Schweinshaxe
dieNounroasted pork knuckle
English translations
- 01
pork knuckle
- 02
ham hock
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein deftiges Gericht aus dem unteren Teil des Schweinebeins, das meist gebraten oder gegrillt wird.
- English meaning
- Pork knuckle
- Synonym
- Haxe, Eisbein
- German example
- Wir haben im Biergarten eine leckere Schweinshaxe gegessen.
- English example
- We ate a delicious pork knuckle in the beer garden.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Schweinshaxe
- Plural Form
- die Schweinshaxen
Related words
- Eisbein
Eisbein is a dish made from pickled and boiled knuckle of pork, often served with sauerkraut and potatoes.
- Haxe
knuckle of pork/veal
- Volksküche
Traditional cuisine
Example sentences with “Schweinshaxe”
Ich bestelle eine Schweinshaxe mit Sauerkraut. (I am ordering a pork knuckle with sauerkraut.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Schweinshaxe a popular dish?
Yes, it is a traditional Bavarian dish. It is feminine (die Schweinshaxe).