German · Food & Drink
Fleisch
Meat
Beginnernoun
Definition
The flesh of an animal used as food.
Example
Ich esse kein rotes Fleisch.
I don't eat red meat.
Etymology
'Fleisch' originates from the Old High German 'fleisc', related to the Proto-Germanic '*flaiskaz', emphasizing the cultural importance of meat in cuisine.
How & Where It’s Used
'Fleisch' is used in both spoken and written German across all registers, commonly in discussions about food, recognized widely in German-speaking areas.