Rinderbraten

beef roast

noun RIN-der-brah-ten Rare

Usage Note

Rinderbraten is a classic German Sunday roast of beef, typically slow-roasted in the oven or braised. Often served with Rotkohl (red cabbage) and Kartoffelknödel (potato dumplings). It appears frequently on restaurant menus.

Examples

"Der Rinderbraten wurde drei Stunden bei 160 °C im Ofen geschmort."

Natural Translation

The beef roast was braised in the oven at 160 °C for three hours.

Literal Translation

The beef-roast was three hours at 160 degrees in-the oven braised.

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