Translation of German word "Herd" to English
derHerd
/hɛɐ̯t/
Meaning
NounA heater, a closed apparatus to burn fuel for the warming of a room.
How to use
Herd ('stove / cooker / range / focus / hearth') is masculine: der Herd (plural: die Herde). Elektroherd — Electric stove. In medicine, it means focus/hotbed (Krankheitsherd).
🇬🇧 English
stove
Example
Der Herd ist an.
The stove is on.
Ich esse am Herd.
I'm eating at the stove.
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Common phrases
- Gasherd— gas stove / cooker
- Krankheitsherd— focus of infection / disease hotbed
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What is the definition of the German word "der Herd"?▼
The German word "der Herd" is defined as: "A heater, a closed apparatus to burn fuel for the warming of a room."
What does the German word "der Herd" mean?▼
The German word "der Herd" means "stove" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Herd"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Herd"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ein Herd ist ein Gerät zum Kochen." (which translates as "The stove is on.").
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