HAMBURGER vs. A HAMBURGER   牛ひき肉 vs. ハンバーガー

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Hamburger is ground (crushed) beef. Hamburger, when used in this way, is uncountable.

A hamburger is a sandwich made from hamburger, often with vegetables and sauces added. The word hamburger, when used in this way, is countable.

(Be careful: The Japanese word ハンバーグ becomes "hamburger STEAK" in English.)

hamburgerは、牛のひき肉のことです。この意味ではhamburgerは、数えられない名詞として扱われます。

a hamburgerは、牛ひき肉で作ったハンバーグのサンドイッチ(野菜やソースを一緒にサンドすることが多い)で、いわゆるハンバーガーのことです。この意味ではhamburgerは、数えられる名詞として扱われます。

注意: 日本語のハンバーグは、英語ではhamburger STEAKと言います。


1.Hamburger is on sale at the supermarket today. It's only 160 yen for 100 grams.
2.Can you get me some hamburger on your way home? I'm going to make stuffed green peppers for dinner.
3.Can you get me some bread rolls and lettuce on your way home? I'm going to make hamburgers for dinner.
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