German word

Hackfleisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhakˌflaɪ̯ʃ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounground meat

Example

Kannst du bitte das Hackfleisch aus dem Kühlschrank holen?

Could you please get the ground meat out of the fridge?

Illustration for Hackfleisch (ground meat)

More examples

Ich friere das Hackfleisch ein, wenn ich es nicht sofort verwende.

I freeze the minced meat if I do not use it immediately.

Core concept

A loose mass of finely chopped or ground meat that blends into sauces, patties, and fillings.

Common phrases

  • frisches Hackfleisch

    fresh minced meat

  • Hackfleisch anbraten

    fry minced meat

  • Hackfleisch einfrieren

    freeze minced meat

Similar words

Hack: A colloquial name for ground meat.
Gehacktes: Raw minced meat intended for use in cooking.
Mett: Seasoned raw pork mince eaten on bread, typically with onion.
Faschiertes: A regional word for ground meat used in Austria and southern Germany.

Definition in German

Durch Hacken oder Mahlen entstandenes Fleisch in sehr kleinen Stücken, das sich gut für Saucen, Frikadellen oder Füllungen eignet.

Word origin

Hackfleisch is a compound of Hack, material produced by chopping, and Fleisch, meaning meat.

Usage tips

  • Hackfleisch is normally a mass noun, so quantities use expressions such as etwas, ein Kilo, or eine Packung rather than a plural.

Other meanings

  • mincenoun

Related words

  • Hackfleischbällchenmeatballnoun
  • Hackbratenmeatloafnoun
  • gehacktmincedadjective

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