German Phrase
Lass uns bald zusammen etwas kochen.
Meaning
A friendly invitation meaning ‘Let’s cook something together soon.’ It conveys enthusiasm for a shared activity and implies a near‑future plan.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings with friends, family members, or classmates when you want to propose a cooking session in the near future. It works well in casual conversation, text messages, or when making plans for a weekend.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lassunsbaldzusammenetwaskochen
Lass uns + Infinitiv
The construction ‘Lass uns’ (imperative of lassen) + infinitive expresses a suggestion that includes the speaker, similar to English ‘let’s’. It is always followed directly by the infinitive verb.
bald (adverb)
‘bald’ means ‘soon’. It can be placed before or after the verb phrase; here it modifies the whole suggestion.
zusammen (adverb)
‘zusammen’ means ‘together’. It is an adverb that can be positioned before the object or after the time adverb.
etwas (indefinite pronoun)
‘etwas’ means ‘something’. It is used here as the direct object of ‘kochen’.
kochen (infinitive)
The main verb in infinitive form, required after ‘Lass uns’. No ‘zu’ is added.
🗨In Conversation
Lass uns bald zusammen etwas kochen.
Let's cook something together soon.
Klingt super! Was hast du im Sinn?
Sounds great! What do you have in mind?
✕Common Mistakes
Lass uns zu kochen.
‘zu’ is not used after ‘Lass uns’; the infinitive follows directly.
Lass uns bald zusammen etwas zu kochen.
Adding ‘zu’ before ‘kochen’ is incorrect in this construction.
Lass uns bald zusammen etwas kocht.
The verb must stay in infinitive form; ‘kocht’ is a conjugated form.
↔Alternatives
Wir könnten bald zusammen kochen.
We could cook together soon.
Wie wäre es, wenn wir bald zusammen etwas kochen?
How about we cook something together soon?
Lass uns demnächst zusammen etwas zubereiten.
Let's prepare something together in the near future.
Cultural Tip
Cooking together is a popular way to bond in German culture, especially on weekends or during holidays. It’s common to share recipes from different regions (e.g., Bavarian pretzels, Swabian spaetzle) and to enjoy a relaxed, communal meal afterwards. Keep the tone friendly and informal; using ‘Lass uns’ signals a casual, inclusive invitation.