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Schnitzel

schnitzel; thin breaded or plain escalope of meat

noun SHNIT-sel Rare
Food & Drink Dishes

Usage Note

Schnitzel is a thin slice of meat (usually pork or veal) flattened and often breaded and fried. Wiener Schnitzel uses veal; Jägerschnitzel comes with mushroom sauce. It is one of Germany's most iconic dishes.

Examples

"Das panierte Schnitzel mit Zitrone und Pommes servieren."

Natural Translation

Serve the breaded schnitzel with lemon and chips.

Literal Translation

The breaded schnitzel with lemon and chips serve.

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