German Conversation · Level 24
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German word
Braten
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʁaːtən/
Meaning
- masculine nounroast
Example
Auf dem Teller liegt der Braten.
The roast is on the plate.
More examples
Er serviert den Braten mit Kartoffeln.
He serves the roast with potatoes.
Core concept
A browned meat joint sits whole or in large pieces, with a roasted crust around a tender center.
Common phrases
einen Braten würzen
season a roast
kalter Braten
cold roast
Similar words
Rinderbraten: A beef joint slowly roasted in an oven until tender.
Schweinebraten: A pork joint roasted until its surface is richly browned.
Sonntagsbraten: A large roast traditionally served at a family meal on Sunday or another special day.
Gebratenes: A cooked dish of meat or fish prepared by frying or roasting.
Definition in German
Braten bezeichnet ein im Ganzen oder in Stücken zubereitetes Fleischstück, das durch Rösten oder Braten eine gebräunte Kruste erhält.
Word origin
Braten is the noun formed from German braten, an inherited Germanic verb meaning to roast or fry.
Usage tips
- Braten is masculine, so the noun uses der in the singular, while its plural form is also Braten.
Other meanings
- jointnoun
Opposites
- Rohkostraw foodnoun
Related words
- Bratpfannefrying pannoun
- Bratzeitroasting timenoun