In German
Küche
Meaning: kitchen
Formal or informal? “Küche” is kitchen, and also the cooking itself. “Kuchen” (cake) looks similar but is a different word.
Example sentences
Die Küche ist sehr sauber.
The kitchen is very clean.
Ich koche gern in der Küche.
I like cooking in the kitchen.
Das Essen steht schon in der Küche.
The food is already in the kitchen.
Grammar note
“Die Küche” is feminine, so it takes “die” and “eine”. The plural is “die Küchen”. “In der Küche” means in the kitchen, with the dative “der”.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Küche” (kitchen) with “Kuchen” (cake). They look alike, but one is a room and the other is food.
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What is the difference between “Küche” and “Kuchen”?
“Küche” is a kitchen, while “Kuchen” is a cake.
What is the plural of “Küche”?
“Küchen”.