Bäcker
/ˈbɛkɐ/masculine
The German word for baker is Bäcker. Wiktionary also lists Bäckerin.
Meaning: person who bakes and sells bread, etc (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bäcker | /ˈbɛkɐ/ | masculine |
| Bäckerin | /ˈbɛkəʁɪn/ | feminine |
A Bäcker is a person who bakes and sells bread, etc. The term can also be used as an occupational surname, appearing in names such as Bäcker, Becker or Beck.
Which one should you use?
Bäcker refers to a male baker or is used as the generic masculine form, while Bäckerin refers specifically to a female baker.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix -in is used to form the feminine version of the profession, resulting in Bäckerin. The plural form of Bäcker is Bäcker.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbɛkɐ/
Did you know?
- In Germany, many bakeries are’ Bäckereien but the owners are often called Meisterbäcker, indicating they have passed a rigorous master's examination.
- German culture has a specific term, Brotzeit, which refers to a traditional savory snack of bread and cold cuts, making the Bäcker central to a daily social ritual.
- While Bäcker is common today, people in Southern Germany or Austria might still use the word Pfister to refer to a baker.
Examples in context
- Tom ist kein Bäcker.Tom isn't a baker.This sentence is useful for using the masculine form Bäcker in a negative statement.Tatoeba #9996442 by wolfgangth, translation #8963433 by CK
- Ich bin kein Bäcker.I am not a baker.Tatoeba #10117555 by wolfgangth, translation #9029133 by Amastan
- Der Bäcker macht Brot.The baker makes bread.This sentence is useful for showing the masculine form Bäcker as the subject of a sentence.Tatoeba #8285091 by GuidoW, translation #8218953 by carlosalberto
- Der Bäcker meines VertrauensThe baker I trust
- Mein Nachbar ist Bäcker, und sein frisches Brot schmeckt einfach wunderbar!My neighbor is a baker, and his fresh bread tastes simply wonderful!
- Mein Bäcker hat heute köstliche Croissants gebackenMy baker baked delicious croissants today
- 34 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Julia are walking through a small town.
- FelixDort drüben ist der Bäcker.The baker is over there.
- JuliaIst er ein guter Bäcker?Is he a good baker?
- FelixJa, er backt sehr gutes Brot.Yes, he bakes very good bread.
- JuliaDann kaufen wir dort etwas.Then let's buy something there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baker” translations and entries Bäcker, Bäckerin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
