NOUN
dasFleisch/flaɪ̯ʃ/meat; flesh
Fleisch is a German noun that means meat or flesh. It is pronounced /flaɪ̯ʃ/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.the muscle tissue of animals used as food(food)
a.animal muscle used for human consumption
Ich esse kein Fleisch.—I don't eat meat.
b.meat of a particular animal
Rindfleisch ist teurer als Schweinefleisch.—Beef is more expensive than pork.
2.the soft tissue covering the bones of animals or humans; flesh(biology)
a.human or animal tissue underlying the skin
Er verletzte sich am Arm, aber das Fleisch heilte schnell.—He injured his arm, but the flesh healed quickly.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Fleisch | — |
| Genitive | des Fleischs | — |
| Dative | dem Fleisch | — |
| Accusative | das Fleisch | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Fleisch" mean in English?
- "Fleisch" means meat or flesh. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Fleisch"?
- "Fleisch" is pronounced /flaɪ̯ʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Fleisch" der, die, or das?
- "Fleisch" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Fleisch"?
- "Fleisch" is a noun in German.
