🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Bäcker

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bɛkɐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Baker/ˈbeɪ.kər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Bäcker backt jeden Morgen frisches Brot."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who bakes and sells bread, cakes, and other baked goods.

    "The baker prepared a fresh batch of croissants for the morning rush."
  2. 2

    A person who works in a bakery.

    "She has been a baker for over ten years, mastering the art of pastry making."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'baker' originates from the Old English 'bæcere', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*bakō' meaning 'to bake'. The term has evolved over centuries, reflecting the profession's importance in food preparation and community sustenance.

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