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How do you say "oven" in German?
der Backofen
In German, "oven" is der Backofen.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced BAHK-ofen. Back + Ofen, stress the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (der Backofen). Plural is Backöfen. Compound: Back (bake) + Ofen (oven).
Example sentence
Der Backofen ist heiß.
The oven is hot.
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How to remember der Backofen
Backofen literally means baking oven. Where bread and cakes cook.
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Questions about der Backofen
How do you say "oven" in German?
In German, "oven" is der Backofen. It is a noun.
Is der Backofen masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (der Backofen). Plural is Backöfen. Compound: Back (bake) + Ofen (oven).
How is der Backofen used in a sentence?
Use der Backofen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Backofen ist heiß. (The oven is hot.).
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