NOUN
Ofen/ˈoːfn̩/oven; stove; furnace
Ofen is a German noun that means oven, stove, or furnace. It is pronounced /ˈoːfn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Öfen".
Definitions
1.Appliance or structure for heating or cooking food(household)
a.A device, often in a kitchen, for baking, roasting, etc.
Der Kuchen ist im Ofen.—The cake is in the oven.
2.A device for heating rooms(heating)
a.Wood, coal, or gas-fueled heater for rooms
Im Winter heizen wir mit einem Ofen.—In winter, we heat with a stove.
3.A furnace used in industry(industrial)
a.Large apparatus for burning or melting materials
Das Metall wird im Ofen geschmolzen.—The metal is melted in the furnace.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Ofen | die Öfen |
| Genitive | des Ofens | der Öfen |
| Dative | dem Ofen | den Öfen |
| Accusative | den Ofen | die Öfen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ofen" mean in English?
- "Ofen" means oven, stove, or furnace. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ofen"?
- "Ofen" is pronounced /ˈoːfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ofen" der, die, or das?
- "Ofen" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Ofen"?
- The plural of "Ofen" is "Öfen".
- What part of speech is "Ofen"?
- "Ofen" is a noun in German.
