How to Say "Veal" in German - How To Say Guide

Kalbfleisch

/ˈkalpˌflaɪ̯ʃ/neuter

The German word for veal is Kalbfleisch.

Kalbfleisch is a neuter noun used to refer to the flesh of a calf.

Meaning: flesh of a calf (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

This is a compound noun made of Kalb (calf) and Fleisch (meat).

While Kalb refers to the animal itself, Kalbfleisch refers specifically to the meat.

The word is a neuter noun. The genitive singular form, used to express "of veal", is Kalbfleisches.

/ˈkalpˌflaɪ̯ʃ/

An iconic Austrian dish made from breaded and fried veal cutlets is known as Wiener Schnitzel.

In Germany, a 'Wiener Schnitzel' must be made from Kalbfleisch to be authentic. If it is made from pork, it is legally required to be called a 'Schnitzel Wiener Art', meaning 'schnitzel in the style of Vienna'.
In Germany, the word Kalb is also used in the idiom ein Kalb sein, which describes someone who is naive or easily led. It links the animal's perceived innocence to a human personality trait.
In German, the word Fleisch is used for almost all animal meats, but Fisch is categorized separately. This means a German speaker would not naturally call fish 'meat', unlike some other linguistic traditions.

Als Vorspeise empfehle ich das Kalbfleisch.
For an appetizer, I recommend the veal.
Hast du das Kalbsfleisch probiert? Es schmeckt fantastisch!
Have you tried the veal? It tastes amazing!
Guten Tag! Haben Sie Gerichte mit Kalbfleisch?
Good day! Do you have any dishes with veal?
Ja, wir haben heute Wiener Schnitzel und Kalbsgeschnetzeltes.
Yes, today we have Wiener Schnitzel and Kalbsgeschnetzeltes.
Das Kalbfleisch schmeckt sehr gut.
The veal tastes very good.
Ich kaufe heute frisches Kalbfleisch.
I am buying fresh veal today.
Wir kochen eine Soße mit Kalbfleisch.
We are cooking a sauce with veal.

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