German Phrase
Ich bin Vegetarier.
Meaning
Literally “I am a vegetarian.” The sentence declares a personal dietary choice – that the speaker does not eat meat. It can also imply a broader lifestyle that avoids animal products.
When to use
Use this phrase when you introduce yourself, answer questions about your diet, or explain why you might decline a meat dish at a restaurant or a social gathering.
✦Grammar Breakdown
IchbinVegetarier
Personalpronomen
„Ich“ is the first‑person singular pronoun and is always capitalised in German.
Verb sein (bin)
„bin“ is the 1st‑person singular present form of the irregular verb sein (to be).
Substantiv Vegetarier
„Vegetarier“ is a masculine noun; it is capitalised and can be declined (e.g., des Vegetariers).
Kein Artikel
When stating a profession, nationality or lifestyle, German omits the indefinite article: *Ich bin Vegetarier*, not *Ich bin ein Vegetarier*.
🗨In Conversation
Bist du Vegetarier?
Are you a vegetarian?
Ja, ich bin Vegetarier.
Yes, I am a vegetarian.
✕Common Mistakes
Ich bin vegetarian.
Use the German noun *Vegetarier* (or *Vegetarierin* for females), not the English word.
Ich bin ein Vegetarier.
When stating a profession or lifestyle, German omits the indefinite article.
↔Alternatives
Ich esse kein Fleisch.
I don't eat meat.
Ich lebe vegetarisch.
I live vegetarianly.
Ich bin Vegetarierin.
I am a female vegetarian.
Cultural Tip
Vegetarianism is very common in German‑speaking countries; most restaurants mark vegetarian dishes with a green leaf or the word *vegetarisch*. When ordering, you can simply say *Ich bin Vegetarier* to let the staff know you need a meat‑free option. In formal contexts you may also use the adjective *vegetarisch* (e.g., *Ich bin vegetarisch*), but the noun form is the most natural for self‑identification.