15초 만에
- Adding spices or herbs to enhance the flavor of your food.
- Can be used metaphorically to make stories or speeches more interesting.
- A regular verb used in kitchens and everyday conversations across Germany.
뜻
It’s the act of adding spices or herbs to food to make it taste better. Think of it as giving your meal a personality instead of leaving it boring and bland.
주요 예문
3 / 6Cooking dinner with a partner
Ich muss die Suppe noch ein bisschen würzen.
I still need to season the soup a little bit.
At a restaurant, asking for salt
Darf ich mein Essen selbst nachwürzen?
May I season my food myself?
Giving a business presentation
Wir sollten die Präsentation mit ein paar Beispielen würzen.
We should spice up the presentation with a few examples.
문화적 배경
Germans traditionally use 'Maggi-Würze', a dark liquid seasoning, to 'nachwürzen' soups and stews. It's a staple in many households. In Bavaria, 'würzen' often involves 'Kümmel' (caraway), which is believed to help digest heavy meals like roast pork. Hamburg's history as a spice port means that even traditional dishes sometimes have unexpected spices like cloves or allspice. The 'Döner' culture has introduced 'Pul Biber' (chili flakes) as a standard way to 'würzen' fast food.
The 'Mit' Rule
Always remember that 'würzen' loves the preposition 'mit'. It's your best friend for building correct sentences.
Don't Over-spice!
In Germany, 'überwürzt' is a common complaint. Be careful with the salt!
15초 만에
- Adding spices or herbs to enhance the flavor of your food.
- Can be used metaphorically to make stories or speeches more interesting.
- A regular verb used in kitchens and everyday conversations across Germany.
What It Means
Würzen is all about adding life to your food. It means adding salt, pepper, or herbs. Think of it as the final magic touch. Without it, a meal is just fuel. With it, a meal is an experience. You use it when you want flavor. It is a very common word in German kitchens. You will hear it every single day. It makes everything taste better. Don't be that person who eats bland potatoes!
How To Use It
Using würzen is quite simple for you. It is a regular verb in German. You say ich würze or er würzt. If you use a modal verb, put it at the end. For example, Ich muss das Fleisch würzen. You can also use it as a noun. Die Würze means the seasoning itself. Just remember to keep the ü sound clear. It sounds like a 'u' with pursed lips. Unless you want your guests to think you're a robot, use it often.
When To Use It
Use this when you are cooking with friends. It is perfect for a dinner party. You can also use it metaphorically. Want to make a boring story better? You can würzen your story with funny details. It works for speeches and presentations too. If a meeting is dry, add some humor. You are essentially 'seasoning' the conversation. It makes you sound very natural and fluent. Your German friends will love the extra effort.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use würzen if you mean 'spicy' heat. If the food burns your tongue, use scharf. Würzen is about flavor, not just heat. Also, do not use it for 'sharpening' a knife. That word is schärfen, which sounds similar. Avoid using it for adding liquid ingredients like water. If you add oil, that is not really würzen. Stick to spices, herbs, and metaphorical 'spice'. Your grandma might judge your salt levels otherwise!
Cultural Background
Germans love their seasoning, especially salt and pepper. You will always find these on a German table. Historically, spices were very expensive in Europe. Having a well-seasoned meal showed your wealth. Today, Germans love using fresh herbs like parsley. There is even a famous saying about salt. In der Kürze liegt die Würze means brevity is wit. It shows how much Germans value the right 'seasoning' in life. It's a deep part of the culinary soul.
Common Variations
You will often hear the word nachwürzen. This means to add more seasoning later. If the soup is bland, you nachwürzen at the table. Another one is abwürzen, which means finishing the seasoning. You might also see Gewürz on spice jars. This is the noun for 'spice' or 'seasoning'. Knowing these variations helps you navigate a German supermarket. You will see these words on every single label. It's the key to a tasty German life.
사용 참고사항
The verb is neutral and safe for all contexts. Just remember that 'würzig' refers to flavor complexity, not chili heat.
The 'Mit' Rule
Always remember that 'würzen' loves the preposition 'mit'. It's your best friend for building correct sentences.
Don't Over-spice!
In Germany, 'überwürzt' is a common complaint. Be careful with the salt!
Use 'nachwürzen'
Using 'nachwürzen' at a restaurant makes you sound very native and polite.
Brevity is Key
Remember the proverb 'In der Kürze liegt die Würze' when writing emails or giving speeches in German.
예시
6Ich muss die Suppe noch ein bisschen würzen.
I still need to season the soup a little bit.
A standard way to describe the final steps of cooking.
Darf ich mein Essen selbst nachwürzen?
May I season my food myself?
Using 'nachwürzen' specifically for adding extra spice at the table.
Wir sollten die Präsentation mit ein paar Beispielen würzen.
We should spice up the presentation with a few examples.
Metaphorical use to make something more engaging.
Vergiss nicht, das Fleisch kräftig zu würzen!
Don't forget to season the meat heavily!
Informal advice using the infinitive form.
Du würzt dein Essen, als hättest du keine Geschmacksknospen!
You season your food as if you had no taste buds!
A playful jab at someone's lack of seasoning skills.
Er würzte seine Worte immer mit viel Liebe.
He always seasoned his words with a lot of love.
Poetic use of the verb to describe a person's character.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'würzen'.
Ich ______ {die|f} Suppe mit Salz.
The subject is 'ich', so the verb ending is '-e'.
Which sentence is correct for adding more salt at the table?
Was sagst du?
'Nachwürzen' means to add seasoning after the food is served.
Match the spice with the food it usually 'würzt'.
Zuordnen:
These are common culinary pairings in Germany.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Schmeckt das Essen? B: Es ist okay, aber ich muss es noch ein bisschen ______.
If the food is 'okay' but needs something, 'würzen' is the logical action.
Match the sentence to the context.
Sentence: 'Er würzt seine Rede mit Humor.'
This is a figurative use of 'würzen'.
🎉 점수: /5
시각 학습 자료
Würzig vs. Scharf
연습 문제 은행
5 연습 문제Ich ______ {die|f} Suppe mit Salz.
The subject is 'ich', so the verb ending is '-e'.
Was sagst du?
'Nachwürzen' means to add seasoning after the food is served.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are common culinary pairings in Germany.
A: Schmeckt das Essen? B: Es ist okay, aber ich muss es noch ein bisschen ______.
If the food is 'okay' but needs something, 'würzen' is the logical action.
Sentence: 'Er würzt seine Rede mit Humor.'
This is a figurative use of 'würzen'.
🎉 점수: /5
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, it includes herbs, spices, and even liquids like lemon juice or vinegar.
Usually not. For sweet things, we use 'süßen' (to sweeten) or 'verfeinern'.
'Würzen' is the act of adding spices. 'Abschmecken' is the act of tasting and then deciding if more is needed.
It is a weak (regular) verb: würzte, gewürzt.
Use the adjective 'würzig' for flavorful and 'scharf' for hot/chili.
No, that would be very strange! You can only 'würzen' things like stories, life, or food.
It means the food has a strong, pleasant flavor profile.
Yes, '{die|f} Würze' (the seasoning) or '{das|n} Würzen' (the act of seasoning).
Only for specific drinks like 'Glühwein' (mulled wine), which is 'gewürzt'.
It is a spice mix, like curry powder or taco seasoning.
관련 표현
Salz in die Suppe geben
similarTo add the essential element
abschmecken
similarTo taste and adjust seasoning
verfeinern
builds onTo refine/improve flavor
In der Kürze liegt die Würze
specialized formBrevity is the soul of wit
gepfeffert
similarSalty/Crude or Expensive
