German Phrase
Kichererbsen-Curry ist schnell und gesund.
Meaning
The sentence means “Chickpea curry is quick and healthy.” It emphasizes that the dish can be prepared in a short time and that it offers nutritional benefits.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to recommend a recipe, describe what you’re cooking, or highlight a meal that is both fast to make and good for your well‑being.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Kichererbsen-Curryistschnellundgesund
Compound noun with hyphen
When two nouns are combined and the first noun modifies the second, German often uses a hyphen (e.g., Kichererbsen‑Curry) to keep the phrase readable.
Verb "sein" (to be)
The verb "ist" is the 3rd‑person singular present of "sein" and agrees with the singular noun phrase "Kichererbsen‑Curry".
Adjective placement
Adjectives like "schnell" and "gesund" follow the verb "sein" and are not declined because they are predicative.
Coordinating conjunction "und"
"und" simply links two adjectives of equal weight; no comma is needed before it.
🗨In Conversation
Was kochst du heute zum Abendessen?
What are you cooking for dinner tonight?
Kichererbsen-Curry ist schnell und gesund.
Chickpea curry is quick and healthy.
✕Common Mistakes
Kichererbsen Curry ist schnell und gesund.
Missing hyphen makes the compound harder to read; the standard form is Kichererbsen‑Curry.
Kichererbsen-Curry sind schnell und gesund.
The subject is singular (the dish), so the verb must be "ist", not "sind".
Kichererbsen-Curry ist schnell, und gesund.
Do not place a comma before "und" when it simply joins two adjectives.
↔Alternatives
Kichererbsen-Curry lässt sich rasch zubereiten und ist nahrhaft.
Chickpea curry can be prepared quickly and is nutritious.
Dieses Kichererbsen‑Curry ist in wenigen Minuten fertig und sehr gesund.
This chickpea curry is ready in a few minutes and very healthy.
Ein schnelles, gesundes Kichererbsen‑Curry ist immer eine gute Idee.
A quick, healthy chickpea curry is always a good idea.
Cultural Tip
Chickpeas (Kichererbsen) have become a staple in German vegetarian and vegan cooking, especially after the 2010s curry‑wave. The hyphenated compound is typical in modern German recipe language, making the dish sound both contemporary and easy to understand. When ordering in a German restaurant, you can simply say "Ein Kichererbsen‑Curry, bitte" and the staff will know you want a plant‑based, curry‑flavored meal.