Signification
To purchase bread.
Contexte culturel
Bread is a cultural icon. There is even a 'Bread Museum' in Ulm. Austrians also love their bread, often referring to it as 'Semmel' (roll) in daily shopping. Swiss bread culture is distinct, with 'Zopf' being a famous Sunday bread.
Article usage
You don't need an article for 'Brot' when you are talking about the general act of shopping.
Bakery culture
Germans are proud of their bread. Mentioning a specific bakery is a great conversation starter.
Signification
To purchase bread.
Article usage
You don't need an article for 'Brot' when you are talking about the general act of shopping.
Bakery culture
Germans are proud of their bread. Mentioning a specific bakery is a great conversation starter.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct verb form.
Ich ____ Brot.
The subject 'Ich' requires the '-e' ending.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the correct sentence.
Subject-Verb-Object order is standard.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Brot kaufen
Kaufen means to buy.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Was machst du? B: Ich gehe ____.
The context implies a shopping errand.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIch ____ Brot.
The subject 'Ich' requires the '-e' ending.
Select the correct sentence.
Subject-Verb-Object order is standard.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Kaufen means to buy.
A: Was machst du? B: Ich gehe ____.
The context implies a shopping errand.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsUsually no, just 'Brot kaufen' is fine.
No, it is very neutral.
Yes, 'Milch kaufen', 'Obst kaufen', etc.
Then use 'das': 'Ich kaufe das Vollkornbrot'.
No, 'holen' is also very common.
Use the imperative: 'Kauf bitte Brot!'
It is more common in speech, but acceptable in informal writing.
Yes: 'Ich habe Brot gekauft'.
Expressions liées
Brötchen kaufen
specialized formBuying bread rolls
Brot backen
contrastTo bake bread
Einkaufen gehen
builds onTo go shopping
