schnitzel
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schnitzel
A thin slice of meat, usually veal or pork, that is often coated in breading made of flour, egg, and breadcrumbs and fried in fat.
Im Restaurant bestellte ich ein klassisches Wiener Schnitzel mit Kartoffelsalat.
At the restaurant, I ordered a classic Wiener schnitzel with potato salad.
The word 'Schnitzel' is a diminutive form that comes from the verb 'schnitzen' (to carve) or 'schneiden' (to cut). So it literally refers to a small 'Schnitz' (cut piece) or a thin slice of meat.
Für ein gutes Schnitzel muss das Fleisch sehr dünn geklopft werden.
For a good schnitzel, the meat has to be pounded very thin.
A 'Wiener Schnitzel' is a protected designation and must be made from veal. A schnitzel made from pork is often called 'Schnitzel Wiener Art' (Viennese-style schnitzel) or 'Schweineschnitzel' (pork schnitzel).
Wenn es nicht aus Kalbfleisch ist, darf es nicht „Wiener Schnitzel“ heißen.
If it is not made from veal, it may not be called 'Wiener Schnitzel'.
In a restaurant or in the kitchen, 'Schnitzel' is often combined with certain verbs. You can 'bestellen' (order), 'essen' (eat), 'zubereiten' (prepare), 'panieren' (bread), or 'in der Pfanne braten' (fry in a pan) a schnitzel.
Ich zeige dir, wie man ein Schnitzel richtig paniert und goldbraun brät.
I'll show you how to bread a schnitzel properly and fry it until golden brown.
steak
'das Schnitzel' and 'das Steak' are both pieces of meat that can be fried. The most important difference is the type and preparation. A 'Schnitzel' is usually a thin slice of meat, often pork or veal, and often breaded. A 'Steak' is usually a thicker slice of meat, often beef, and is quickly fried or grilled. The words can be confused because both are meat dishes in restaurants. If it is thin and breaded, you normally say 'Schnitzel'. If it is a piece of beef from the grill or the pan, 'Steak' fits better.
Im Gasthaus bestellt er ein Schnitzel mit Kartoffelsalat.
At the inn, he orders a schnitzel with potato salad.
Für den Grillabend kauft Max ein großes Steak beim Metzger.
For the barbecue evening, Max buys a large steak from the butcher.