gebacken
Translation
baked
Examples
Der Kuchen ist frisch gebacken.
The cake is freshly baked.
Ich mag frisch gebackenes Brot.
I like freshly baked bread.
Sie hat einen Kuchen gebacken.
She has baked a cake.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is baked (sth.) is baked The cake is baked.
baked + noun baked (sth.) freshly baked bread
to have baked ((sth.)) to have baked (sth.) I have baked cookies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gebraten (fried/roasted), gekocht (cooked/boiled)
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'backen' (to bake). The 'ge-' prefix and '-en' suffix are typical for strong verb past participles.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English word 'baked'. Connect 'backen' to 'baking'.