English–German

“bread” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/broːt/

Example

Ich kaufe zwei Brote.

I'm buying two loaves of bread.

Illustration for Brot (bread)

How to say “bread” in German

“Bread” in German is Brot.

A firm, baked grain staple can be bought whole, cut into slices, and eaten with other foods.

Full entry for Brot: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Brot

Er streicht Marmelade auf sein Brot.

He spreads jam on his bread.

Tips for using Brot

  • Brot is neuter, so the definite article is das and the indefinite article is ein, as in ein Brot kaufen.

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