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
| Infinitive | braten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | brate |
| Present (du) | brätst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | brät |
| Preterite (ich) | briet |
| Participle II | gebraten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | briete |
| Imperative (singular) | brat |
| Imperative (plural) | bratet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
