine the 'g' is standing firm like a 'gate'. Mar-Ga-Ri-Ne.

The 'A' factor

The middle vowel is an 'A', not an 'E'. Think of 'Margarine' as having a 'Gar' like a 'Garage'.

Look for 'Rein Pflanzlich'

If you are vegan, don't assume all margarine is safe. Look for the specific label 'rein pflanzlich'.

Baking Secret

Use 'Backmargarine' for cakes to get a softer texture than butter, especially in 'Rührteig'.

Compounds

Germans love long words. Practice saying 'Margarinebecher' to get used to compound nouns.

The Butter Debate

If someone asks 'Butter oder Margarine?', it's a common small talk topic in Germany. Have an opinion ready!

Omega-3

Check the label for 'Omega-3-Fettsäuren' if you want the healthiest option available in German stores.

Keep it Cold

Margarine should always go back in the 'Kühlschrank' immediately to stay fresh and spreadable.

Don't use for 'Alles in Butter'

Even if you prefer margarine, the idiom is always 'Alles in Butter'. Don't change it to margarine!

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'MAR-velous GAR-den' (Margarine) where plants grow to make your spread. The 'ine' at the end is like 'fine' – it's a fine plant spread.

視覚的連想

Imagine a bright yellow tub with a picture of a sunflower on it. The sunflower represents the plant oil, and the tub represents the 'spreadable' nature of 'die Margarine'.

Word Web

Butter Brot Frühstück Vegan Pflanzenöl Kühlschrank Streichen Fett

チャレンジ

Go to a grocery store and find three different types of 'Margarine'. Read the ingredients aloud in German: 'Rapsöl', 'Sonnenblumenöl', 'Wasser'.

語源

The word originated in France in the 1860s. It was coined by the chemist Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès. He derived it from the Greek word 'margaron', which means 'pearl'.

元の意味： The name referred to 'margaric acid', which had a pearly appearance when crystallized. At the time, it was believed to be a distinct fatty acid.

Indo-European (via Greek and French into German).

文化的な背景

Be careful when discussing 'Margarine' with food purists in Germany; some consider it 'inferior' to butter, while others view it as a necessary ethical choice.

Unlike the US, where 'margarine' is often synonymous with any 'fake butter', Germans are very specific about the fat content and ingredients due to strict EU laws.

The brand 'Rama' is so famous in Germany that people sometimes say 'Rama' instead of 'Margarine'. The 'Margarine-Krieg' (Margarine War) refers to historical political battles between dairy farmers and margarine producers. The painter Joseph Beuys famously used 'Fett' (fat/margarine) in his art, symbolizing warmth and energy.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Shopping

Wo ist die Margarine?
Welche Margarine ist vegan?
Ist die Margarine im Angebot?
Ich nehme diese Margarine.

Baking

200 Gramm Margarine abwiegen.
Die Margarine schaumig rühren.
Margarine schmelzen.
Backmargarine verwenden.

Health/Diet

Margarine ist cholesterinfrei.
Pflanzliche Fette bevorzugen.
Weniger Margarine essen.
Margarine mit Vitamin D.

Breakfast

Margarine aufs Brot streichen.
Reich mir bitte die Margarine.
Die Margarine ist zu hart.
Margarine und Marmelade.

History

Margarine in der Nachkriegszeit.
Die Erfindung der Margarine.
Margarine als Ersatzprodukt.
Frühere Margarinegesetze.

会話のきっかけ

"Isst du lieber Butter oder Margarine zum Frühstück?"

"Glaubst du, dass Margarine wirklich gesünder ist als Butter?"

"Welche Marke von Margarine kaufst du normalerweise?"

"Hast du schon mal einen Kuchen nur mit Margarine gebacken?"

"Was hältst du von veganer Margarine, die wie Butter schmecken soll?"

日記のテーマ

Beschreibe dein typisches Frühstück. Spielt Margarine dabei eine Rolle?

Warum entscheiden sich viele Menschen heute für Margarine statt für Butter?

Erinnere dich an ein Rezept aus deiner Kindheit. Wurde darin Margarine verwendet?

Wie hat sich das Image der Margarine im Laufe der Zeit verändert?

Schreibe eine kurze Geschichte über einen Bäcker, dem die Margarine ausgegangen ist.

よくある質問

10 問

Nein, nicht jede Margarine ist vegan. Manche Sorten enthalten Milchbestandteile wie Molke oder sogar Fischöl für Vitamin D. Man sollte auf das V-Label oder den Aufdruck 'rein pflanzlich' achten.

Es wird mit einem harten 'G' wie in 'Garten' ausgesprochen. Die Betonung liegt auf der dritten Silbe: Mar-ga-RI-ne. Das 'e' am Ende wird kurz gesprochen.

In der deutschen Sprache sind viele Wörter, die auf '-ine' enden, weiblich (z.B. die Maschine, die Kabine). Margarine folgt diesem Muster.

Ja, aber nur für niedrige bis mittlere Temperaturen. Zum scharfen Anbraten ist Pflanzenöl oder spezielles Bratfett besser, da Margarine Wasser enthält und spritzen kann.

Margarine muss laut Gesetz mindestens 80% Fett enthalten. Produkte mit weniger Fett oder Mischungen aus Butter und Öl werden oft als 'Streichfett' bezeichnet.

Das ist umstritten. Margarine hat weniger gesättigte Fettsäuren und kein Cholesterin, aber Butter ist ein weniger verarbeitetes Naturprodukt. Viele Deutsche wählen Margarine aus gesundheitlichen Gründen.

Geöffnete Margarine hält sich im Kühlschrank meist mehrere Wochen bis Monate. Man sollte sie aber immer mit einem sauberen Messer entnehmen, um Schimmel zu vermeiden.

Der französische Chemiker Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès erfand sie 1869 im Auftrag von Napoleon III. als günstigen Butterersatz für das Militär.

Das ist eine Margarine mit einem reduzierten Fettgehalt von etwa 39-41%. Sie hat weniger Kalorien, ist aber nicht zum Braten oder Backen geeignet.

Der Name kommt vom griechischen Wort 'margaron' für Perle, wegen des perlmuttartigen Glanzes der Fettsäuren bei der Herstellung.

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