Portuguese Phrase
O que é uma refeição tradicional alemã?
Meaning
The sentence asks for a definition or description of a typical German meal. It can be used when you want to learn about the main dishes, ingredients, or customs that characterize German cuisine.
When to use
Use this question when you are discussing food cultures, planning a trip to Germany, or simply curious about what Germans traditionally eat for lunch or dinner.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oqueéumarefeiçãotradicionalalemã?
O que (interrogative)
‘O que’ is used to ask ‘what’ about a thing or concept; it functions as a subject‑object interrogative pronoun.
é (ser, 3ª pessoa singular)
The verb ‘ser’ in present tense, third‑person singular, links the subject to its definition or identity.
uma (indefinite article, feminine)
‘uma’ agrees in gender and number with the feminine noun that follows (refeição).
refeição (noun, feminine)
A common feminine noun meaning ‘meal’; it triggers agreement with adjectives and articles.
tradicional (adjective)
Adjectives in Portuguese normally follow the noun and must agree in gender and number (here feminine singular).
alemã (adjective, feminine)
‘alemã’ is the feminine form of ‘alemão’; it must match the gender of ‘refeição’.
🗨In Conversation
O que é uma refeição tradicional alemã?
What is a traditional German meal?
Normalmente inclui carne de porco, chucrute, salsichas e um copo de cerveja.
It usually includes pork, sauerkraut, sausages and a glass of beer.
✕Common Mistakes
O que é um refeição tradicional alemã?
‘refeição’ is feminine, so the article must be ‘uma’, not ‘um’.
O que é uma refeição tradicional alemão?
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun ‘refeição’; use ‘alemã’.
O que são uma refeição tradicional alemã?
When asking about a category, ‘é’ (singular) is correct; avoid ‘são’ which would imply plural.
↔Alternatives
Qual é um prato típico da Alemanha?
What is a typical dish from Germany?
Como é a comida tradicional alemã?
What is traditional German food like?
O que os alemães costumam comer em uma refeição típica?
What do Germans usually eat in a typical meal?
Cultural Tip
German cuisine varies by region: in Bavaria you’ll find pretzels, weisswurst and pork knuckles, while in the north fish and potatoes dominate. Meals are often accompanied by bread (brot) and a beverage, most commonly beer or mineral water. When speaking about food in Portuguese, keep the gender agreement – ‘refeição’ is feminine, so adjectives like ‘alemã’ must also be feminine.