Toast
/toːst/masculine
The English phrase toast translates to German as Toast. If unsure, use Toast. Wiktionary also lists Röstbrot and Toastbrot.
Meaning: toasted bread (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Toast | /toːst/ | masculine |
| Röstbrot | neuter | |
| Toastbrot | /ˈtoːstˌbʁoːt/ | neuter |
The term is used to refer to toasted bread.
Which one should you use?
While Toast refers to the finished toasted product, Toastbrot specifically refers to the loaf of sliced bread intended for toasting. You may also see Röstbrot used for toast.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Toast is masculine and takes the definite article der.
How do you pronounce it?
/toːst/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use the verb toasten to mean making a celebratory toast with drinks. In German, toasten only refers to the cooking process. Instead, use anstoßen or auf jemandes Wohl trinken for drinking toasts.
When do people say it?
In Bavarian customs, a popular way to make a toast is by saying Oans, zwoa, g'suffa!
Did you know?
- While English speakers might say 'let's toast to the bride', a German speaker would use the verb anstoßen, which literally means 'to bump against'.
- The term Toast in Germany is almost exclusively used for square sliced bread, while Röstbrot is the broader term for any bread that has been toasted.
- The German term Röstbrot is derived from rösten, which can also mean 'to roast', applying the same logic to bread as one would to coffee or nuts.
Examples in context
- Ist noch Toast da?Is there any more toast?Tatoeba #12570294 by Waldelfe, translation #12176182 by always
- Ich mag French Toast.I like French toast.Tatoeba #3947829 by Dani6187, translation #3947348 by mervert1
- Ich will kein Röstbrot.I don't want any toast.Tatoeba #8992874 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8990152 by CK
- 46 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are having breakfast in the kitchen.
- MaximilianMöchtest du auch einen Toast?Would you like some toast too?
- LauraJa, bitte mach mir zwei Scheiben.Yes, please make me two slices.
- MaximilianSoll ich Butter auf den Toast tun?Should I put butter on the toast?
- LauraNein, ich nehme lieber Marmelade.No, I prefer jam.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toast” translations and entries Toast, Toastbrot, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
