What is the German word for "spoon"?

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Löffel is the German word for “spoon.” The other options are different utensils: Essstäbchen means “chopsticks,” Gabel means “fork,” and Messer means “knife.” So, Löffel is the only correct match for “spoon.”

Fun tip to remember it: Löffel starts with L—just like “ladle”—and both are used for scooping. In fact, Löffel is related to English “ladle” and Dutch “lepel,” reflecting shared Germanic roots. When learning German cutlery: Messer (knife) cuts, Gabel (fork) grabs, and Löffel (spoon) ladles—linking each to its action helps cement the vocabulary.