Rinderbrühe

beef broth, beef stock

noun RIN-der-brue-eh Rare

Usage Note

Rinderbrühe is a slow-simmered broth made from beef bones and vegetables. It is used as a base for Rinderschmorgerichte (beef braises) and served in Germany as a light starter, sometimes with Einlagen like noodles or dumplings.

Examples

"Die klare Rinderbrühe mit Fadennudeln war ein beliebter Auftakt zum Sonntagsessen."

Natural Translation

The clear beef broth with thin noodles was a popular opener to the Sunday meal.

Literal Translation

The clear beef-broth with thread-noodles was a popular opening to the Sunday-meal.

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