German Phrase
Spargel und Paprika sind lecker.
Meaning
The sentence states that both asparagus and bell pepper are tasty. It is a simple way to comment on the flavor of a dish or ingredients.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to describe food you are eating, when you are recommending a recipe, or when you are shopping and commenting on fresh produce.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SpargelundPaprikasindlecker
Spargel (der)
Masculine noun meaning 'asparagus'. In statements about food, the article can be omitted.
und
Coordinating conjunction meaning 'and' that links two nouns of equal grammatical status.
Paprika (die)
Feminine noun meaning 'bell pepper'. The singular and plural forms are identical.
sein – sind
Present tense of 'to be' for third‑person plural subjects. Must match the plural subject 'Spargel und Paprika'.
lecker
Predicative adjective meaning 'tasty'. It does not receive an ending after 'sein'.
🗨In Conversation
Wie findest du das Gemüse?
How do you find the vegetables?
Spargel und Paprika sind lecker.
Asparagus and bell pepper are tasty.
✕Common Mistakes
Spargel und Paprika ist lecker.
The verb must agree with the plural subject; use 'sind' instead of 'ist'.
Spargel und Paprika sind leckere.
After 'sein' the adjective stays in its base form; do not add an ending.
Spargel Paprika sind lecker.
Linking two nouns requires the conjunction 'und'.
↔Alternatives
Spargel und Paprika schmecken gut.
Asparagus and bell pepper taste good.
Ich finde Spargel und Paprika lecker.
I find asparagus and bell pepper tasty.
Das Spargel‑Paprika‑Gericht ist köstlich.
The asparagus‑pepper dish is delicious.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, Spargel (asparagus) is a celebrated spring delicacy, often served with hollandaise sauce or boiled potatoes. Paprika is a staple in southern German and Austrian cooking, featuring in stews and salads. 'Lecker' is informal; for a more formal tone you could use 'schmackhaft' or 'köstlich'. Remember the gender of the nouns: der Spargel, die Paprika.