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"Beef" in German: Rindfleisch

das Rindfleisch

Say it: RINT-flyshneuter · das Rindfleischnoun/ˈʁɪntflaɪ̯ʃ/

Beef in German is das Rindfleisch. On menus you often see vom Rind or Rindersteak. A cow as an animal is die Kuh or das Rind; the meat word is Rindfleisch.

Ordering

Ich nehme die Pasta mit Rindfleisch.
I'll take the pasta with beef.
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How to pronounce Rindfleisch

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RINT-flysh

/ˈʁɪntflaɪ̯ʃ/

RINT-flysh. Soft d almost t. Ei in Fleisch like eye.

"Beef" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
das Rindfleischbeef

The meat.

vom Rindfrom beef / beef (on menus)

Shorter menu label.

Rindersteakbeef steak

Steak compound.

Rinderbratenroast beef

Sunday roast style.

How to use Rindfleisch in real life

  1. 1Ordering

    Ich nehme die Pasta mit Rindfleisch.

    I'll take the pasta with beef.

    Mit Rindfleisch.

  2. 2Cooking

    Das Rindfleisch braucht noch zehn Minuten.

    The beef needs another ten minutes.

    Das Rindfleisch.

  3. 3Shopping

    Ist dieses Rindfleisch zum Schmoren geeignet?

    Is this beef suitable for braising?

    Dieses Rindfleisch.

Mistakes English speakers make with Rindfleisch

Incorrect: das Beef

Correct: das Rindfleisch

Use Rindfleisch on everyday menus and shops.

Incorrect: der Rindfleisch

Correct: das Rindfleisch

Neuter: das Rindfleisch.

Good to know

German butchers label cuts precisely: Roulade, Gulasch, Steak. Bio-Rindfleisch is a common supermarket premium line. Halal or no-pork guests often ask specifically for Rindfleisch.

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Choosing a dinner recipe

  1. ChatPal

    Kochen wir heute mit Rindfleisch?

    Are we cooking with beef today?

  2. You

    Ja. Ich habe Rindfleisch für Gulasch gekauft.

    Yes. I bought beef for goulash.

  3. ChatPal

    Wie lange schmort das Rindfleisch?

    How long does the beef braise?

  4. You

    Etwa zwei Stunden, bis das Rindfleisch weich ist.

    About two hours, until the beef is tender.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Beef" in German

How do you say beef?

Das Rindfleisch.

On a menu?

Often vom Rind or Rindersteak.

Gender?

Neuter: das Rindfleisch.

Beef vs cow?

Animal is Rind/Kuh; meat is Rindfleisch.

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