Steak
/stɛɪ̯k/neuter
The English word "steak" is translated into German as Steak. Wiktionary also lists Beefsteak and Lendenschnitte.
Meaning: slice of beef (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Steak | /stɛɪ̯k/ /steːk/ |
neuter |
| Beefsteak | neuter | |
| Lendenschnitte | feminine | |
| Schnitte | /ˈʃnɪtə/ (Germany) /ˈʃnɪtɛ/ (Austria, Southern Germany, Switzerland) |
feminine |
The term refers to a slice of beef.
Which one should you use?
While Steak is a general term for any steak, Lendenschnitte specifically refers to a steak cut from the tenderloin.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Steak is Steaks. Steak and Beefsteak are neuter nouns, while Lendenschnitte and Schnitte are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/stɛɪ̯k/
Did you know?
- The word Schnitte is not only a way to describe a cut of meat, but it is also a common colloquial term for a slice of bread.
- The German word Steak is a direct loanword from English, but it shares a common ancestor with the Old Norse word steik, meaning 'roasted meat'.
- Ordering a Steak in Germany may lead to confusion if you don't specify the doneness, as the traditional preference in some regions leaned toward durchgebraten or 'well done' compared to the US preference for medium-rare.
Examples in context
- Ich will Steak essen.I want to eat steak.This sentence shows how to express a desire to eat Steak.Tatoeba #3652094 by Trinkschokolade, translation #1869545 by Spamster
- Dieses Steak ist zu zäh.This steak is too tough.This sentence describes a quality of the Steak being too tough.Tatoeba #792308 by Hans_Adler, translation #60967 by CK
- Tom bestellte ein Steak.Tom ordered a steak.This sentence illustrates how to use Steak when ordering.Tatoeba #10029535 by Melang, translation #6532266 by CK
- Ich hätte gerne ein Rindersteak, bitte.I would like a beef steak, please.
- Ich finde Steaks einfach köstlich!I find steaks simply delicious!
- 31 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sarah and Felix are at a restaurant looking at the menu.
- SarahIst das Steak hier sehr groß?Is the steak here very large?
- FelixJa, das Steak ist riesig.Yes, the steak is huge.
- SarahDann nehme ich das Steak.Then I will take the steak.
- FelixGute Wahl, Sarah.Good choice, Sarah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “steak” translations and entries Steak, Beefsteak, Schnitte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schnitte, Steak, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
