Mett

See also: mett, Mëtt, and mett'

German

Mett (sense 2) on a bread roll

Etymology

From Middle Low German met, from Proto-Germanic *matją, whence also Dutch met. Related with Proto-Germanic *matiz, whence English meat.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /mɛt/

Noun

Mett n (genitive Metts, no plural)

(regional, northern and central Germany) minced meat
(more widely used) such meat, seasoned and eaten raw, usually on bread (a popular snack in Germany)

Usage notes

The word is often synonymous with Hackfleisch in northern and central Germany. However, Mett is normally used only for pork (occasionally beef).
Hackfleisch is rarely used for sense 2.

Synonyms

(minced meat): Hackfleisch

Derived terms

Mettbrötchen
Mettwurst
Mettigel
Rindermett
Schweinemett
Zwiebelmett

Further reading

Mett in Duden online

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