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backen

to bake

verb BAH-ken Less Common

Usage Note

backen is to bake in the oven; traditionally strong with participle gebacken, though weak forms appear. The agent noun Bäcker is a baker. Used for Brot, Kuchen and Plätzchen.

Examples

"Am Wochenende backen wir einen Kuchen."

Natural Translation

At the weekend we bake a cake.

Literal Translation

At-the weekend bake we a cake.

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