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German Phrase

Koch große Mengen Getreide.

/kɔx ˈɡʁoːsə ˈmɛŋən ˈɡɛtʁaɪ̯də/
Meaning"Cook large amounts of grain."
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Meaning

This is a direct command telling someone to prepare or cook a lot of grain. It can be used in a kitchen, a farm, or any setting where large‑scale food preparation is needed.

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When to use

Use this phrase when giving instructions for bulk cooking, such as in a restaurant kitchen, a community kitchen, or when planning food storage for the winter. It also appears in agricultural workshops discussing grain processing.

✦Grammar Breakdown

KochgroßeMengenGetreide

1

Imperativ (du)

For a direct command to 'you' (informal), drop the verb ending -en and add -e (optional) or nothing: kochen → Koch (colloquial) or Koche (more formal).

2

Starke Deklination ohne Artikel

When an adjective precedes a noun without an article, it takes the strong ending: große (Nom./Akk. Plural).

3

Akkusativ Plural

Mengen is plural and functions as the direct object, so it stays in the accusative form, which is identical to the nominative.

4

Getreide as a Neuter Mass Noun

Getreide is a neuter, uncountable noun; it does not change in the accusative and is treated like a mass noun.

🗨In Conversation

A

Koch große Mengen Getreide, wir brauchen genug für den Wintervorrat.

Cook large amounts of grain, we need enough for the winter stock.

Alles klar, ich setze den großen Topf auf.

All right, I’ll put the big pot on.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Koch großen Mengen Getreide.

    Without an article the adjective takes the strong ending -e, not -en.

  • Koche große Mengen Getreide.

    Both Koche and Koch are correct; however, using Koche in a very informal kitchen command can sound overly formal.

  • Koch große Mengen Getreiden.

    Getreide is a neuter mass noun and does not take a dative ending here.

↔Alternatives

  • Koche viel Getreide.

    Cook a lot of grain.

  • Bereite große Mengen Getreide zu.

    Prepare large quantities of grain.

  • Koch viel Getreide.

    Cook much grain.

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Cultural Tip

In German the short imperative (Koch!) is common in spoken, informal contexts, especially in kitchens. The phrase "große Mengen" is a standard way to talk about bulk quantities, and "Getreide" covers wheat, rye, barley, etc., which are staples of German cuisine and traditional bread making.