der Herd
the stove, the cooktop
Intermediate Noun Masculine
🔊
Pronunciation
/deːɐ̯ heːɐ̯t/
💡
Cultural Note
The old German proverb 'Eigener Herd ist Goldes wert' (one's own stove is worth gold) reflects the deep German attachment to home and domestic independence. Induction stoves are increasingly popular in modern German homes.
📝 Example Sentences
Das Essen steht auf dem Herd.
The food is on the stove.
Hast du den Herd ausgemacht?
Did you turn off the stove?