German word

Würstchen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvʏɐ̯stçən/

Meaning

  • neuter nounsausage

Example

Ich esse ein Würstchen.

I'm eating a sausage.

Illustration for Würstchen (sausage)

More examples

Zum Frühstück esse ich manchmal ein Würstchen.

For breakfast, I sometimes eat a sausage.

Core concept

A short sausage that fits easily in one hand and often appears in a bread roll.

Common phrases

  • gebratenes Würstchen

    fried sausage

  • ein Würstchen zum Frühstück

    a sausage for breakfast

Similar words

Wurst: A common sausage made from meat in a casing, eaten sliced or whole.
Bratwurst: A thick, seasoned sausage often grilled until browned.
Frankfurter: A long, thin sausage heated in hot water or grilled, often served in bread.
Bockwurst: A fairly short, mild sausage usually cooked in hot water.

Definition in German

Verkleinerungsform von Wurst; eine einzelne, meist kleine, fertig zubereitete Wurst, die als Imbiss oder in einem Brötchen serviert wird.

Word origin

The noun combines Wurst with -chen, a German diminutive ending that produces the form Würstchen.

Usage tips

  • The plural of Würstchen is also Würstchen, so an article or context distinguishes singular from plural.

Other meanings

  • wienernoun

Related words

  • Wurstsausagenoun
  • Wurstthekesausage counternoun
  • Wurstplattesausage platternoun

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