Backen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Backen" is used as verb with the meaning of "bake", "flush" or "redden".

Essential properties of "backen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: backen
  • Simple past: backte
  • Participle: gebacken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "backen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cook in an oven (bake)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde heute einen Kuchen backen.I will bake a cake today.
  2. Meine Mutter bäckt jeden Sonntag Brot.My mother bakes bread every Sunday.
  3. Wir backen zusammen Kekse für Weihnachten.We bake cookies together for Christmas.

2.) "To have something reddened or inflamed (cheeks)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem Joggen bäcken seine Wangen.After jogging, his cheeks flush.
  2. Im kalten Winter backen meine Wangen oft.In cold winter, my cheeks often redden.
  3. Ihre Wangen bäcken, wenn sie verlegen ist.Her cheeks flush when she is embarrassed.

3.) "To agglutinate or stick"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lehm backt gut zusammen.The clay sticks well together.
  2. Die Masse backt an den Händen.The mixture sticks to the hands.
  3. Die Tapete backt an der Wand.The wallpaper sticks to the wall.
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