Hamburger
/ˈhamˌbʊʁɡɐ/masculine
The German word for hamburger is Hamburger.
The word refers to a sandwich.
Meaning: sandwich (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and takes the definite article der. When using the word as a direct object in the accusative case, the indefinite article changes from ein to einen, as seen in the phrase einen Hamburger.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhamˌbʊʁɡɐ/
Did you know?
- In some traditional German contexts, a 'Hamburg steak' was the original precursor to the Hamburger, but it was served without the bun.
- The word 'Hamburg' itself is a compound of 'ham' and 'burg', but in the context of a 'Hamburger', it refers strictly to the German port city and not the meat 'ham'.
- While Hamburger refers to the food, a person from the city of Hamburg is also called a Hamburger.
Examples in context
- Ich aß einen Hamburger.I ate a hamburger.This sentence shows how to use Hamburger as a direct object.Tatoeba #7481954 by Yorwba, translation #2807630 by Hybrid
- Willst du einen Hamburger?Do you want a hamburger?This sentence shows how to use Hamburger when offering one to someone.Tatoeba #8097279 by paulwuertz, translation #7366146 by Eccles17
- Ich wollte bloß einen Hamburger.I only wanted a hamburger.This sentence shows how to use Hamburger to express a simple desire.Tatoeba #8240879 by Luiaard, translation #5916227 by CK
- Könnten Sie mir bitte einen Hamburger bringen?Could you please bring me a hamburger?
- Lass uns heute Abend einen Burger essen!Let's have a hamburger tonight!
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A quick lunch at a fast-food restaurant.
- HannahMöchtest du einen Hamburger?Do you want a hamburger?
- MaximilianJa, ich hätte gerne einen Hamburger.Yes, I would like a hamburger.
- HannahSoll ich dir einen Hamburger bestellen?Should I order a hamburger for you?
- MaximilianDas wäre toll, danke!That would be great, thanks!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hamburger” translations and entries Hamburger, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
