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.
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Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are preparing a snack platter.
- HannahSoll ich die Salami schneiden?Should I cut the salami?
- MaximilianJa, bitte mach das, Hannah.Yes, please do that, Hannah.
- HannahMöchtest du auch Käse dazu?Would you like some cheese with it?
- MaximilianJa, Käse passt super zu Salami.Yes, cheese goes great with salami.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “salami” translations and entries Salami, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.