German · Food & Drink
"Lamb" in German: Lammfleisch
das Lammfleisch
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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How to pronounce Lammfleisch
Say it
dass LAM-flysh
/das ˈlamflaɪʃ/
dass LAM-flysh. Short a in Lamm; Fleisch like "flysh" with soft sh.
"Lamb" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Lammfleisch | lamb (meat) Clear meat term. | Clear meat term. |
| Lamm | lamb (on menus) Short dish label. | Short dish label. |
| Lammbraten | roast lamb Common dish. | Common dish. |
| Lammkotelett | lamb chop Cut. | Cut. |
How to use Lammfleisch in real life
- 1Butcher counter
Haben Sie frisches Lammfleisch für den Sonntag?
Do you have fresh lamb for Sunday?
Das Lammfleisch.
- 2Cooking plan
Heute Abend gibt es Lammfleisch mit Gemüse.
Tonight there is lamb with vegetables.
Lammfleisch as meal.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a weekend roast
ChatPal
Sollen wir Rind oder Lammfleisch nehmen?
Should we take beef or lamb?
You
Lammfleisch, wenn es nicht zu teuer ist.
Lamb, if it isn't too expensive.
ChatPal
Okay. Ich hole Lammfleisch und Rosmarin.
Okay. I'll get lamb and rosemary.
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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