Räucherlachs

smoked salmon

noun ROY-kher-laks Rare

Usage Note

Räucherlachs is smoked salmon, widely eaten in Germany on bread, in salads, or as a starter with cream cheese and capers. The cold-smoked, silky type is the most common form sold.

Examples

"Räucherlachs mit Frischkäse und Kapern auf einem Bagel."

Natural Translation

Smoked salmon with cream cheese and capers on a bagel.

Literal Translation

Smoked-salmon with fresh-cheese and capers on a bagel.

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