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German word
Backofen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbakˌoːfn̩/
Meaning
- masculine nounoven
Example
Der Backofen ist schon warm.
The oven is already warm.
More examples
Stelle die Temperatur im Backofen auf 180 °C ein.
Set the temperature in the oven to 180 °C.
Core concept
A heated chamber that surrounds bread, cake, or other food with steady heat for cooking.
Common phrases
im Backofen schmoren
braise in the oven
die Temperatur im Backofen einstellen
set the temperature in the oven
mit Umluft im Backofen backen
bake in the oven using convection
Similar words
Ofen: A heater or furnace that uses fuel or electricity to warm a room.
Herd: A cooking appliance with a heated surface for pots and frying pans.
Mikrowelle: An electric appliance that heats food rapidly from the inside with microwaves.
Definition in German
Ein Haushalts- oder Küchenofen, der zum Backen von Brot, Kuchen und anderen Speisen bestimmt ist.
Word origin
Backofen is a compound of German backen, meaning 'bake', and Ofen, meaning 'oven'.
Usage tips
- Backofen is masculine, and its plural is Backöfen with an umlaut.
Related words
- Backofenfunktionoven functionnoun
- Backofenreinigeroven cleanernoun