medium rare
The German phrase for medium rare is medium rare.
The term is used as an adjective to describe meat that is cooked somewhat lightly.
Meaning: cooked somewhat lightly (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Austria and parts of southern Germany, the term rosa can be used to indicate medium rare.
Did you know?
- In some regions, englisch is used as a synonym for 'rare' or 'medium rare', referring to the stereotypical British preference for less-cooked meat.
- While medium rare is common, you may see blutig on menus, which literally translates to 'bloody'.
- The term medium rare is so common in high-end German gastronomy that it is often treated as a fixed loanword, meaning it does not undergo German declension like native adjectives.
Examples in context
- Ich hätte gerne mein Steak medium rare, bitte.I would like my steak medium rare, please.
- Könnten Sie mein Steak medium rare braten, bitte?Could you cook my steak medium rare, please?
- Kannst du mein Steak medium rare machen?Can you make my steak medium rare?
- Ich hätte das Steak gerne medium rare.I would like the steak medium rare.
- Ist das Fleisch medium rare?Is the meat medium rare?
- Er bestellte das Rinderfilet medium rare.He ordered the beef fillet medium rare.
Example conversation
A couple is ordering dinner at a steakhouse.
- LauraJulian, was möchtest du bestellen?Julian, what would you like to order?
- JulianIch nehme das Filet, bitte medium rare.I'll have the fillet, medium rare please.
- LauraGute Wahl, ich nehme es auch so.Good choice, I'll have it that way too.
- JulianPerfekt, dann rufen wir den Kellner.Perfect, then let's call the waiter.
