German NOUN A1 Rank 5253

das Huhn

chicken

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Huhn vs Hähnchen

chicken

Both Huhn and Hähnchen can refer to poultry meat as food. Huhn is the more general term for the meat, while Hähnchen usually refers to a young animal or a dish prepared from one. Use Huhn in general and Hähnchen for the typical specific meal.

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Huhn

Für die Suppe kaufe ich frisches Huhn beim Metzger.

I’m buying fresh chicken from the butcher for the soup.

Hähnchen

Zum Abendessen bestelle ich ein gebratenes Hähnchen mit Reis.

I’m ordering roast chicken with rice for dinner.

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