Brot backen
To bake bread
Use 'Brot backen' to describe the traditional, respected craft of making bread from scratch at home.
15秒了解
- The process of making bread from scratch in an oven.
- A highly respected hobby and cultural staple in Germany.
- Used literally for baking, not for toasting or reheating.
意思
This phrase refers to the physical act of making bread from scratch. In Germany, it's not just a kitchen chore; it's a deeply respected craft and a popular weekend hobby.
关键例句
3 / 6Talking about weekend plans
Am Samstag möchte ich ein frisches Brot backen.
On Saturday, I want to bake a fresh loaf of bread.
Asking a friend for a recipe
Backst du dein Brot mit Sauerteig?
Do you bake your bread with sourdough?
In a professional bakery setting
Wir backen unser Brot noch nach altem Familienrezept.
We still bake our bread according to an old family recipe.
文化背景
Germany has the largest variety of bread in the world, with over 3,000 registered types. Bread is so culturally significant that the traditional dinner is literally named 'Evening Bread' (Abendbrot). Baking bread at home saw a massive resurgence recently as people sought to reconnect with traditional, additive-free food preparation.
The Sourdough Secret
If you want to impress a German, mention you are baking 'Sauerteigbrot'. It's considered the pinnacle of bread-making skill.
Keep it Simple
At the A2 level, don't worry about complex grain names. Just saying 'Ich backe Brot' is perfectly natural and correct.
15秒了解
- The process of making bread from scratch in an oven.
- A highly respected hobby and cultural staple in Germany.
- Used literally for baking, not for toasting or reheating.
What It Means
Brot backen is a simple combination of the noun Brot (bread) and the verb backen (to bake). It describes the entire process of mixing flour, water, and yeast, kneading the dough, and letting it rise. In a country with over 3,000 types of bread, this isn't just about food. It's about patience, tradition, and that heavenly smell that fills a home. When you say you are doing this, people will likely assume you're making something hearty and crusty, not just a soft white loaf.
How To Use It
You use this phrase just like any other activity. If someone asks what you're doing, you say Ich backe Brot. If you want to invite a friend over for a cozy afternoon, you might ask Wollen wir zusammen Brot backen?. It’s a very straightforward collocation. Just remember that backen is an irregular verb in some forms, but for A2 level, ich backe and du backst will get you through most conversations.
When To Use It
Use this when discussing your hobbies or weekend plans. It’s a great conversation starter in Germany because everyone has a favorite type of bread. You can use it when texting a friend to show off your latest sourdough creation. It’s also appropriate in a professional setting if you’re talking about work-life balance or traditional crafts. If you’re at a local market, you might ask a vendor if they selber backen (bake it themselves).
When NOT To Use It
Don't use backen if you are just putting a pre-made loaf in the toaster; that is toasten. Also, don't use it if you are heating up pre-baked rolls from the supermarket; that is aufbacken. Avoid using it for cooking things like meat or vegetables in the oven—that’s usually braten or garen. If you say Ich backe Fleisch, Germans might look at you like you've invented a very strange new cake.
Cultural Background
Bread is sacred in Germany. It’s part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list! The German Abendbrot (evening bread) is a traditional dinner consisting of bread, cheese, and meats. Because bread is so central to the diet, many Germans take great pride in baking their own, especially sourdough (Sauerteig). It’s a way to connect with the past and ensure the crust is exactly as crunchy as they like it.
Common Variations
You will often hear frisches Brot backen (to bake fresh bread) or selber Brot backen (to bake bread yourself). If you’re making small rolls, you’d say Brötchen backen. If you’re using a machine, you might mention your Brotbackautomat. No matter the variation, the focus is always on that perfect, floury result.
使用说明
This is a neutral, everyday collocation. There are no major social 'gotchas'—just ensure you use 'backen' for the oven process and not 'kochen'.
The Sourdough Secret
If you want to impress a German, mention you are baking 'Sauerteigbrot'. It's considered the pinnacle of bread-making skill.
Keep it Simple
At the A2 level, don't worry about complex grain names. Just saying 'Ich backe Brot' is perfectly natural and correct.
Don't 'Cook' Bread
Never say 'Brot kochen'. In German, 'kochen' is for stovetop meals. Using it for bread will sound very strange to locals.
例句
6Am Samstag möchte ich ein frisches Brot backen.
On Saturday, I want to bake a fresh loaf of bread.
A common way to describe a relaxing weekend activity.
Backst du dein Brot mit Sauerteig?
Do you bake your bread with sourdough?
Sourdough is the gold standard for many German home bakers.
Wir backen unser Brot noch nach altem Familienrezept.
We still bake our bread according to an old family recipe.
Shows tradition and quality in a formal business context.
Schau mal, ich habe heute mein erstes Brot gebacken!
Look, I baked my first bread today!
The past tense 'gebacken' is used here to show the completed result.
Ich backe Brot eigentlich nur für den tollen Geruch in der Wohnung.
I actually only bake bread for the great smell in the flat.
A relatable joke about the sensory perks of baking.
Meine Oma hat jeden Freitag Brot gebacken.
My grandma baked bread every Friday.
Associates the phrase with nostalgia and family traditions.
自我测试
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.
Ich ___ heute ein leckeres Brot.
In German, you specifically 'backen' (bake) bread, you don't 'kochen' (cook) it.
Complete the question to ask a friend if they want to bake together.
Wollen wir am Sonntag zusammen ___ ___?
To suggest the activity of making bread, 'Brot backen' is the standard collocation.
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视觉学习工具
Formality of 'Brot backen'
Texting a friend a photo of your loaf.
Hab Brot gebacken!
Talking about hobbies with a neighbor.
Ich backe gerne Brot.
A bakery describing its traditional methods.
Wir backen täglich frisch.
When to say 'Brot backen'
Weekend Hobbies
Ich backe am Sonntag Brot.
Sharing Recipes
Wie backst du dein Brot?
Bakery Visits
Backen Sie hier selbst?
Childhood Memories
Opa hat immer Brot gebacken.
常见问题
10 个问题Technically yes, but it's more accurate to say Brötchen backen for small rolls. Brot usually implies a full loaf.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend without changing the phrase.
You would say Ich habe Brot gebacken. The verb backen becomes gebacken in the perfect tense.
Many do! It became a huge trend recently, and 'Brotbacken' is a very common hobby for people who value quality food.
You can, and people will understand you, but backen is the specific and much more common verb for this activity.
You still say Brot backen. You might add im Brotbackautomaten if you want to be specific about the method.
Yes! Backen is from scratch. Aufbacken is when you buy semi-baked bread from the store and finish it in your oven.
It's the traditional German dinner. It literally means 'evening bread' and usually involves sliced bread with various toppings.
Mostly, but in the past tense (Präteritum), you might see buk instead of backte, though backte is becoming more common.
You use the verb backen, but the phrase would be Kuchen backen. The verb stays the same for all oven-baked doughs.
相关表达
Brötchen backen
Teig kneten
Abendbrot essen
frisches Brot
Sauerteig ansetzen
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