German Phrase
Paella ist ein Reisgericht aus Spanien.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that paella is a type of dish made primarily with rice and that it originates from Spain. It is a factual statement often used when introducing the food to someone unfamiliar with it.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are talking about food culture, describing a menu, or explaining a recipe to a German‑speaking audience. It works well in travel conversations, cooking classes, or when you want to highlight the Spanish origin of a dish.
✦Grammar Breakdown
PaellaisteinReisgerichtausSpanien.
sein (ist)
The verb 'sein' is used for identity and classification; here it links Paella to its definition.
indefinite article (ein)
Use 'ein' for masculine/neuter nouns in the nominative when the noun is introduced for the first time.
compound noun (Reisgericht)
German often combines nouns; 'Reisgericht' literally means 'rice dish'.
preposition aus + dative
The preposition 'aus' expresses origin and always governs the dative case (Spanien → Spanien).
proper noun (Spanien)
Country names are capitalized and do not take an article in this construction.
🗨In Conversation
Was ist das für ein Gericht?
What kind of dish is this?
Paella ist ein Reisgericht aus Spanien.
Paella is a rice dish from Spain.
✕Common Mistakes
Paella ist ein Reisgericht von Spanien.
Use 'aus' for origin, not 'von'.
Paella ist der Reisgericht aus Spanien.
The indefinite article 'ein' is needed because the dish is being introduced for the first time.
Paella ist ein Reisgerichtes aus Spanien.
No genitive ending is required after 'ein' in the nominative case.
↔Alternatives
Paella kommt aus Spanien und ist ein Reisgericht.
Paella comes from Spain and is a rice dish.
Paella ist ein spanisches Reisgericht.
Paella is a Spanish rice dish.
Aus Spanien stammt das Reisgericht Paella.
The rice dish Paella originates from Spain.
Cultural Tip
Paella originated in the Valencia region of Spain, traditionally cooked over an open fire in a wide, shallow pan called a 'paellera'. Authentic recipes often include saffron, rabbit, chicken, and local vegetables. In Spain, paella is a communal dish, served straight from the pan and shared among friends and family, so you’ll often hear the phrase '¡A comer!' (let's eat!) when it’s brought to the table.