How to Say “Salami” in German

Salami
feminine
Salami is the German word for sausage (noun).
Meaning: sausage (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

Salami is a feminine noun, so it takes the feminine article die (e.g., die Salami). The plural form remains the same as the singular form.

Did you know?

  • There is a German slang term Salami-Taktik, which refers to a strategy of revealing information or making demands piece by piece, like slicing a sausage.
  • Many German Salami varieties are labeled as Rohwurst, which literally means 'raw sausage' because the meat is cured rather than cooked with heat.
  • The word 'Salami' is used in German as a loanword, meaning it follows the phonetic patterns of its Mediterranean roots rather than being a native Germanic word.

Examples in context

  • Tom wollte ein paar Scheiben Salami essen.
    Tom wanted to eat a couple of slices of salami.
    This sentence shows how to use Salami when talking about eating slices.
    Tatoeba #1931817 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1024032 by CK
  • Ich mag Salami.
    I like salami.
    This sentence demonstrates a simple expression of preference for Salami.
    Tatoeba #10794180 by Yorwba, translation #6890583 by CK
  • Es ist eine Legende, dass ungarische Salami aus Eselsfleisch hergestellt wird.
    There's a myth that Hungarian salami is made from donkey meat.
    This sentence illustrates how to use Salami when discussing its production or origins.
    Tatoeba #3561817 by Manfredo, translation #12208558 by Miktsoanit
  • Ich hätte gerne eine Scheibe Salami.
    I would like a slice of salami.
  • Kannst du bitte etwas Salami auf das Brot legen?
    Can you please put some salami on the bread?
  • Ich nehme zwei Salamischeiben, bitte.
    I'll take two slices of salami, please.
  • 2 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Hannah and Maximilian are preparing a snack platter.

  1. Hannah

    Soll ich die Salami schneiden?
    Should I cut the salami?
  2. Maximilian

    Ja, bitte mach das, Hannah.
    Yes, please do that, Hannah.
  3. Hannah

    Möchtest du auch Käse dazu?
    Would you like some cheese with it?
  4. Maximilian

    Ja, Käse passt super zu Salami.
    Yes, cheese goes great with salami.

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