Translation of German word "Pfanne" to English
diePfanne
/pfana/
Meaning
NounA long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food.
How to use
Pfanne ('pan / frying pan / roof tile') is feminine: die Pfanne (plural: die Pfannen). Bratpfanne — Frying pan. Dachpfanne — Roof tile.
🇬🇧 English
frying pan
Example
Ich fritiere in der Pfanne.
I fry in the frying pan.
Die Pfanne ist heiß.
The frying pan is hot.
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- Pfannkuchen— pancake / doughnut (in Berlin)
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What is the definition of the German word "die Pfanne"?▼
The German word "die Pfanne" is defined as: "A long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food."
What does the German word "die Pfanne" mean?▼
The German word "die Pfanne" means "frying pan" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich fritiere in der Pfanne." (which translates as "I fry in the frying pan.").
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