German word

Herd

Pronunciation

IPA/heːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstove

Example

Ich koche auf dem Herd.

I cook on the stove.

Illustration for Herd (stove)

More examples

Ich stelle eine Pfanne auf den Herd.

I put a frying pan on the stove.

Core concept

A warm kitchen hearth transformed into one appliance, with pots above and baking heat inside.

Common phrases

  • auf dem Herd braten

    fry on the stove

  • die Temperatur am Herd einstellen

    adjust the temperature on the stove

  • eine Pfanne auf den Herd stellen

    put a frying pan on the stove

Similar words

Kochfeld: A flat cooking surface where pots and pans are heated directly.
Backofen: An enclosed chamber for baking or heating food.
Kochplatte: A single electric or gas plate that heats pots and pans.

Definition in German

ein Haushaltsgerät zum Erhitzen von Töpfen und Pfannen; umfasst meist Kochfeld und Backofen und dient zum Kochen und Backen

Word origin

German Herd continues Old High German herd, meaning a hearth, and is related to English hearth and Dutch haard.

Usage tips

  • Herd is masculine, so the standard phrase for cooking on it is "auf dem Herd" with dative masculine dem.

Other meanings

  • hearthnoun
  • fireplacenoun

Related words

  • Elektroherdelectric stovenoun
  • Gasherdgas stovenoun
  • Herdplattestove platenoun

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