Baguette
neuter
The German word for baguette is Baguette.
Baguette refers to a variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape.
Meaning: a variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is neuter, so the definite article is das. The plural form of Baguette is Baguettes.
Did you know?
- The word Baguette is a loanword from French, meaning 'stick' or 'wand' in its original language.
- Despite the popularity of Baguette, Germany is famous for its Schwarzbrot, a dense sourdough rye bread that is the polar opposite of a light Baguette.
- In many parts of Germany, you might hear people call a long bread roll a Schrippe or a Semmel instead of using French-derived terms.
Examples in context
- Ich bin ein Baguette.I'm a baguette.This sentence is useful for stating 'I am a baguette'.Tatoeba #13992452 by Vortarulo, translation #13992526 by rul
- Was kostet ein Baguette?How much for a baguette?This sentence is useful for asking the price of a Baguette.Tatoeba #5025723 by UliDolbarge, translation #927359 by Scott
- Das Baguette ist französisch.The baguette is French.This sentence is useful for describing that the Baguette is French.Tatoeba #483415 by Espi, translation #465487 by FeuDRenais
- Könnten Sie mir bitte ein Baguettebrot geben?Could you please give me a baguette?
- Hast du vielleicht eine Ofenstange übrig?Do you happen to have a baguette left?
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Sarah are at a bakery in the morning.
- LukasKaufen wir ein Baguette für das Frühstück?Are we buying a baguette for breakfast?
- SarahJa, das Baguette sieht sehr frisch aus.Yes, the baguette looks very fresh.
- LukasSoll ich auch noch zwei Baguette holen?Should I also get two baguettes?
- SarahNein, Lukas, ein Baguette reicht völlig aus.No, Lukas, one baguette is quite enough.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baguette” translations and entries Baguette, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Baguette, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
