NOUN
derSchinken/ˈʃɪŋkŋ̩/ham; (book) tome
Schinken is a German noun that means ham or (book) tome. It is pronounced /ˈʃɪŋkŋ̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schinken".
Definitions
1.meat from the hind leg of a pig, usually cured or smoked(food)
a.cured or smoked pork meat
Zum Frühstück esse ich gern ein Brötchen mit Schinken.—I like to eat a roll with ham for breakfast.
2.a very thick or heavy book (informal)(colloquial, book)
a.large, often comprehensive book or tome
Das Lexikon ist ein ganz schöner Schinken.—The encyclopedia is quite a tome.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schinken | die Schinken |
| Genitive | des Schinkens | der Schinken |
| Dative | dem Schinken | den Schinken |
| Accusative | den Schinken | die Schinken |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schinken" mean in English?
- "Schinken" means ham or (book) tome. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schinken"?
- "Schinken" is pronounced /ˈʃɪŋkŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schinken" der, die, or das?
- "Schinken" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schinken"?
- The plural of "Schinken" is "Schinken".
- What part of speech is "Schinken"?
- "Schinken" is a noun in German.
