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German Phrase

Ich steh auf 'nen guten Salat.

/ɪç ˈʃteː ʔaʊf ˈʔɛn ˈɡuːtn̩ ˈzaːlat/
Meaning"I love a good salad."
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Meaning

Literally, “I stand on a good salad,” but idiomatically it means “I’m into a good salad” or “I really like a good salad.” The phrase uses the colloquial *auf etwas stehen* construction to express personal preference.

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When to use

Use this sentence in casual conversation when you want to tell friends or family that you love a fresh, tasty salad. It’s perfect for dining‑out talks, food‑related small talk, or when you’re recommending a salad you enjoy.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Ichstehauf'nengutenSalat

1

steh (stehe)

Colloquial contraction of the verb *stehen* in the first person singular; used with *auf* to express liking something.

2

auf + Akkusativ

*Auf* here takes the accusative case because it indicates the object of interest.

3

'nen = einen

Informal spoken form of the masculine accusative indefinite article *einen*.

4

guten (Adjektiv)

Adjective *gut* takes the weak ending *-en* after the indefinite article in the accusative masculine singular.

5

Salat (Maskulin)

*Salat* is a masculine noun, so it follows the masculine accusative pattern.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ich steh auf 'nen guten Salat.

I’m really into a good salad.

Mmh, das klingt lecker! Welchen magst du am liebsten?

Mmh, that sounds delicious! Which one do you like best?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich stehe auf einen guten Salat.

    Using the full form *stehe* sounds overly formal for this idiom; the colloquial *steh* matches the spoken style.

  • Ich steh auf ein guten Salat.

    The indefinite article must be accusative masculine *einen* (or its colloquial form *'nen*).

  • Ich stehe auf 'nen guten Salat.

    Mixing the formal verb *stehe* with the colloquial article *'nen* creates a register clash.

↔Alternatives

  • Ich mag einen guten Salat.

    I like a good salad.

  • Ich habe Lust auf einen guten Salat.

    I feel like having a good salad.

  • Ein guter Salat ist mein Ding.

    A good salad is my thing.

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Cultural Tip

The idiom *auf etwas stehen* is common in spoken German and works for food, hobbies, music, etc. It’s informal, so keep it to friends or relaxed settings. The contraction *'nen* is typical in everyday speech but should be avoided in formal writing.