English–German

“hamburger” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhambʊɐ̯gɐ/

Example

Ich esse einen Hamburger.

I'm eating a hamburger.

Illustration for Hamburger (hamburger)

How to say “hamburger” in German

“Hamburger” in German is Hamburger.

The word links Hamburg with a compact meal in which a fried minced-meat patty sits inside a round bun.

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

Example sentences with Hamburger

Der Hamburger schmeckt mir heute besonders gut.

The hamburger tastes especially good to me today.

Tips for using Hamburger

  • German uses Hamburger for the food itself, but a plain minced-meat patty without the bun is commonly called a Frikadelle or Bulette, depending on region.

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