The idea
In this set, “das Backblech” (baking tray), “die Backform” (baking tin), “das Nudelholz” (rolling pin), “der Teigschaber” (dough scraper), “das Backpapier” (baking paper), “der Schneebesen” (whisk) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| das Backblech | die Backbleche | baking tray |
| die Backform | die Backformen | baking tin |
| das Nudelholz | die Nudelhölzer | rolling pin |
| der Teigschaber | die Teigschaber | dough scraper |
| das Backpapier | — | baking paper |
| der Schneebesen | die Schneebesen | whisk |
Examples
- Das Backblech passt nicht in diesen kleinen Schrank.The baking tray does not fit in this small cupboard.
- Die runde Backform steht neben der eckigen.The round baking tin is next to the square one.
- Das Nudelholz hat an beiden Seiten einen Griff.The rolling pin has a handle on both sides.
- Mit dem Teigschaber bleibt weniger Teig in der Schüssel.The scraper leaves less dough in the bowl.
- Das Backpapier ist bereits passend zugeschnitten.The baking paper has already been cut to fit.
- Der Schneebesen liegt noch zwischen den sauberen Geräten.The whisk is still among the clean utensils.
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Watch out
Do not use “das Backblech” and “die Backform” as interchangeable labels: here they mean baking tray and baking tin. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „baking tray“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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das Backblech
das Backblech means baking tray in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Backform“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Backformen
die Backformen. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: The baking paper has already been cut to fit.
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Das Backpapier ist bereits passend zugeschnitten.
Das Backpapier ist bereits passend zugeschnitten. — The baking paper has already been cut to fit. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „baking tray“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Backform“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: The baking paper has already been cut to fit.
Das Backpapier ist bereits passend zugeschnitten.
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Describe one real situation with baking tools in three German sentences, using “das Backblech”, “die Backform” and “das Nudelholz” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Backbleche”).