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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHamburger
/ˈhæmˌbɜːrɡər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat, usually beef, placed inside a sliced bun.
"I ordered a hamburger with cheese and fries for lunch." - 2
A similar sandwich made with a patty of another type of meat or a meat substitute.
"The restaurant offers a vegetarian hamburger made from black beans."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'hamburger' originates from the city of Hamburg, Germany, where a similar meat patty was popularized in the 19th century. The word evolved as German immigrants brought the dish to the United States, where it became a staple of American cuisine.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hamburger" is said worldwide
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hamburger
Transliteration: ɑ̃.byʁ.ɡɛʁ
"J'ai commandé un hamburger au restaurant."
Hamburger
Transliteration: ˈhambʊʁɡɐ
"Ich habe einen Hamburger mit Pommes bestellt."
hamburger
Transliteration: amˈburɡer
"Ho ordinato un hamburger al ristorante."
hamburguesa
Transliteration: am.buɾˈɣesa
"Pedí una hamburguesa con queso."
hambúrguer
Transliteration: ɐ̃ˈbuʁɡeʁ
"Eu pedi um hambúrguer com batatas fritas."
हैम्बर्गर
Transliteration: haimbargar
"मैंने एक हैम्बर्गर ऑर्डर किया।"
汉堡包
Transliteration: hànbǎobāo
"我点了一个汉堡包。"
햄버거
Transliteration: haembeogeu
"나는 햄버거를 주문했다."
ハンバーガー
Transliteration: hanbāgā
"私はハンバーガーを注文しました。"
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