German Phrase
Suche kalorienarme Snacks.
Meaning
The sentence means “I’m looking for low‑calorie snacks.” It conveys a personal request for snack options that contain few calories, often spoken when planning a diet, grocery shopping, or asking for recommendations.
When to use
Use it at a supermarket, in a conversation with friends, or when searching online for snack ideas. It works well in informal spoken German and in short written requests.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SuchekalorienarmeSnacks
Verb: suchen (Suche)
"Suche" is the first‑person singular present of the verb "suchen" (to look for). The subject pronoun "ich" is omitted because German often drops it in simple statements.
Adjective ending: -e
"kalorienarme" is a compound adjective (Kalorien + arm) with a weak ending "-e" because it precedes a plural noun in the accusative case.
Noun: Snacks
"Snacks" is a masculine plural noun (die Snacks) borrowed from English. In the accusative it stays "Snacks".
🗨In Conversation
Suche kalorienarme Snacks.
I’m looking for low‑calorie snacks.
Wie wäre es mit Karottensticks und Hummus?
How about carrot sticks and hummus?
✕Common Mistakes
Suche kalorienreich Snacks.
Kalorienreich means high in calories, the opposite of what you intend.
Suche kalorienarme Snack.
"Snacks" is plural; if you use the singular you must change the noun and possibly the verb.
Suche nach kalorienarme Snacks.
After "nach" the noun must be in dative: "nach kalorienarmen Snacks".
↔Alternatives
Ich suche Snacks mit wenig Kalorien.
I am looking for snacks with few calories.
Ich will kalorienarme Knabbereien finden.
I want to find low‑calorie munchies.
Kannst du mir gesunde Snacks empfehlen?
Can you recommend healthy snacks to me?
Cultural Tip
In Germany the word "Snacks" is common for quick bites between meals. Typical low‑calorie choices include raw vegetables, fruit, Quark with herbs, or whole‑grain crackers. When asking staff in a shop, you can say "Gibt es hier kalorienarme Snacks?" for a polite request. In southern regions people may also use the term "Imbiss" for snack foods, though it can imply a more savory, street‑food style.