In German

Sandwich

Meaning: sandwich

Example sentences

  • IchmachemireinSandwich.

    I'm making myself a sandwich.

  • DasSandwichhatKäseundSchinken.

    The sandwich has cheese and ham.

  • ZumMittagesseicheinSandwich.

    I eat a sandwich for lunch.

Grammar note

“Das Sandwich” is neuter, borrowed from English. The plural is “die Sandwiches”. For an open-faced slice of bread, Germans say “ein belegtes Brot” instead.

Common mistake

Don't confuse “Sandwich” with “Sendung” (broadcast/package) — a different word that happens to start with the same letters.

Quick check

Which German word means “sandwich”?

More words on this topic

KäsecheeseBrotbreadMittagessenlunchRestaurantrestaurant

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Frequently asked questions

Is “Sandwich” masculine, feminine or neuter?

Neuter: “das Sandwich”.

What do Germans call an open-faced sandwich?

“Ein belegtes Brot” (literally “a topped bread”).