Rindfleisch
/ˈʁɪntflaɪ̯ʃ/neuter
The English word "beef" is translated into German as Rindfleisch. Wiktionary also lists Ochsenfleisch.
Meaning: meat (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rindfleisch | /ˈʁɪntflaɪ̯ʃ/ | neuter |
| Ochsenfleisch |
What does it mean word for word?
The word Rindfleisch is a compound of Rind, meaning cattle or beef and Fleisch, meaning meat.
Which one should you use?
Rindfleisch is the general term for beef, whereas Ochsenfleisch specifically refers to meat from an ox.
How does it change in a sentence?
Rindfleisch is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʁɪntflaɪ̯ʃ/
Did you know?
- The word Ochse in Ochsenfleisch is used in the German idiom einen Ochsen an der kurzen Leine führen, meaning to control someone completely.
- The word Fleisch in Rindfleisch shares a common ancestor with the English word 'flesh', though in German it is used for any edible meat.
- German distinguishes between Rindfleisch and Kalbfleisch, the latter specifically referring to veal, which is meat from a calf.
Examples in context
- Das Rindfleisch ist zart.This beef is tender.This sentence is useful for describing the texture of Rindfleisch.Tatoeba #1343593 by Zaghawa, translation #59703 by CK
- Ich mag kein Rindfleisch.I don't like beef.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for Rindfleisch.Tatoeba #8497902 by Luiaard, translation #5860816 by CK
- Sie isst kein Rindfleisch.She doesn't eat beef.This sentence is useful for stating that someone does not eat Rindfleisch.Tatoeba #3115522 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3115508 by OJR1
- Ich habe gestern ein köstliches Rindfleischsteak gegessen.I had a delicious beef steak yesterday.
- Am Sonntag servieren wir einen zarten Rinderbraten.On Sunday, we'll be serving a tender beef roast.
- Gibst du mir bitte ein Pfund Hackfleisch?Could you please give me a pound of ground beef?
- 27 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are deciding what to buy at the butcher shop.
- LauraSollen wir heute Rindfleisch kaufen?Should we buy beef today?
- LukasJa, das ist eine gute Idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
- LauraWelches Stück Rindfleisch ist am besten?Which cut of beef is the best?
- LukasIch glaube, das Filet ist perfekt.I think the fillet is perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beef” translations and entries Rindfleisch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
