Schnitzel Meaning in English

word

US

ˈʃnɪtsəl

SHNIT-suhl

UK

ʃnˈɪtsəl

sh-NIT-suhl

Definition

A schnitzel is a thin slice of meat, usually veal, pork, or chicken, that is coated in breadcrumbs and fried. It is a traditional dish from Germany and Austria.

Usage & Nuances

"Schnitzel" is often used on its own or in full names like "Wiener schnitzel" (veal) or "chicken schnitzel". It's commonly found on menus in Europe, sometimes with sauce or lemon. The word is borrowed directly from German.

• Spanish: escalope empanado - schnitzel
• Portuguese (BR): escalope à milanesa - schnitzel
• Portuguese (PT): panado - schnitzel
• Chinese (Simplified): 炸肉排 - 维也纳炸肉排
• Chinese (Traditional): 炸肉排 - 維也納炸肉排
• Hindi: स्निट्ज़ेल - तली हुई पतली मांस स्लाइस
• Arabic: شنِيتزل - شريحة لحم مقلية
• Bengali: শ্নিটজেল
• Russian: шницель
• Japanese: シュニッツェル
• Vietnamese: schnitzel
• Korean: 슈니첼
• Turkish: şnitzel
• Urdu: شنیتسل
• Indonesian: schnitzel

Example Sentences

I ordered a schnitzel for lunch.

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The schnitzel is crispy and delicious.

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Have you ever tried schnitzel before?

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Can I get some lemon with my schnitzel?

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My favorite is chicken schnitzel with mushroom sauce.

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They served the schnitzel with potatoes and salad on the side.

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