die Küche
Meaning and Usage
"Die Küche" in German refers to the kitchen, the room in a house or apartment where food is prepared and cooked.
Linguistic Analysis
"Die Küche" is a feminine noun in German. It has no prefix or suffix. The word has its roots in Old High German "kuche" and Middle High German "kuche."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "die Küche" is similar to its English counterpart "kitchen" both in meaning and pronunciation.
Cultural Context
In German culture, the kitchen holds significant importance as it is the place where traditional German dishes are prepared and where families often gather to share meals and converse.
Example Sentences
- Die Küche ist mein Lieblingsraum im Haus. (The kitchen is my favorite room in the house.)
- Morgen werden wir die neue Küche einrichten. (Tomorrow we will set up the new kitchen.)
Memory Tips
Associate the word "die Küche" with the English word "kitchen" and visualize a typical kitchen scene to reinforce the association.
Additional Vocabulary
- der Herd (stove)
- das Geschirr (dishes)
- kochen (to cook)
Gender and Plural
Gender: feminine Plural: die Küchen
Conjugation
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