VERB

braten/ˈbʁaːtn̩/to fry; to roast; to grill

braten is a German verb that means to fry, to roast, or to grill. It is pronounced /ˈbʁaːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "briet" and the past participle is "gebraten".

Definitions

1.to cook food in hot fat or oil, especially in a pan or oven(cooking)

a.to fry something in a pan with oil or fat

Heute Abend brate ich Kartoffeln in der Pfanne.Tonight I am frying potatoes in the pan.

b.to roast meat or other food, usually in the oven

Am Sonntag braten wir ein Hähnchen im Ofen.On Sunday we are roasting a chicken in the oven.

c.to grill food directly with dry heat

Im Sommer braten wir Würstchen auf dem Grill.In summer we grill sausages on the barbecue.

Conjugation

Infinitivebraten
Present (ich)brate
Present (du)brätst
Present (er/sie/es)brät
Preterite (ich)briet
Participle IIgebraten
Konjunktiv II (ich)briete
Imperative (singular)brat
Imperative (plural)bratet
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "braten" mean in English?
"braten" means to fry, to roast, or to grill. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "braten"?
"braten" is pronounced /ˈbʁaːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "braten"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "braten" is "gebraten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "braten"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "braten" becomes "briet" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "braten"?
"braten" is a verb in German.

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