A word borrowed from English for streaky, smoked, or cured pork belly, usually fried in thin slices.
example
Am Sonntagmorgen gibt es bei uns oft Rührei mit knusprigem Bacon.
On Sunday mornings, we often have scrambled eggs with crispy bacon.
Usage tips
English loanword
'Bacon' is a word borrowed directly from English and is pronounced similarly. In German, it has become a common term for breakfast bacon.
EXAMPLE
Im Supermarkt findest du den Bacon im Kühlregal bei den Wurstwaren.
In the supermarket, you'll find the bacon in the refrigerated section with the cold cuts.
Typical collocations
'Bacon' is often described with the adjective 'knusprig' (crispy). A typical verb is 'braten' (to fry). A very common combination is 'Eier mit Bacon' (eggs with bacon).
EXAMPLE
Ich mag meinen Bacon am liebsten goldbraun und knusprig gebraten.
I like my bacon best fried golden brown and crispy.
Countable and uncountable
Normally, 'Bacon' is used as an uncountable noun, similar to 'Käse' (cheese) or 'Brot' (bread). When referring to individual pieces, people say 'Scheiben Bacon' (slices of bacon).