German Phrase
Lachs mit Ofengemüse geht schnell.
Meaning
The sentence states that a salmon dish served with oven‑roasted vegetables can be prepared quickly. It emphasizes the convenience of a healthy, balanced meal that doesn’t require a lot of time in the kitchen.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re talking about cooking, sharing a recipe, or recommending a fast, nutritious dinner option to friends or family. It works well in casual conversation, cooking blogs, or when answering the question ‘Was kann man schnell kochen?’ (What can be cooked quickly?).
✦Grammar Breakdown
LachsmitOfengemüsegehtschnell
Lachs (noun, masculine)
A masculine noun; in the nominative case here as the subject of the sentence.
mit (preposition)
‘mit’ always governs the dative case; ‘Ofengemüse’ is neuter, so its dative form is identical to the nominative.
Ofengemüse (compound noun)
A neuter compound noun (das Ofengemüse). In the dative after ‘mit’ it stays ‘Ofengemüse’.
geht (verb gehen)
Third‑person singular present of ‘gehen’. In this construction it means ‘is’ or ‘takes’ in the sense of ‘takes little time’.
schnell (adverb)
An adverb modifying the verb ‘geht’, indicating speed or brevity.
🗨In Conversation
Was hast du heute zum Abendessen geplant?
What are you planning for dinner tonight?
Lachs mit Ofengemüse geht schnell.
Salmon with oven vegetables is quick.
✕Common Mistakes
Lachs mit Ofengemüse geht schnell.
Learners sometimes translate ‘geht schnell’ as ‘goes fast’, which sounds odd in English. In German it idiomatically means ‘takes little time’. Use ‘ist schnell zubereitet’ if you want a more literal translation.
Lachs mit Ofengemüses geht schnell.
The preposition ‘mit’ always takes dative; don’t change the noun to a genitive form like ‘Ofengemüses’. The correct dative is identical to the nominative for neuter nouns.
Lachs geht schnell.
Saying ‘Lachs geht schnell’ would suggest the fish itself moves quickly, which is nonsensical. The phrase must include the dish or cooking context.
↔Alternatives
Lachs mit Ofengemüse ist schnell zubereitet.
Salmon with oven vegetables is prepared quickly.
Man kann Lachs mit Ofengemüse schnell machen.
One can make salmon with oven vegetables quickly.
Lachs und Ofengemüse sind ein schnelles Gericht.
Salmon and oven vegetables are a quick dish.
Cultural Tip
In German households, especially in the north, fresh fish like salmon is a staple for a healthy diet. Oven‑roasted vegetables (Ofengemüse) are popular because they require minimal prep and can be cooked on the same tray as the fish, saving time and energy. When you say something ‘geht schnell’, you’re often implying it’s suitable for a busy weekday evening, not a formal dinner party.