Brot
/bʁoːt/
The English phrase "brot" translates to German as Brot.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In southwestern Germany, particularly in the Rhine region, the term Weck is used informally to refer to a bread roll or bun.
How does it change in a sentence?
Brot is a neuter noun and takes the definite article das. The plural form is Brote, and the genitive singular form is eines Brotes.
How do you pronounce it?
/bʁoːt/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often forget to capitalize Brot, but in German, all nouns must be capitalized.
Did you know?
- The German word Brot shares a common ancestor with the English word 'brew'. Both words originate from a root meaning 'to seethe' or 'to boil'.
- German bread culture is so distinct that the 'German Bread Culture' is officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- In Germany, the 'Abendbrot' culture is a common tradition where the evening meal consists primarily of various types of 'Brot' and cold cuts.
Examples in context
- Wo finde ich das Brot?Where can I find the bread?
- Das Brot schmeckt ausgezeichnet.The bread tastes excellent.
- Ich hätte gerne ein Brötchen mit Käse.I would like a bread roll with cheese.
- Kannst du mir bitte ein Brötchen mitbringen?Can you please bring me a bread roll?
- Gib mir bitte eine Semmel.Please give me a bread roll.
- Ist die Semmel frisch?Is the bread roll fresh?
- Ein Weck mit Butter, bitte.A bread roll with butter, please.
- Hast du noch zwei Weck für mich?Do you have two bread rolls left for me?
- Das Brot schmeckt sehr gut.The bread tastes very good.
- Ich kaufe heute frisches Brot.I am buying fresh bread today.
- Möchtest du etwas Brot?Would you like some bread?
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are in the kitchen preparing a meal.
- LukasHaben wir noch Brot im Haus?Do we still have bread in the house?
- JuliaNein, das Brot ist leider alle.No, the bread is unfortunately all gone.
- LukasDann gehe ich schnell Brot kaufen.Then I will go buy bread quickly.
- JuliaDas ist sehr nett von dir, Lukas.That is very kind of you, Lukas.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Brot, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Brot, CC BY-SA 4.0.
