The Better German Podcast helps you understand German in a clear, simple and practical way. I’m Susi Blümel, your teacher from Vienna, and in each episode I guide you through everyday German, useful vocabulary, culture, learning tips and more.
Some episodes teach you the language directly; others help you understand how German really works.
You can listen to any episode on its own, but you’ll get the most benefit if you start with Episode 1 — the podcast follows a gentle step-by-step progression.
63 Breakfast Words in German
2026-03-26 24 min
What do you actually say at breakfast in German?
In this episode, you'll learn the most important German words for breakfast — from Breakfast and Breakfast Buffet to eggs, bread, coffee, and more.
You'll also see how German builds long words by combining smaller ones, and why some everyday words work differently than in English. This episode is about understanding what you'll actually hear and say in real life — especially in places like hotels, cafés, and bakeries.
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Even if you’re a complete beginner, there are questions for your level — and you’ll still get clear guidance on what to do next.
- What breakfast words mean in German (and why it's not sometimes the same logic as English)
- How German combines words (like Breakfast + Buffet ) to make one word.
- Essential breakfast vocabulary (eggs, drinks, bread, and more)
- The difference between standard German and Austrian words (like 'Paradeiser' for Tomato in Austria )
- Why bread culture in German-speaking countries is different
- How small word endings (like -chen ) change the meaning of a word.
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