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Leberkäs

Learn a funny, quirky German word each week with DW's Word of the Week feature. This week: Leberkäs.

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Oddly enough, "Leberkäs" contains neither "Leber" (liver) nor "Käse" (cheese). Actually, this southern German specialty is meat loaf that is made in a pan, giving it a square shape similar to some cheeses. It is generally sliced (a bit more generously than cheese) and enjoyed on a white bun with plenty of mustard.

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