German Phrase
Hummus und Gemüse sind lecker.
Meaning
The sentence states that both hummus and vegetables taste good. It’s a simple, positive comment about a dish or snack, emphasizing the enjoyment of the flavors.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to compliment a plate that includes hummus and raw or cooked vegetables, for example at a dinner, a potluck, or a casual snack break.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HummusundGemüsesindlecker
Noun gender & article
‘Hummus’ is masculine (der Hummus) and ‘Gemüse’ is neuter (das Gemüse); both are used without an article here.
Coordinating conjunction
‘und’ simply links two nouns, keeping the verb in plural form.
Verb agreement
‘sein’ must be conjugated to the plural ‘sind’ because the subject consists of two items.
Predicative adjective
‘lecker’ is used predicatively after ‘sein’ and therefore has no ending.
🗨In Conversation
Wie findest du das Essen?
How do you find the food?
Hummus und Gemüse sind lecker.
Hummus and vegetables are tasty.
✕Common Mistakes
Hummus und Gemüse ist lecker.
The verb must agree with the plural subject; use ‘sind’ not ‘ist’.
Hummus und Gemüse sind leckerer.
When used predicatively after ‘sein’, ‘lecker’ stays unchanged; do not add the comparative ending.
↔Alternatives
Hummus und Gemüse schmecken gut.
Hummus and vegetables taste good.
Hummus mit Gemüse ist köstlich.
Hummus with vegetables is delicious.
Das Hummus‑Gemüse‑Combo ist sehr lecker.
The hummus‑vegetable combo is very tasty.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries hummus is often served as a dip alongside fresh veggie sticks like carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper. ‘Lecker’ is informal and friendly; for a more formal setting you might say ‘köstlich’ or ‘schmackhaft’. Also, remember that ‘Gemüse’ is a collective noun – it can refer to one type of vegetable or a mix, so the plural verb is still required when paired with another noun.