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German Phrase

Geröstetes Gemüse ist lecker.

/ɡəˈʁøːstətəs ɡəˈmyːzə ɪst ˈlɛkɐ/
Meaning"Roasted vegetables are tasty."
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Meaning

The sentence means ‘Roasted vegetables are tasty.’ It is a simple declarative statement that evaluates the flavor of a dish.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to comment on a side dish, a vegetarian meal, or any roasted vegetable preparation—at a dinner table, in a cooking class, or while sharing a recipe on social media.

✦Grammar Breakdown

GeröstetesGemüseistlecker

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Geröstetes (Partizip II als Adjektiv)

‘Geröstetes’ is a past‑participle used as an adjective. It takes a strong declension ending –es because ‘Gemüse’ is neuter, singular, nominative.

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Gemüse (Neutrum, Nominativ)

‘Gemüse’ is a neuter noun; in the subject position it stays unchanged in the nominative case.

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ist (sein, 3. Person Singular)

The verb ‘sein’ is conjugated as ‘ist’ for third‑person singular subjects.

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lecker (prädikativ)

When an adjective follows ‘sein’, it is used predicatively and therefore has no ending.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wie hat dir das Abendessen geschmeckt?

How did you like the dinner?

Geröstetes Gemüse ist lecker.

Roasted vegetables are tasty.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Geröstetes Gemüse sind lecker.

    ‘Gemüse’ is singular (neuter), so the verb must be ‘ist’, not ‘sind’.

  • Geröstete Gemüse ist lecker.

    The adjective needs the strong ending –es for neuter nominative singular; ‘Geröstete’ would be wrong here.

  • Geröstetes Gemüse ist leckeres.

    When used predicatively after ‘sein’, the adjective stays uninflected; ‘leckeres’ is incorrect.

↔Alternatives

  • Geröstetes Gemüse schmeckt gut.

    Roasted vegetables taste good.

  • Das geröstete Gemüse ist köstlich.

    The roasted vegetables are delicious.

  • Ich finde das geröstete Gemüse sehr lecker.

    I find the roasted vegetables very tasty.

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Cultural Tip

In German cuisine, roasted vegetables (like carrots, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and pumpkin) are a staple side dish, especially in the autumn and winter months. They are often seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and herbs such as rosemary or thyme. Saying ‘Geröstetes Gemüse ist lecker’ is a friendly, informal way to compliment the host’s cooking, and it’s perfectly acceptable in both casual family meals and more formal dinner settings.