Chicken Nugget
The German phrase for "chicken nugget" is Chicken Nugget.
This term is used to refer to a piece of chicken that has been coated in batter.
Meaning: piece of chicken in batter (noun)
Did you know?
- The English word 'Chicken' in this phrase is often used in German to signal that the food is 'modern' or 'Western', whereas using Hähnchen signals something more traditional or domestic.
- The word Panade refers specifically to the breading on a Chicken Nugget and is a term used across both professional kitchens and home cooking in Germany.
- In Germany, Chicken Nuggets are grammatically treated as masculine nouns, so you use the article der for a single nugget.
Examples in context
- Ich hätte gerne Chicken NuggetsI would like chicken nuggets
- Ein Chicken Nugget liegt auf dem Tisch.A chicken nugget is lying on the table.
- Ich möchte ein Chicken Nugget probieren.I want to try a chicken nugget.
- Möchtest du ein Chicken Nugget?Do you want a chicken nugget?
Example conversation
Sarah and Julian are sharing a snack at a fast food restaurant.
- SarahMöchtest du ein Chicken Nugget von mir?Do you want a chicken nugget from me?
- JulianJa, danke, Sarah!Yes, thanks, Sarah!
- SarahHier, nimm dieses Chicken Nugget.Here, take this chicken nugget.
- JulianDas schmeckt wirklich gut.That tastes really good.
