bakken
to fry; to bake
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈbɑ.kən/
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Cultural Note
In Dutch, 'bakken' covers both frying (in a pan) and baking (in an oven). A 'bakker' is a baker, and the 'bakkerij' (bakery) is still an important part of Dutch daily life. 'Gebakken ei' (fried egg) is a breakfast staple.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik bak een ei voor het ontbijt.
I'm frying an egg for breakfast.
Zij bakt elke zondag een taart.
She bakes a cake every Sunday.