Schweineschnitzel
Pork schnitzel is translated into German as Schweineschnitzel.
The term refers to a breaded and fried pork cutlet.
What does it mean word for word?
This compound noun is formed by joining Schwein, meaning pig and Schnitzel, meaning cutlet. An e is added between the two parts as a linking element.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular noun Schweineschnitzel takes the ending -s in the genitive case, such as in des Schweineschnitzels.
Did you know?
- While Schweineschnitzel is common, the most famous version is the Wiener Schnitzel. By law in Austria, a true Wiener Schnitzel must be made from veal, not pork.
- While the word Schwein is an essential part of the name, using it to describe a person is a heavy insult in German. In a social context, calling someone a Schwein suggests they are behaving in a filthy or immoral way.
- The name of the dish is derived from the German verb schnitzeln, which means to carve or slice into thin pieces. This refers to the physical preparation of the meat before it is breaded.
Examples in context
- Entschuldigen Sie, ich hätte gerne ein Schweineschnitzel, bitte.Excuse me, I would like a pork schnitzel, please.
- Könnten Sie mir bitte ein Wiener Schnitzel vom Schwein servieren?Could you please serve me a Viennese pork schnitzel?
- Hey, kann ich bitte ein Schweineschnitzel haben?Hey, can I please have a pork schnitzel?
- Das Schweineschnitzel schmeckt sehr gut.The pork schnitzel tastes very good.
- Ich hätte gerne ein Schweineschnitzel mit Pommes.I would like a pork schnitzel with fries.
- Wir haben heute Schweineschnitzel im Angebot.We have pork schnitzel on sale today.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to eat at a restaurant.
- JuliaWas möchtest du heute essen, Maximilian?What would you like to eat today, Maximilian?
- MaximilianIch nehme das Schweineschnitzel.I will have the pork schnitzel.
- JuliaSoll ich auch ein Schweineschnitzel bestellen?Should I also order a pork schnitzel?
- MaximilianJa, das ist eine gute Idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
