Schweinekotelett
[ˈʃvaɪ̯nəˌkɔtlɛt]neuter
The English phrase "pork chop" is translated into German as Schweinekotelett. Wiktionary also lists Schweinskotelett.
Meaning: pork chop (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Schweinekotelett | [ˈʃvaɪ̯nəˌkɔtlɛt] (narrow) | neuter |
| Schweinskotelett | neuter |
Which one should you use?
Schweinekotelett and Schweinskotelett are both used to mean pork chop. Kotelett vom Schwein is a more formal way to express the same thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Schweinekotelett is Schweinekoteletts. Both standard forms are neuter nouns.
Did you know?
- In many German regions, a single bone-in piece of meat might be called a Kotelett, but if the bone is removed, it is often referred to as a Schnitzel, even if the cut is the same.
- The word Kotelett is actually a loanword from French, where it originally referred to a small cut of meat rather than the specific bone-in cut we call a 'chop' in English.
- The word Schwein is used in many German idioms for luck, such as Schwein haben meaning 'to be lucky', though this has nothing to do with the meat.
Examples in context
- Ich hätte gerne ein Schweinekotelett, bitte.I would like a pork chop, please.
- Haben Sie auch magere Schweinekoteletts?Do you also have lean pork chops?
- Kann ich bitte ein Kotelett vom Schwein haben?Can I please have a pork chop?
- Das Schweinekotelett schmeckt sehr gut.The pork chop tastes very good.
- Ich möchte ein Schweinekotelett bestellen.I would like to order a pork chop.
- Ist das Schweinekotelett schon fertig?Is the pork chop ready yet?
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are looking at a restaurant menu.
- MaximilianWas bestellst du, Julia?What are you ordering, Julia?
- JuliaIch nehme ein Schweinekotelett.I'll have a pork chop.
- MaximilianDas klingt gut, ich nehme das auch.That sounds good, I'll have that too.
- JuliaDann bestellen wir zwei Schweinekoteletts.Then we'll order two pork chops.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pork chop” translations and entries Schweinekotelett, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schweinekotelett, CC BY-SA 4.0.
