der Kocher
Translation
cooker, stove, kettle
Examples
Wir kochen Wasser auf dem Gaskocher.
We are boiling water on the gas stove.
Der Campingkocher ist sehr praktisch.
The camping stove is very practical.
Grammar Patterns
to cook ((sth.)) on the stove to cook sth. on the stove We are cooking soup on the stove.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Herd (stove/cooktop), der Ofen (oven)
Etymology
From the verb 'kochen' (to cook) plus the suffix '-er', which indicates a device or person performing an action.
Memory Tips
Visualize a camper using a small portable 'Kocher' to cook. The word itself sounds like 'cooker'.