Trockenfleisch
The English phrase "beef jerky" is translated into German as Trockenfleisch.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Did you know?
- Unlike the American snack, traditional German dried meats are often served as part of a Brotzeit, a specific social custom of eating bread and cold meats in the evening.
- In some Alpine regions, you will find Bündnerfleisch, a specialty of dried beef that is much thinner and more delicate than American beef jerky.
- The word Fleisch is a cognate of the English 'flesh', though in German it refers specifically to meat used as food.
Examples in context
- Ich habe gestern Trockenfleisch gekauft.I bought beef jerky yesterday.
- Ich möchte etwas Trockenfleisch kaufen.I want to buy some beef jerky.
- Das Trockenfleisch schmeckt sehr würzig.The beef jerky tastes very spicy.
- Hast du genug Trockenfleisch für die Wanderung?Do you have enough beef jerky for the hike?
Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are preparing for a hiking trip.
- JulianHaben wir genug Trockenfleisch eingepackt?Did we pack enough beef jerky?
- HannahJa, ich habe zwei Packungen gekauft.Yes, I bought two packs.
- JulianDas ist gut, ich habe Hunger.That is good, I am hungry.
- HannahDann können wir jetzt losgehen.Then we can leave now.
