In German

Löffel

Meaning: spoon

Example sentences

  • IchessedieSuppemiteinemLöffel.

    I eat the soup with a spoon.

  • DerLöffelliegtaufdemTisch.

    The spoon is on the table.

  • BittegebenSiemireinenLöffel.

    Please give me a spoon.

Grammar note

“Der Löffel” is masculine. The plural is also “die Löffel”, with no change. The umlaut “ö” is the only special sound to remember.

Common mistake

Don't confuse “Löffel” (spoon) with “Löwe” (lion). They look similar and both start with “L”, but a spoon and a lion are very different.

Quick check

Which German word means “spoon”?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the German for “fork”?

“Die Gabel”.

What is the plural of “Löffel”?

“Löffel”, with no change.