In German

Knoblauch

Meaning: garlic

Example sentences

  • IchschneidedenKnoblauchklein.

    I'm chopping the garlic small.

  • DasEssenriechtnachKnoblauch.

    The food smells of garlic.

  • KnoblauchistgutfürdieGesundheit.

    Garlic is good for your health.

Grammar note

“Der Knoblauch” is masculine and has no plural in everyday use — you talk about “viel Knoblauch” (a lot of garlic), not “Knoblauche”.

Common mistake

Don't confuse “Knoblauch” with “Kohlrabi” or “Kopfsalat” — several German vegetable names start with “K” but mean very different things.

Quick check

Which German word means “garlic”?

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Frequently asked questions

Is “Knoblauch” masculine, feminine or neuter?

Masculine: “der Knoblauch”.

How do you say “a lot of garlic”?

“Viel Knoblauch” — it has no everyday plural.