kein Schweinefleisch
/kaɪ̯n ˈʃvaɪ̯nəflaɪ̯ʃ/word by word
The German phrase for "no pork" is kein Schweinefleisch.
This phrase is used to indicate that a person does not eat meat from pigs.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of kein (no/none) and Schweinefleisch (pork), which is a compound of Schwein (pig) and Fleisch (meat).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because Fleisch is a neuter noun, the negative article kein takes the neuter form with no additional ending in the nominative or accusative case.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɪ̯n ˈʃvaɪ̯nəflaɪ̯ʃ/
Did you know?
- The word Schwein is used in the idiom Schwein haben, which means to be lucky. It has nothing to do with eating pork but refers to an unexpected stroke of fortune.
- Germany has a tradition of eating Glücksschwein or 'lucky pigs' made of marzipan at New Year. Even those who say kein Schweinefleisch might enjoy these sweets as they contain no actual meat.
- In Germany, if you say kein Schweinefleisch for religious reasons, a waiter might ask if you are halal or koscher. These loanwords are commonly used in German to understand specific dietary restrictions.
Examples in context
- Ich vermeide den Verzehr von Schweinefleisch.I avoid eating pork.
- Ich esse kein Schweinefleisch, bitte.I don't eat pork, please.
- Ich verzichte auf Schweinefleisch, danke.I refrain from eating pork, thank you.
- Passt schon, ich esse kein Schweinefleisch.It's alright, I don't eat pork.
- Ich hätte gerne ein Gericht ohne Schweinefleisch, bitte.I would like a dish without pork, please.
- Ich möchte dich darauf hinweisen, dass ich kein Schweinefleisch esse.I would like to let you know that I do not eat pork.
- Vielen Dank für die Einladung! Ich esse kein Schweinefleisch.Thank you for the invitation! I don't eat pork.
- Darf ich bitte die Zutatenliste überprüfen? Ich möchte sicherstellen, dass kein Schweinefleisch enthalten ist.May I please check the ingredient list? I want to make sure that there is no pork included.
- Enthält dieses Produkt Schweinefleisch?Does this product contain pork?
- Es ist wirklich sehr wichtig, dass ich kein Schweinefleisch bekomme, da ich allergisch reagiere.It is really important that I don't get any pork because I have an allergic reaction.
- Für mich bitte kein Schweinefleisch.No pork for me, please.
- Wir bestellen kein Schweinefleisch.We are not ordering any pork.
Example conversation
Sarah and Lukas are ordering food at a restaurant.
- SarahWas möchtest du bestellen, Lukas?What would you like to order, Lukas?
- LukasIch nehme die Pasta, aber bitte kein Schweinefleisch.I'll take the pasta, but no pork please.
- SarahIch frage den Kellner kurz danach.I'll ask the waiter about that quickly.
- LukasDanke, Sarah, das ist sehr nett.Thanks, Sarah, that is very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (kein, Schweinefleisch) and can differ in connected speech.
