Braten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Braten" is mainly used as verb meaning "to fry", "to roast" or "to grill". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Braten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: braten
  • Simple past: briet
  • Participle: gebraten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Braten
  • Plural: die Braten

Meanings of "Braten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cook food by frying or roasting"

"Braten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde das Fleisch in der Pfanne braten.I will fry the meat in the pan.
  2. Wir braten heute Abend Fisch.We are frying fish tonight.
  3. Kannst du die Kartoffeln braten?Can you roast the potatoes?

2.) "A dish of roasted or fried meat"

"Braten", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Braten ist fast fertig.The roast is almost ready.
  2. Wir haben gestern einen köstlichen Braten gegessen.We ate a delicious roast yesterday.
  3. Der Braten duftet herrlich.The roast smells wonderful.

3.) "To trick or cheat someone"

"Braten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat mich beim Kartenspiel gebraten.He cheated me in the card game.
  2. Lass dich nicht braten!Don't let yourself be conned!
  3. Sie wurden von einem Betrüger gebraten.They were swindled by a con artist.
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