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Schnitzel

schnitzel

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dasSchnitzeln
Meaning of Schnitzel

a thin breaded cutlet fried until crisp

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German/ˈʃnɪt͡sl̩/
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Schnitzel with English translation

Schnitzel usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Das Schnitzel ist schön knusprig.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Im Restaurant bestelle ich oft ein Schnitzel.

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Schnitzel belongs to the topic "Dishes". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Schnitzel synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Schnitzel / Wiener Schnitzel / Schnitzelfleisch / Kalbsschnitzel / Kotelett / Frikadelle

W
🇩🇪German
Wiener Schnitzel

A specific type of schnitzel: the traditional Viennese schnitzel, usually made from veal.

B1Often
S
🇩🇪German
Schnitzelfleisch

Meat for making schnitzel; it emphasizes the raw meat rather than the finished dish.

B1Often
K
🇩🇪German
Kalbsschnitzel

A schnitzel made from veal; it specifies the type of meat.

B1Often
K
🇩🇪German
Kotelett

A chop/cutlet, with or without bone; a broader term that does not necessarily mean a breaded schnitzel.

B1Often
F
🇩🇪German
Frikadelle

A meat patty made from minced meat; it is a different dish, not a thin breaded cutlet.

B1Often
S
🇩🇪German
Steak

A steak; usually a thicker piece of meat fried or grilled without breading.

B1Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
Schweineschnitzel

A schnitzel made from pork; it specifies the meat used.

B1Often
P
🇩🇪German
paniertes Schnitzel

Breaded schnitzel; very close to the main word, but it emphasizes the breadcrumb coating.

B1Very Often
G
🇩🇪German
gebratenes Schnitzel

Fried schnitzel; it emphasizes the cooking method rather than the type of meat.

B1Often

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How to pronounce Schnitzel and what this word means

Schnitzel means schnitzel. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Schnitzel

/ˈʃnɪt͡sl̩/

Schnitzel translation

schnitzel

Schnitzel examples

Das Schnitzel ist schön knusprig.

Schnitzel transcription

/ˈʃnɪt͡sl̩/

Questions about this word

Schnitzel meaning: what does it mean?

ein dünnes paniertes und knusprig gebratenes Fleischstück

Schnitzel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Schnitzel is pronounced as /ˈʃnɪt͡sl̩/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Schnitzel definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Das Schnitzel ist schön knusprig. Translation: Шницель получился очень хрустящим.

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Is Schnitzel part of Dishes vocabulary?

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