English–German

“butcher” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɛt͡sgɐ/

Example

Ich kaufe beim Metzger frisches Fleisch.

I'm buying fresh meat at the butcher's.

Illustration for Metzger (butcher)

How to say “butcher” in German

“Butcher” in German is Metzger.

A skilled worker turns a carcass into weighed, sale-ready cuts at a meat shop.

Full entry for Metzger: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Metzger

Der Metzger berät den Kunden, welches Stück sich zum Braten eignet.

The butcher advises the customer on which cut is suitable for roasting.

Tips for using Metzger

  • Metzger is masculine, with the plural die Metzger and the feminine form Metzgerin.

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