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"Lamb" in German: Lammfleisch

das Lammfleisch

Say it: dass LAM-flyshneuter · das Lammfleischnoun/das ˈlamflaɪʃ/

Lamb as meat in German is das Lammfleisch. On menus you may also see Lamm alone in dish names like Lammbraten. For the animal, das Lamm is enough.

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Haben Sie frisches Lammfleisch für den Sonntag?
Do you have fresh lamb for Sunday?
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How to pronounce Lammfleisch

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dass LAM-flysh

/das ˈlamflaɪʃ/

dass LAM-flysh. Short a in Lamm; Fleisch like "flysh" with soft sh.

"Lamb" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
das Lammfleischlamb (meat)

Clear meat term.

Lammlamb (on menus)

Short dish label.

Lammbratenroast lamb

Common dish.

Lammkotelettlamb chop

Cut.

How to use Lammfleisch in real life

  1. 1Butcher counter

    Haben Sie frisches Lammfleisch für den Sonntag?

    Do you have fresh lamb for Sunday?

    Das Lammfleisch.

  2. 2Cooking plan

    Heute Abend gibt es Lammfleisch mit Gemüse.

    Tonight there is lamb with vegetables.

    Lammfleisch as meal.

  3. 3Menu check

    Ist in der Soße auch Lammfleisch?

    Is there also lamb in the sauce?

    Allergy/preference check.

Mistakes English speakers make with Lammfleisch

Incorrect: das Lamb

Correct: das Lammfleisch

Use Lammfleisch for the meat headword.

Incorrect: die Lammfleisch

Correct: das Lammfleisch

Neuter: das Lammfleisch.

Good to know

Lammfleisch is popular around Easter and in Greek or Turkish restaurants in Germany. Many everyday home menus still lean more toward Schwein, Rind, or Hähnchen.

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Choosing a weekend roast

  1. ChatPal

    Sollen wir Rind oder Lammfleisch nehmen?

    Should we take beef or lamb?

  2. You

    Lammfleisch, wenn es nicht zu teuer ist.

    Lamb, if it isn't too expensive.

  3. ChatPal

    Okay. Ich hole Lammfleisch und Rosmarin.

    Okay. I'll get lamb and rosemary.

  4. You

    Perfekt, dann mache ich den Salat.

    Perfect, then I'll make the salad.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Lamb" in German

How do you say lamb meat in German?

Das Lammfleisch.

What appears on menus?

Often Lamm in the dish name.

Is Lammfleisch neuter?

Yes.

Animal vs meat?

Das Lamm is the animal; Lammfleisch stresses the meat.

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