English–German
“cook” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkɔxən/
Example
Ich koche heute Abend.
I'm cooking tonight.
How to say “cook” in German
“Cook” in German is kochen.
Heat in a pot turns ingredients into a meal and can also make a liquid bubble vigorously.
Example sentences with kochen
Am Wochenende kochen wir oft zusammen.
On the weekend, we often cook together.
Tips for using kochen
- For cooking food in a pan with little fat, German often uses braten rather than kochen.
Other German words for “cook”
Der Koch bereitet das Abendessen zu.
The cook is preparing dinner.
Ich habe gestern die Köchin im Restaurant getroffen.
I met the cook at the restaurant yesterday.
Sie bereitet eine Soße zu.
She is cooking a sauce.