German Names of 50 Meats – A Complete Vocabulary Guide
- Jens Olesen
- Sep 22
- 4 min read
Learning German goes far beyond grammar and verb conjugations — building a strong vocabulary is just as essential. And if you want to talk about food, eating out, or cooking, knowing the German names for different types of meat is particularly useful.
In this post, you’ll find 50 German meat vocabulary words, grouped into categories for easier learning: red meats, poultry, sausages, game, and cold cuts. You’ll also see example sentences, so you can learn how to use each word in context.
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🥩 Red Meat (Rotes Fleisch)
🍗 Poultry (Geflügel)
🌭 Sausages (Würste)
🦌 Game (Wild)
🥓 Cold Cuts & Processed Meats (Aufschnitt)
✅ Key Takeaways
German offers a rich vocabulary for meats, reflecting its strong culinary tradition.
When shopping, eating out, or cooking, these terms will help you order confidently and understand menus.
Don’t just memorise the words — practise them in sentences and role plays. For example, imagine ordering in a restaurant: „Ich nehme das Rinderfilet, bitte.“
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