das Fleisch, -e
meat
Essbarer Teil von Tieren, der beim Kochen oder Braten verwendet wird.
The German word "Fleisch" is a noun meaning "meat". It specifically refers to the flesh of animals used as food.
The word "Fleisch" does not have a compound structure, but some similar concepts can be contextualized with the words "Tier" (animal) and "Nahrung" (food).
Similar words or phrases related to "Fleisch" include:
- Fleischwaren (meat products)
- Geflügel (poultry)
- Rindfleisch (beef)
- Schweinefleisch (pork)
- Lammfleisch (lamb meat)
- Wild (game meat)
Differences:
- "Geflügel" specifically refers to the meat of birds like chicken, turkey, etc., whereas "Fleisch" is a broader term for meat and includes livestock like cattle and pigs.
- "Rindfleisch", "Schweinefleisch", and "Lammfleisch" specify the type of animal meat (beef, pork, lamb respectively) rather than the more general "Fleisch".
- "Fleischwaren" refers to processed meat products rather than the raw or freshly prepared cuts of meat encompassed by "Fleisch".
- "Wild" denotes meat from game animals, which can be different both in flavor and in how it is hunted or farmed compared to domesticated livestock.
Understanding the specific type or source of "Fleisch" is essential in German to convey cuisine contexts accurately.
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Examples
Du isst gerne Fleisch.noun
You like to eat meat.
Das Fleisch liegt auf dem Grill.noun
The meat is on the grill.
Fleisch wird heute Abend gegrillt.noun
Meat will be grilled this evening.
Fleisch ist für viele Menschen ein wichtiger Teil ihrer Ernährung.noun
Meat is an important part of the diet for many people.
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