das Hendl

roast chicken (Bavaria, Austria) - standard German: das Hähnchen

Origin

A diminutive of „Huhn“ with the Bavarian ending. „Brathendl“ is a funfair classic.

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Words in this expression

Examples

  • Auf der Wiesn isst ein halbes Hendl.

    At the Oktoberfest you eat half a roast chicken.