German word

Pfanne

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpfanə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfrying pan

Example

Das Öl ist in der Pfanne.

The oil is in the frying pan.

Illustration for Pfanne (frying pan)

More examples

Die beschichtete Pfanne lässt sich leicht reinigen.

The coated frying pan is easy to clean.

Core concept

A low-sided cooking vessel that holds oil and food in a single hot layer close to the stove.

Common phrases

  • Speck in der Pfanne braten

    fry bacon in a frying pan

  • beschichtete Pfanne

    coated frying pan

  • das Omelett in der Pfanne wenden

    turn the omelet over in the frying pan

Similar words

Topf: A deep cooking vessel used for boiling or simmering.
Bratpfanne: A shallow cooking vessel for browning meat or vegetables at high heat.
Wok: A deep, rounded vessel for rapidly stir-frying food while stirring.

Definition in German

Pfanne ist ein flaches, randbegrenztes Gefäß mit großer Bodenfläche, das auf dem Herd zum schnellen Anbraten und Sautieren von Lebensmitteln dient.

Word origin

Pfanne developed from Old High German pfanna, which traces back through borrowing to Latin patina, meaning a shallow dish.

Usage tips

  • German uses Pfanne for a frying pan or skillet, while Topf normally refers to the deeper vessel used for boiling or simmering.

Other meanings

  • pannoun
  • skilletnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Pfannenbeschichtungfrying-pan coatingnoun
  • Pfannenwenderpan turnernoun

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