German Phrase
Wie machst du japanisches Sushi?
Meaning
The sentence asks someone to explain the steps or technique they use to prepare Japanese‑style sushi. It focuses on the method rather than the ingredients.
When to use
Use this question when you are cooking together, watching a cooking show, or chatting with a friend who is known for making sushi at home. It works in informal settings; for a formal context you could say “Wie bereiten Sie japanisches Sushi zu?”
✦Grammar Breakdown
WiemachstdujapanischesSushi?
Wie (How)
An interrogative adverb used at the beginning of a question to ask about manner or method.
machst (2nd person singular of machen)
Verb 'machen' conjugated for 'du'; in questions the verb follows the interrogative word.
du (subject pronoun)
Personal pronoun for 'you' (informal singular); placed after the verb in yes‑no and wh‑questions.
japanisches (adjective declension)
Adjective 'japanisch' takes a weak ending '-es' because it follows the indefinite article (here omitted) and modifies a neuter noun.
Sushi (neuter noun, indeclinable)
Borrowed from Japanese; in German it is treated as a neuter noun (das Sushi) and does not change in plural.
🗨In Conversation
Wie machst du japanisches Sushi?
How do you make Japanese sushi?
Ich koche zuerst den Reis, würze ihn mit Reisessig und forme dann kleine Rollen mit rohem Lachs, Avocado und Nori.
I first cook the rice, season it with rice vinegar, and then roll small pieces with raw salmon, avocado, and nori.
✕Common Mistakes
Wie machst du japanische Sushi?
The adjective must agree with the neuter noun ‘Sushi’, so the correct ending is ‘-es’.
Wie machst du Sushi machen?
Avoid double verbs; the correct structure is ‘Wie machst du …?’ not ‘… machen’.
Wie du machst japanisches Sushi?
In German questions the verb follows the interrogative word, not the subject.
↔Alternatives
Wie bereitest du Sushi zu?
How do you prepare sushi?
Wie stellst du japanisches Sushi her?
How do you produce Japanese sushi?
Wie kochst du Sushi?
How do you cook sushi?
Cultural Tip
In Japan sushi is traditionally prepared by a trained chef (Itamae) who spends years mastering rice seasoning and knife skills. In Germany, “Sushi” is often a casual home‑cooked dish, and the word is treated as neuter (das Sushi). When speaking to native Japanese speakers, avoid “machen” – they would use “zubereiten” or “herstellen”. Also, remember that authentic sushi uses vinegared rice (Shari) and fresh, high‑quality fish; the German version may substitute smoked salmon or cooked ingredients for safety.