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How to Say ‘The bread roll’ in German

Das Brötchen

dahs BRURT-khen

[dahs BRURT-khen]

💬 Usage Tip: Adding -chen makes a word mean "little" and always makes it das, whatever the original was. You'll see the same in Mädchen "girl".

🇩🇪 In Germany: The name changes by region: southerners ask for a Semmel and Berliners for a Schrippe. It's the standard breakfast roll at any bakery.

Phrase Breakdown

Das

[dahs]

the

Definite article used with the noun 'Gespräch.'

Example

Das Gespräch hat mir neue Einblicke gegeben.

The conversation gave me new insights.

Brötchen

[BRURT-khen]

bread roll

A small crusty roll, typical for a German breakfast.

Example

Ich kaufe zwei Brötchen beim Bäcker.

I buy two rolls at the bakery.

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