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Hauptgericht

main course; main dish of a meal

noun HOWPT-ge-rikht Rare
Food & Drink Dishes

Usage Note

Hauptgericht is the central course of a meal, following the Vorspeise (starter) and preceding the Nachspeise (dessert). In German restaurant menus it always forms its own section and is the most substantial course.

Examples

"Als Hauptgericht wählten wir ein Steak mit Gemüse."

Natural Translation

As the main course we chose a steak with vegetables.

Literal Translation

As main-dish chose we a steak with vegetables.

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