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German Phrase

Ingwer und Knoblauch geben richtig viel Geschmack.

/ˈɪŋvɐ ʊnt ˈknɔplaʊx ˈɡeːbn̩ ˈrɪçtɪç fiːl ɡəˈʃmak/
Meaning"Ginger and garlic give a lot of flavor."
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Meaning

This phrase literally translates to 'Ginger and garlic give really much flavor.' It's a common way to express that these two ingredients are highly effective at enhancing the taste of a dish. It emphasizes their strong contribution to the overall flavor profile.

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When to use

You would typically use this phrase when discussing cooking, recipes, or the ingredients of a meal. It's perfect for praising the flavor contribution of ginger and garlic, or when explaining why a dish tastes so good. It can be used in casual conversations among friends or family.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IngwerundKnoblauchgebenrichtigvielGeschmack

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Ingwer und Knoblauch

These are the German words for 'ginger' and 'garlic'. Both are masculine nouns: 'der Ingwer' and 'der Knoblauch'. In this phrase, they are the compound subject in the nominative case.

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geben

This is the plural form of the verb 'geben' (to give), conjugated for 'sie' (they), referring to 'Ingwer und Knoblauch'. It's the idiomatic choice for ingredients contributing flavor.

3

richtig viel

'Richtig' acts as an intensifier here, meaning 'really' or 'very'. It modifies 'viel' (much/a lot), which quantifies 'Geschmack'. This combination emphasizes the significant amount of flavor.

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Geschmack

This is a masculine noun, 'der Geschmack', meaning 'flavor' or 'taste'. In this sentence, it is in the accusative case as the direct object of 'geben'.

🗨In Conversation

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Dieses Curry schmeckt fantastisch! Was ist dein Geheimnis?

This curry tastes fantastic! What's your secret?

Ich glaube, Ingwer und Knoblauch geben richtig viel Geschmack.

I think ginger and garlic give a lot of flavor.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Ingwer und Knoblauch machen richtig viel Geschmack.

    While 'machen' means 'to make', 'geben' (to give) is the more natural and idiomatic verb to use when talking about ingredients contributing flavor in German.

  • Ingwer und Knoblauch geben viel richtig Geschmack.

    The adverb 'richtig' (really/very) should precede 'viel' (much/a lot) to modify it, not follow it. The correct order is 'richtig viel'.

↔Alternatives

  • Ingwer und Knoblauch würzen gut.

    Ginger and garlic season well.

  • Ingwer und Knoblauch sorgen für viel Aroma.

    Ginger and garlic provide a lot of aroma.

  • Ingwer und Knoblauch sind sehr geschmacksintensiv.

    Ginger and garlic are very flavorful.

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Cultural Tip

Ginger and garlic are staples in many international cuisines, and while not traditionally central to classic German cooking, they have become incredibly popular due to the influence of Asian, Mediterranean, and other global dishes. Germans appreciate strong, aromatic flavors, and these ingredients are widely available and used in home cooking and restaurants, especially in modern fusion cuisine. This phrase reflects a general appreciation for their potent flavor contribution.