English–German

“ham” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃɪŋkən/

Example

Im Supermarkt gibt es viele Schinken.

There is plenty of ham at the supermarket.

Illustration for Schinken (ham)

How to say “ham” in German

“Ham” in German is Schinken.

The substantial rear leg of a pig, preserved as a savory joint or cut into thin deli slices.

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

Example sentences with Schinken

Zum Frühstück esse ich ein Stück Schinken.

For breakfast, I eat a piece of ham.

Tips for using Schinken

  • Roher Schinken usually means cured ham that is not cooked, while gekochter Schinken means cooked ham.

“ham” in other languages