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Food & DiningSunday 6 September 2026

Ich möchte das Steak medium rare haben.

Pronunciation: Ikh MERKH-tuh dahs STAYK MEH-dee-um RAHR hah-buhn.

Meaning: I would like the steak medium rare.

This phrase is essential when dining at German restaurants, where specifying how you want your meat cooked (rosa/medium rare, durchgebraten/well-done) is considered important for proper service.

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