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German Phrase

Tofu und Tempeh sind auch richtig gut.

/ˈtoːfu ʊnt ˈtɛmpə ˈzɪnt aʊ̯x ˈʁɪçtɪç ɡuːt/
Meaning"Tofu and tempeh are also really good."
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Meaning

The sentence means “Tofu and tempeh are also really good.” It emphasizes that both plant‑based proteins are tasty or healthy, adding them to a list of things that are already considered good.

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When to use

Use this phrase in casual conversation when you want to praise tofu and tempeh, for example while talking about a vegan meal, a restaurant menu, or a cooking experiment.

✦Grammar Breakdown

TofuundTempehsindauchrichtiggut.

1

Verb 'sein' (sind)

Use 'sind' because the subject 'Tofu und Tempeh' is plural, so the verb must agree in number.

2

Conjunction 'und'

'und' simply links two nouns, here two types of plant‑based protein.

3

Adverb 'auch'

'auch' means 'also' and adds the idea that these items are good in addition to something else previously mentioned.

4

Intensifier 'richtig'

'richtig' intensifies the adjective, similar to 'really' or 'truly' in English.

5

Adjective 'gut'

'gut' means 'good' and follows the adverb 'richtig' without any ending because it is used predicatively.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wie findest du das neue vegane Restaurant?

How do you find the new vegan restaurant?

Tofu und Tempeh sind auch richtig gut.

The tofu and tempeh are also really good.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Tofu und Tempeh ist auch richtig gut.

    The verb must agree with the plural subject; use 'sind' not 'ist'.

  • Tofu und Tempeh sind auch sehr gut.

    'Richtig' and 'sehr' have slightly different tones; 'richtig' sounds more colloquial.

  • Tofu Tempeh sind auch richtig gut.

    Do not omit the conjunction; it links the two nouns.

↔Alternatives

  • Tofu und Tempeh schmecken wirklich gut.

    Tofu and tempeh taste really good.

  • Ich finde Tofu und Tempeh super lecker.

    I find tofu and tempeh super tasty.

  • Tofu und Tempeh sind ebenfalls sehr gut.

    Tofu and tempeh are also very good.

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Cultural Tip

In Germany, plant‑based proteins like tofu and tempeh have become mainstream, especially in larger cities. The phrase 'richtig gut' is colloquial and conveys strong approval; it is more informal than 'sehr gut'. When speaking with older generations, you might prefer 'wirklich gut' or simply 'gut'.