Toaster
/ˈtoːstɐ/masculine
The German word for toaster is Toaster.
The term Toaster refers to a device used for toasting bread.
Meaning: device for toasting bread (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and is used with the definite article der (der Toaster). When using the word as a direct object in the accusative case, the masculine article changes to einen (einen Toaster).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtoːstɐ/
Did you know?
- While a Toaster is for sliced bread, Germans often use a Sandwichgrill to make Toast Hawaii, which consists of ham and pineapple topped with melted cheese.
- The English word 'toast' and the German 'Toaster' share an identical root in the Latin word 'tostus', meaning 'scorched' or 'burnt'.
- Before the English loanword Toaster became common, Germans used the term Röstgerät, which literally means 'roasting device'.
Examples in context
- Ich habe einen Toaster.I have a toaster.This sentence shows how to express possession of a Toaster.Tatoeba #8336077 by Luiaard, translation #2358835 by CK
- Zwei Brotscheiben sprangen aus dem Toaster.A pair of bread slices popped up from the toaster.This sentence describes bread slices popping out of a Toaster.Tatoeba #11719132 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #7899870 by Hybrid
- Tom plant, seinen alten Toaster wegzuschmeißen.Tom plans to throw away his old toaster.This sentence is useful for expressing a plan to discard an old Toaster.Tatoeba #3641895 by Zaghawa, translation #2640848 by CK
- Ein guter Toaster kann das Brot schnell rösten.A good toaster can quickly toast the bread.
- Gibt es in deiner Küche einen Brötchentoaster?Do you have a roll toaster in your kitchen?
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Sarah are in the kitchen making breakfast.
- MaximilianWo ist der Toaster?Where is the toaster?
- SarahEr steht dort auf dem Regal.It is standing there on the shelf.
- MaximilianDanke, ich brauche ihn für das Brot.Thanks, I need it for the bread.
- SarahKein Problem, Maximilian.No problem, Maximilian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toaster” translations and entries Toaster, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Toaster, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
