German Phrase
Wokgerichte sind immer schnell gemacht.
Meaning
Literally, “Wok dishes are always made quickly.” It conveys that cooking a meal in a wok is a fast process, emphasizing speed as a typical characteristic of wok cooking.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to describe the speed of wok cooking, for example in a kitchen chat, while planning a quick dinner, or when comparing cooking methods.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Wokgerichtesindimmerschnellgemacht
Plural noun
Wokgerichte is the plural of Wokgericht; nouns ending in -e often form the plural with -e.
sein + Partizip II (Passive)
The construction sind … gemacht is the present passive: the dish is made (by someone).
Adverb placement
immer (always) and schnell (quickly) are adverbs and sit directly before the participle.
Adjective used adverbially
schnell can function as an adverb without changing form.
🗨In Conversation
Wollen wir heute etwas Schnelles kochen?
Do we want to cook something quick today?
Klar, Wokgerichte sind immer schnell gemacht.
Sure, wok dishes are always made quickly.
✕Common Mistakes
Wokgerichte machen immer schnell.
Using the active verb makes the sentence ungrammatical; you need the passive construction with sein + Partizip II.
Wokgericht ist immer schnell gemacht.
The subject is plural, so the verb must be sind, not ist.
Wokgerichte sind schnell immer gemacht.
Placing "immer" after "schnell" changes the natural adverb order and sounds odd.
↔Alternatives
Wokgerichte lassen sich immer schnell zubereiten.
Wok dishes can always be prepared quickly.
Man kann Wokgerichte immer rasch kochen.
One can always cook wok dishes fast.
Wokgerichte sind stets im Handumdrehen fertig.
Wok dishes are always ready in a flash.
Cultural Tip
The wok, originally a Chinese cooking vessel, became popular in German households in the 1990s as a symbol of fast, healthy cooking. In Germany, "Wokgerichte" often refer to stir‑fry meals with vegetables, meat or tofu, and the phrase highlights the convenience that many busy families appreciate.