Spanferkel

suckling pig

noun SHPAHN-fer-kel Rare

Usage Note

Spanferkel is a young piglet (up to about 25 kg) that is still being suckled or has just been weaned. It is a traditional festive dish in Germany and Austria, typically roasted whole on a spit. Spanferkelbraten is especially popular at village festivals.

Examples

"Auf dem Dorffest wurde ein ganzes Spanferkel am Spieß gegrillt."

Natural Translation

At the village festival a whole suckling pig was grilled on the spit.

Literal Translation

At-the village-festival was a whole suckling-pig on-the spit grilled.

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