Steak blutig
/stɛɪ̯k ˈbluːtɪç/word by word
In German, the phrase for a rare steak is Steak blutig.
The phrase is used to describe a steak cooked for a short time so that the center remains red and juicy. The adjective blutig is the common way to specify this level of doneness. You may also use the phrase Wenig durch, bitte to say.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective blutig is the literal translation of the English word.
Which one should you use?
While blutig is used for a rare steak, German restaurants also commonly use the term medium to denote a medium level of doneness.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Southern Germany, people often prefer using the term englisch to imply a preference for a rare steak. In Bavaria, you might hear the dialectal expression I hätt' gern a bluatigs Steak, bittscheen. to order a rare steak.
How do you pronounce it?
/stɛɪ̯k ˈbluːtɪç/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers might find the term blutig (bloody) to be unappetizing, but it is the standard culinary term for a rare steak in German.
Did you know?
- In Southern Germany, the term englisch is used to mean 'rare', as the English were historically perceived to prefer their meat less cooked than Germans did.
- The word Steak was borrowed into German from English, which had originally taken it from the Old Norse word steik.
- While blutig is the standard term for 'rare', the word Blut also appears in the German word for 'blood sausage', Blutwurst, showing a cultural comfort with the word 'blood' in culinary contexts.
Examples in context
- Ich möchte mein Steak blutig.I want my steak rare.
- Er bestellte das Steak blutig.He ordered the steak rare.
Example conversation
Julia and Felix are ordering food at a restaurant.
- JuliaWie möchtest du dein Steak, Felix?How would you like your steak, Felix?
- FelixIch hätte gerne mein Steak blutig.I would like my steak rare.
- JuliaDas ist mutig, ich nehme es medium.That is brave, I will have it medium.
- FelixEin Steak blutig schmeckt einfach am besten.A rare steak simply tastes the best.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (Steak, blutig) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Steak, blutig, CC BY-SA 4.0.
