Brot
bread
A neuter noun (das Brot). Germany is famous for its bread culture — over 3,000 varieties! 'Brot' is central to German meals (Abendbrot = evening bread = dinner). Understanding bread vocabulary is essential for surviving in a German bakery.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| das Brot | die Brote | /bʁoːt/ |
Example Sentences
Ich kaufe frisches Brot beim Bäcker.
I buy fresh bread at the bakery.
Zum Abendbrot gibt es Brot mit Käse.
For dinner there is bread with cheese.
Deutsches Brot ist weltberühmt.
German bread is world-famous.
Compound Words
Abendbrot (das) — dinner (lit. evening bread)
Brötchen (das) — bread roll
Common Mistakes
Wrong article: 'der Brot' or 'die Brot'
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