German · Food & Drink
"Meat" in German: Fleisch
das Fleisch
Meat in German is das Fleisch, neuter. Ask Haben Sie Fleischgerichte? On packs you will see Rindfleisch, Schweinefleisch, or Hähnchen.
At a butcher
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How to pronounce Fleisch
Say it
flighsh
/flaɪʃ/
flighsh. Like English fly + sh. One syllable, clear final sh.
"Meat" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Fleisch | the meat Neuter mass noun. | Neuter mass noun. |
| Fleischerei | butcher's shop Where to buy cuts. | Where to buy cuts. |
| fleischlos | meat-free Menu and lifestyle word. | Menu and lifestyle word. |
| Fleischkäse | Leberkäse-style loaf Southern specialty name. | Southern specialty name. |
How to use Fleisch in real life
- 1At a butcher
Ich hätte gern 400 Gramm Fleisch für Gulasch.
I'd like 400 grams of meat for goulash.
Fleisch after Gramm.
- 2Menu choice
Gibt es das Gericht auch ohne Fleisch?
Is the dish also available without meat?
Ohne Fleisch for vegetarian option.
- 3BBQ plan
Bringt ihr Fleisch oder nur Gemüse mit?
Are you bringing meat or only vegetables?
Bare Fleisch in lists.
Mistakes English speakers make with Fleisch
Incorrect: Der Fleisch ist frisch.
Correct: Das Fleisch ist frisch.
Fleisch is neuter: das Fleisch.
Incorrect: Ich esse ein Fleisch.
Correct: Ich esse Fleisch. / Ich esse ein Stück Fleisch.
Treat Fleisch as uncountable, or add Stück.
Good to know
Butcher counters still matter in many towns, and Friday fish or vegetarian options are common in canteens. If you do not eat Fleisch, saying Ich esse kein Fleisch is clear and polite.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a grill evening
ChatPal
Kaufen wir Fleisch oder lieber Halloumi?
Shall we buy meat or rather halloumi?
You
Beides. Etwas Fleisch für die anderen.
Both. Some meat for the others.
ChatPal
Gut. Welches Fleisch magst du auf dem Grill?
Good. Which meat do you like on the grill?
You
Am liebsten mageres Fleisch, nicht zu fett.
Preferably lean meat, not too fatty.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Meat" in German
What gender is Fleisch?
Neuter: das Fleisch.
How do you say beef / pork / chicken?
Rindfleisch, Schweinefleisch, Hähnchen (or Hühnerfleisch).
How do you say I don't eat meat?
Ich esse kein Fleisch.
What is a butcher's called?
Die Fleischerei or der Metzger.
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