German Phrase
Die Crème brûlée ist ein Klassiker.
Meaning
The sentence states that the dessert crème brûlée is considered a classic. It emphasizes the timeless popularity and high regard of this French‑origin dessert in German-speaking contexts.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to praise a dessert, describe a menu item, or discuss culinary traditions. It works well in restaurants, food blogs, or casual conversation about favorite sweets.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DieCrème brûléeisteinKlassiker.
Definite article (Die)
‘Die’ is the feminine singular definite article in German, used here because ‘Crème brûlée’ is treated as a feminine noun.
Loanword gender
Foreign nouns like ‘Crème brûlée’ keep their gender when borrowed; in German they are usually feminine, hence ‘die Crème brûlée’.
Verb ‘sein’ (ist)
‘ist’ is the 3rd‑person singular present of ‘sein’ (to be) and links the subject with its predicate.
Indefinite article (ein)
‘ein’ is the masculine/neuter indefinite article. ‘Klassiker’ is masculine, so ‘ein Klassiker’ is correct.
Noun ‘Klassiker’
‘Klassiker’ means ‘classic’ (a timeless example) and is masculine.
🗨In Conversation
Die Crème brûlée ist ein Klassiker.
The crème brûlée is a classic.
Ja, das knusprige Karamell oben macht sie besonders lecker.
Yes, the crunchy caramel on top makes it especially delicious.
✕Common Mistakes
Der Crème brûlée ist ein Klassiker.
‘Crème brûlée’ is feminine in German, so the correct article is ‘die’, not ‘der’.
Die Crème brûlée ist ein Klassiker.
The noun is ‘Klassiker’ (with an ‘e’). Misspelling it as ‘Klassiker’ changes the word entirely.
Die Crème brûlée sind ein Klassiker.
Avoid using ‘sind’ here; the subject is singular, so the verb must be ‘ist’.
↔Alternatives
Die Crème brûlée ist ein echter Klassiker.
The crème brûlée is a true classic.
Crème brûlée gilt als Klassiker der Desserts.
Crème brûlée is regarded as a classic dessert.
Man kann sagen, dass Crème brûlée ein Klassiker ist.
One can say that crème brûlée is a classic.
Cultural Tip
In German cuisine, French desserts like Crème brûlée are often highlighted as ‘Klassiker’ because of their long history and refined technique. When ordering in a German restaurant, you’ll hear ‘ein Klassiker’ used for dishes that have stood the test of time, signalling both quality and tradition. Remember that loanwords keep their original gender – most are treated as feminine, so you’ll say ‘die Crème brûlée’, ‘die Pizza’, etc.