Makrele
/maˈkʁeːlə/feminine
Mackerel in German is translated as Makrele.
The term refers to an edible fish.
Meaning: edible fish (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain dialects spoken in the Baden-Württemberg region, you might encounter the form Mackerle.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Makrele is Makrelen, and the genitive singular form is der Makrele.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈkʁeːlə/
Did you know?
- The word Makrele shares a root with the French word maquereau, which in French slang is used to describe a pimp.
- German cuisine features Makrelensalat, a creamy salad often sold in jars that is a staple of traditional deli counters and picnic platters.
- The word Makrele is believed to have originated from Old French, making its roots significantly more southern than its Germanic spelling might suggest.
Examples in context
- Heilige Makrele!Holy mackerel!This sentence shows how to use Makrele in an exclamation.Tatoeba #12833579 by Adelpa, translation #12833577 by Adelpa
- Haben Sie heute frische Makrele?Do you have fresh mackerel today?
- Mir schmeckt das Mackerle aus der Region besonders gut.I particularly enjoy the local mackerel.
- Die Makrele ist sehr frisch.The mackerel is very fresh.
- Ich möchte heute eine Makrele essen.I would like to eat a mackerel today.
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are shopping for groceries at a fish market.
- HannahIst diese Makrele gut?Is this mackerel good?
- MaximilianJa, sie ist heute frisch gekommen.Yes, it arrived fresh today.
- HannahDann nehmen wir die Makrele.Then we will take the mackerel.
- MaximilianGute Entscheidung, Hannah.Good decision, Hannah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mackerel” translations and entries Makrele, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Makrele, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
