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How do you say "chef" in German?
der Koch
In German, "chef" is der Koch.
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Pronunciation
Say 'KOHKH' with a guttural 'kh' sound. One syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Koch is a masculine noun. Plural: die Köche (note the umlaut). Female form: die Köchin.
Example sentence
Der Koch bereitet das Essen vor.
The chef prepares the food.
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How to remember der Koch
Koch means cook. A Koch is a professional cook or chef.
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Questions about der Koch
How do you say "chef" in German?
In German, "chef" is der Koch. It is a noun.
Is der Koch masculine or feminine?
Der Koch is a masculine noun. Plural: die Köche (note the umlaut). Female form: die Köchin.
How is der Koch used in a sentence?
Use der Koch as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Koch bereitet das Essen vor. (The chef prepares the food.).
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