German word

Bäckerei

Pronunciation

IPA/bɛkəˈʁaɪ̯/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbakery

Example

Ich kaufe frisches Brot in den Bäckereien.

I buy fresh bread at the bakeries.

Illustration for Bäckerei (bakery)

More examples

Am Wochenende sind die Spezialitäten in der Bäckerei oft schnell ausverkauft.

At weekends, the specialties at the bakery are often sold out quickly.

Core concept

A warm storefront displays loaves and pastries while a counter separates the baking area from the customers.

Common phrases

  • vor der Bäckerei Schlange stehen

    stand in line in front of the bakery

  • Öffnungszeiten der Bäckerei

    bakery opening hours

  • handwerkliche Bäckerei

    artisanal bakery

Similar words

Backwaren: Bread, rolls, cakes, and similar foods produced by baking.
Lebensmittelgeschäft: A general grocery store selling various kinds of food.
Bäcker: A skilled craftsperson who makes bread and baked goods.
Konditorei: A pastry shop focused on cakes and elaborate sweet pastries.

Definition in German

Geschäft, in dem Brot und anderes Gebäck frisch gebacken und verkauft wird.

Word origin

Bäckerei is built on Bäcker, meaning baker, which comes from backen, meaning bake, with the suffix -ei for an associated trade or establishment.

Usage tips

  • Bäckerei is feminine, so the usual forms are die Bäckerei, in der Bäckerei, and the plural die Bäckereien.

Other meanings

  • bakehousenoun

Related words

  • Backwarenbaked goodsnoun
  • Bäckermeistermaster bakernoun

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