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"Steak" in German: Steak
das Steak
Steak in German is das Steak. Say Ein Steak medium bitte. Doneness words stay similar: rare, medium, durch.
Restaurant order
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How to pronounce Steak
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STEHK
/steːk/, /ʃteːk/
STEHK. Often like English steak; some say SHTEHK.
"Steak" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Steak | steak Core noun. | Core noun. |
| Steaks | steaks Plural. | Plural. |
| Rindersteak | beef steak Meat type. | Meat type. |
| Steak medium | medium steak Doneness order. | Doneness order. |
How to use Steak in real life
- 1Restaurant order
Ich nehme das Steak medium rare.
I'll take the steak medium rare.
Das Steak.
- 2Grill night
Liegt noch ein Steak auf dem Grill?
Is there still a steak on the grill?
Ein Steak.
- 3Butcher counter
Zwei Steaks, nicht zu dünn bitte.
Two steaks, not too thin please.
Plural Steaks.
Mistakes English speakers make with Steak
Incorrect: der Steak
Correct: das Steak
Steak is neuter: das Steak.
Incorrect: das Beefsteak (only older word as the headword)
Correct: das Steak
Modern menus use Steak as the headword.
Good to know
German menus write Steak with English doneness terms mixed in. Sides often include Bratkartoffeln or Salat. At home grills, people season simply with Salz und Pfeffer for a good Steak.
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Ordering at a steakhouse
ChatPal
Nimmst du das Steak oder den Fisch?
Are you taking the steak or the fish?
You
Das Steak — medium, bitte.
The steak — medium, please.
ChatPal
Gut. Ich bestelle auch ein Steak, eher rare.
Good. I'll also order a steak, more rare.
You
Und Soße extra zum Steak?
And extra sauce with the steak?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Steak" in German
How do you say steak?
Das Steak.
Medium steak?
Steak medium.
Plural?
Die Steaks.
Gender?
Neuter: das Steak.
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