Schweinelende
The English phrase pork loin is translated into German as Schweinelende.
Schweinelende is used to describe a specific cut of pig meat known as the loin.
Meaning: cut of pig meat (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Schwein (pig) and Lende (loin).
Which one should you use?
While Schweinelende refers to the loin, the term Schweinefilet is often used to refer specifically to the more tender pork tenderloin.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine and takes the definite article die. The plural form of Schweinelende is Schweinelenden.
Did you know?
- The word Schwein is used in many German idioms to denote luck, such as Schwein haben, which means to be lucky despite the animal's typical association with dirt.
- In Germany, the word Lende is not just for meat but also appears in the biblical phrase aus der Lende, used to describe biological descent or being 'born of the loins'.
- While Schweinelende is the standard term, Germans often use the word Kotelett for cuts from this area, a loanword from the French 'côtelette'.
Examples in context
- Isst du gerne Schweinelende?Do you like pork loin?This sentence is useful for asking if someone enjoys eating Schweinelende.Tatoeba #2331522 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2265785 by _undertoad
- In fine dining, Schweinelende is often served with a rich mushroom sauce.In fine dining, pork loin is often served with a rich mushroom sauce.
- Die Schweinelende schmeckt sehr zart.The pork loin tastes very tender.
- Wir kaufen heute frische Schweinelende.We are buying fresh pork loin today.
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are planning their dinner in the kitchen.
- HannahSollen wir eine Schweinelende braten?Should we roast a pork loin?
- JulianJa, das wäre eine gute Idee.Yes, that would be a good idea.
- HannahIch hole die Schweinelende aus dem Kühlschrank.I will get the pork loin from the fridge.
- JulianIch bereite schon mal den Salat vor.I will prepare the salad now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
