English–German
“side dish” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbaɪ̯laːgə/
Example
Zum Steak serviere ich eine Beilage.
I serve a side dish to go with the steak.
How to say “side dish” in German
“Side dish” in German is Beilage.
A main item has a companion placed beside it, such as food beside the central dish or a paper enclosed with a letter.
Example sentences with Beilage
Als Beilage gab es einen Dip aus Joghurt und Kräutern.
A yogurt and herb dip was served as a side dish.
Tips for using Beilage
- Beilage is feminine, so the forms are die Beilage, eine Beilage, and die Beilagen in the plural.