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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA breaded, fried meat cutlet, a classic German and Austrian dish.
Common pairings
wiener schnitzel
chicken schnitzel
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Word forms
- Plural
- schnitzels
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from German Schnitzel ("cutlet").
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").
