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“slaughterhouse” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃlaxtˌhoːf/

Example

Viele Schlachthöfe liefern Fleisch an den Markt.

Many slaughterhouses supply meat to the market.

Illustration for Schlachthof (slaughterhouse)

How to say “slaughterhouse” in German

“Slaughterhouse” in German is Schlachthof.

An industrial site where animals enter one end and inspected meat leaves for sale or further processing.

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

Example sentences with Schlachthof

Die Kontrolle der Hygiene im Schlachthof ist wichtig.

The hygiene inspection at the slaughterhouse is important.

Tips for using Schlachthof

  • Schlachthof is masculine: der Schlachthof, with the plural die Schlachthöfe and an umlaut in the stem.

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