German · Food & Drink
Huhn
Chicken
Beginnernoun
Definition
The meat of a domestic fowl.
Example
Gebratenes Huhn ist sehr lecker.
Roasted chicken is very tasty.
Etymology
The word 'Huhn' originates from the Old High German 'hūn', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*huhną'. It historically referred to domestic fowl, particularly those kept for eggs or meat.
How & Where It’s Used
'Huhn' is used in both spoken and written German, primarily in informal contexts. It is commonly found in culinary discussions and regional variations may include dialect-specific terms for different types of poultry.