die Köchin
Translation
cook (female), chef (female)
Examples
Meine Mutter ist eine gute Köchin.
My mother is a good cook.
Die Köchin bereitet das Essen zu.
The cook is preparing the meal.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a cook ((j-n)) works as a cook She works as a cook in a restaurant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Chefköchin (female head chef); Antonyms: der Koch (male equivalent)
Etymology
Derived from the masculine form 'der Koch' (male cook) by adding the feminine suffix '-in'.
Memory Tips
The '-in' suffix in German often creates the female form of a noun, especially for professions.