schnitzel
word
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 - schnitzelPortuguese (BR): escalope à milanesa - schnitzelPortuguese (PT): panado - schnitzelChinese (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 स्लाइसArabic: شنِيتزل - شريحة لحم مقليةBengali: শ্নিটজেলRussian: шницельJapanese: シュニッツェルVietnamese: schnitzelKorean: 슈니첼Turkish: şnitzelUrdu: شنیتسلIndonesian: schnitzel
Example Sentences
Can I get some lemon with my schnitzel?
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The schnitzel is crispy and delicious.
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Have you ever tried schnitzel before?
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I ordered a schnitzel for lunch.
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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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