German Phrase
Smoothies sind super schnell.
Meaning
Literally, ‘Smoothies are super fast.’ In everyday German this means that smoothies can be prepared very quickly, often in just a minute or two.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to emphasize how quick it is to make a smoothie, for example while talking about breakfast options, healthy habits, or when comparing to other drinks that take longer to prepare.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Smoothiessindsuperschnell.
Plural noun without article
‘Smoothies’ is a plural noun used without a definite or indefinite article, which is common when speaking about things in general.
sein – present tense
‘sind’ is the 3rd‑person plural present of the verb ‘sein’ (to be) and must match the plural subject.
Super as intensifier
‘super’ is a colloquial adverb meaning ‘very’ or ‘extremely’; it does not change form.
Predicative adjective
When an adjective follows ‘sein’, it stays in its base form (no ending) – ‘schnell’ not ‘schnelles’.
🗨In Conversation
Smoothies sind super schnell.
Smoothies are super fast.
Ja, ich mache sie jeden Morgen zum Frühstück.
Yes, I make them every morning for breakfast.
✕Common Mistakes
Smoothies ist super schnell.
‘Smoothies’ is plural, so the verb must be ‘sind’, not ‘ist’.
Smoothies sind super schnelles.
After ‘sein’, adjectives stay in their base form; do not add an ending.
Smoothies sind sehr sehr schnell.
Avoid double intensifiers; one is enough.
↔Alternatives
Smoothies sind ganz schnell.
Smoothies are quite fast.
Smoothies sind sehr schnell.
Smoothies are very fast.
Smoothies lassen sich schnell zubereiten.
Smoothies can be prepared quickly.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, a quick, nutritious breakfast is popular, especially among students and professionals. Saying something is ‘super schnell’ is informal and works well in casual conversation, but you’d switch to ‘sehr schnell’ in a more formal setting. Also, note that ‘Smoothie’ is borrowed from English and is used exactly the same way in German.