Translation of German word "Portion" to English
diePortion
/pɔɐ̯ʃn/
Meaning
NounAn allocated amount.
How to use
Portion ('portion / serving / helping') is feminine: die Portion (plural: die Portionen). Eine Portion Pommes — A serving of fries.
🇬🇧 English
allocated amount
Example
Ich esse eine Portion.
I eat a portion.
Ich esse eine Portion Reis.
I eat a portion of rice.
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- eine Portion bestellen— to order a portion
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What is the definition of the German word "die Portion"?▼
The German word "die Portion" is defined as: "An allocated amount."
What does the German word "die Portion" mean?▼
The German word "die Portion" means "allocated amount" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich esse eine Portion." (which translates as "I eat a portion.").
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