Schweinefleisch

German

Etymology

From Schwein (“pig”) +‎ Fleisch (“meat”). Compare Silesian East Central German Schweinefleesch, English swineflesh (“pig-meat, pork”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʃvaɪ̯nəflaɪ̯ʃ/
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Noun

Schweinefleisch n (strong, genitive Schweinefleisches or Schweinefleischs, no plural)

  1. pork

Declension
Declension of Schweinefleisch [sg-only, neuter, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Schweinefleisch
genitive eines des Schweinefleisches, Schweinefleischs
dative einem dem Schweinefleisch, Schweinefleische1
accusative ein das Schweinefleisch

1Now rare, see notes.

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