German Conversation · Level 21
89 words
German word
braten
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʁaːtən/
Meaning
- verbfry
Example
Ich brate das Fleisch in der Pfanne.
I fry the meat in a pan.
More examples
Im Ofen kann man Kartoffeln braten, bis sie goldbraun sind.
You can roast potatoes in the oven until they are golden brown.
Core concept
A hot pan or oven browns the outside of meat or vegetables while heat cooks the inside.
Common phrases
in der Pfanne braten
pan-fry
das Fleisch braten
fry the meat
im Ofen braten
roast in the oven
Similar words
anbraten: Sear food quickly over strong heat to brown the outside and deepen its flavor.
grillen: Grill food over direct heat or a grate to add char and a smoky aroma.
backen: Bake dough or other ingredients in an oven until thoroughly cooked.
rösten: Roast beans or vegetables with dry heat until their color and aroma develop.
Definition in German
Ein Verb für das Garen von Fleisch oder Gemüse durch Bräunung an direkter Hitze, zum Beispiel in der Pfanne oder im Ofen.
Word origin
Braten is an inherited Germanic verb recorded in Old High German as brātan and has retained the basic meaning of cooking by heat.
Usage tips
- Braten is a strong verb: its key forms are brät in the third-person singular, briet in the past tense, and gebraten as the past participle.