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backen

verb

LanguageMiddle Dutch

Meaning
  1. to bake
  2. to cling
  3. To cook food in an oven using dry heat, or to stick closely to something.
Examples

Wi sullen broot backen in den oven.

We shall bake bread in the oven.

Part of speechverb

Usage noteThe word has two distinct meanings: cooking and adhering to an object.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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