In German
Ofen
Meaning: oven (not “often”)
Example sentences
DerKuchenistimOfen.
The cake is in the oven.
DerOfenistsehrheiß!
The oven is very hot!
IchbackemeinBrotimOfen.
I bake my bread in the oven.
Grammar note
The false friend: “Ofen” looks like English “often”, but it means “oven”. The German word for “often” is “oft”, which is a different word entirely.
Common mistake
Don't say “Ofen” when you mean “often”. Say “oft”, as in “Ich esse oft Brot” (I often eat bread).
Quick check
Which German word means “oven” (not “often”)?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What is the German for “often”?
“Oft”, with a single f. It has nothing to do with “Ofen”.
What is the German for stove or cooker?
“Herd”. An “Ofen” is the oven inside it, or a separate heating stove.