Bäckerei
/bɛkəˈʁai/feminine
In German, bakery is Bäckerei. If unsure, use Bäckerei. Wiktionary also lists Backstube.
Meaning: a shop in which bread and such is baked and sold (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bäckerei | /bɛkəˈʁai/ | feminine |
| Backstube | /ˈbakˌʃtuːbə/ | feminine |
The term refers to a shop in which bread and such is baked and sold. In everyday speech, people may informally use Bäcker to refer to a bakery or Backshop to describe a small bakery or bakery section within a larger store.
Which one should you use?
While Bäckerei refers to the commercial shop or business, Backstube specifically refers to the room or area where the actual baking takes place.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of southern Germany, particularly in Bavaria, Backhäusl can be used to refer to a small local bakery.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Bäckerei is Bäckereien.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɛkəˈʁai/
Did you know?
- German law once strictly regulated who could call their shop a Bäckerei, requiring the bread to be baked on-site rather than delivered frozen.
- In many German villages, the Backhaus was historically a communal oven used by the whole community to save fuel and labor.
- The word Stube in Backstube historically referred to any heated room, not just a living room, which is why it can mean a specialized workspace like a bakery room.
Examples in context
- Hier ist die Bäckerei.Here's the bakery.This sentence is useful for identifying the location of the Bäckerei.Tatoeba #6599646 by vevi61, translation #11038704 by sundown
- Ich gehe zur Bäckerei.I am going to the bakery.This sentence is useful for expressing movement toward the Bäckerei.Tatoeba #8320744 by MisterTrouser, translation #8663848 by Mediabat
- Sie geht zur Bäckerei.She's going to the bakery.Tatoeba #8320745 by MisterTrouser, translation #12807548 by rul
- Ich hätte gerne ein Brot, bitteI would like a loaf of bread, please
- Ich nehme zwei Berliner, bitteI'll take two Berliner pastries, please
- Was haben Sie heute im Angebot?What do you have on offer today?
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are planning their morning.
- MaximilianGehen wir zur Bäckerei?Shall we go to the bakery?
- JuliaJa, das ist eine gute Idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
- MaximilianIch möchte frische Brötchen kaufen.I want to buy fresh rolls.
- JuliaIch helfe dir gerne dabei.I will gladly help you with that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bakery” translations and entries Bäckerei, Backstube, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
