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"Oven" in German: Backofen
der Backofen
Note: also: der Ofen
Oven in German is der Backofen. Say den Backofen vorheizen to preheat. Shorter Ofen appears in speech, but Backofen is the clear kitchen word.
Baking cookies
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How to pronounce Backofen
Say it
BAHK-oh-fen
/ˈbakˌʔoːfn̩/
BAHK-oh-fen. Back like bahk; Ofen with long o. Masculine: der Backofen.
"Oven" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Backofen | the oven Full kitchen headword. | Full kitchen headword. |
| der Ofen | oven / stove / heater Shorter; context-dependent. | Shorter; context-dependent. |
| Backofen vorheizen | preheat the oven Recipe instruction. | Recipe instruction. |
| im Backofen | in the oven Location while baking. | Location while baking. |
How to use Backofen in real life
- 1Baking cookies
Heiz den Backofen auf 180 Grad vor.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
Den Backofen accusative.
- 2Checking dinner
Ist die Pizza schon im Backofen?
Is the pizza already in the oven?
Im Backofen.
- 3Kitchen chat
Der Backofen ist noch heiß—vorsichtig.
The oven is still hot—careful.
Der Backofen as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with Backofen
Incorrect: die Backofen
Correct: der Backofen
Backofen is masculine.
Incorrect: Oven auf 200
Correct: Backofen auf 200
Use Backofen in German recipes.
Good to know
German recipes almost always give Celsius. People say Backofen or just Ofen at home; Mikrowelle is separate. Self-cleaning talk is common in appliance ads.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Baking a cake together
ChatPal
Ist der Backofen schon heiß?
Is the oven hot already?
You
Ja, der Backofen piept gerade.
Yes, the oven is beeping right now.
ChatPal
Dann kommt der Teig rein.
Then the batter goes in.
You
Okay. Den Backofen nicht zu oft öffnen.
Okay. Don't open the oven too often.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Oven" in German
Is Ofen the same as Backofen?
Often in kitchens; Backofen is clearer for baking.
How do you say preheat?
Den Backofen vorheizen.
Gender?
Masculine: der Backofen.
How do you say in the oven?
Im Backofen.
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