der Pfeffer
Translation
pepper
Examples
Ich brauche Salz und Pfeffer.
I need salt and pepper.
Gibst du mir bitte den Pfeffer?
Could you please pass me the pepper?
Grammar Patterns
to season ((sth.)) with pepper The meat is seasoned with salt and pepper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gewürz (spice); Antonyms: Salz (salt) (as a common pairing).
Etymology
From Old High German 'pfeffar', from Latin 'piper', cognate with English 'pepper'.
Memory Tips
The sound 'Pfeffer' is sharp, like the taste of pepper itself. Imagine someone saying 'Pfff!' after tasting something very peppery.