Schweinebauch

pork belly

noun SHVY-neh-bowkh Rare

Usage Note

Schweinebauch is the fatty cut from the underside of the pig — the same as pork belly in English. It is popular braised (geschmorter Schweinebauch) or crispy-roasted with a crackling skin (Krustenbraten); it is increasingly featured on restaurant menus as a trendy main course.

Examples

"Der knusprig gebratene Schweinebauch mit Kartoffelknödeln war ein echter Genuss."

Natural Translation

The crispy roasted pork belly with potato dumplings was a real treat.

Literal Translation

The crispy roasted pork-belly with potato-dumplings was a real pleasure.

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