Hering

herring

noun HAY-ring Rare

Usage Note

Hering is a staple of northern German cuisine. It appears pickled (Bismarck-Hering), marinated in cream sauce (Matjeshering), or smoked (Räucherhering). Heringsalat (herring salad) and Rollmops are well-known preparations.

Examples

"An Silvester isst man in Norddeutschland traditionell Hering."

Natural Translation

On New Year's Eve people in northern Germany traditionally eat herring.

Literal Translation

On New-Year's-Eve eats one in northern Germany traditionally herring.

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