noun

schnitzel

SHNIHTSL

Schnitzel (noun) means a thin cutlet of meat, usually breaded and fried. Example: “We ordered veal schnitzel with a side of potato salad.”

noun

A thin cutlet of meat, usually breaded and fried.

"We ordered veal schnitzel with a side of potato salad."

How to use schnitzel

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA breaded, fried meat cutlet, a classic German and Austrian dish.

Common pairings

wiener schnitzel chicken schnitzel

Word forms

schnitzels plural, schnitzel plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from German Schnitzel ("cutlet").

Origin: German

Frequently asked questions

What does “schnitzel” mean?

The word “schnitzel” means a thin cutlet of meat, usually breaded and fried. In plain terms, a breaded, fried meat cutlet, a classic German and Austrian dish.

How do you pronounce “schnitzel”?

“Schnitzel” is pronounced SHNIHTSL (/ˈʃnɪts(ə)l/ in IPA).

How do you use “schnitzel” in a sentence?

Here is “schnitzel” used in a sentence: “We ordered veal schnitzel with a side of potato salad.”

What part of speech is “schnitzel”?

“Schnitzel” is a noun.

Where does the word “schnitzel” come from?

The word “schnitzel” comes from German. Borrowed directly from German Schnitzel ("cutlet").