backen
Translation
to bake
Examples
Ich backe einen Kuchen.
I am baking a cake.
Der Kuchen backt im Ofen.
The cake is baking in the oven.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to bake (sth.) I am baking an apple pie.
(intransitive) to bake The cake has been baking for 30 minutes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: im Ofen garen; Similar: braten (to roast/fry), kochen (to cook)
Etymology
From Old High German 'bahhan', cognate with the English word 'bake'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'bake'. You can also think of putting something 'back in' the oven to bake it.