Martinsgans

dieNoun

St. Martin's goose (traditional meal).

English translations

  1. 01

    goose

Word details

German meaning
Die Martinsgans ist eine traditionelle Mahlzeit, die am Martinstag (11. November) gegessen wird, meistens eine gebratene Gans.
English meaning
The Martin's goose is a traditional meal eaten on St. Martin's Day (November 11), usually a roasted goose.
Synonym
Keine
German example
An Martinstag aßen wir eine köstliche Martinsgans mit Rotkohl und Klößen.
English example
On St. Martin's Day, we ate a delicious Martin's goose with red cabbage and dumplings.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Martinsgans
Plural Form
die Martinsgänse

Example sentences with “Martinsgans”

  1. Wir essen traditionell Martinsgans am 11. November. (We traditionally eat St. Martin's goose on November 11th.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the cultural significance of Martinsgans?

It is a traditional goose dish served on St. Martin's Day in Germany, Austria, and parts of the Netherlands.