VERB
backen/ˈbakŋ̍/to bake
backen is a German verb that means to bake. It is pronounced /ˈbakŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "buk" and the past participle is "gebacken".
Definitions
1.to prepare food in the oven using dry heat(cooking, food preparation)
a.to make bread or cake by baking
Am Wochenende backe ich einen Apfelkuchen.—At the weekend I bake an apple cake.
b.to cook other dishes by baking
Die Pizza muss noch zehn Minuten backen.—The pizza still needs to bake for ten minutes.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | backen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | backe |
| Present (du) | bäckst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bäckt |
| Preterite (ich) | buk |
| Participle II | gebacken |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | büke |
| Imperative (singular) | backe |
| Imperative (plural) | backt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "backen" mean in English?
- "backen" means to bake. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "backen"?
- "backen" is pronounced /ˈbakŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "backen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "backen" is "gebacken", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "backen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "backen" becomes "buk" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "backen"?
- "backen" is a verb in German.
