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baked good
A product made by baking in an oven, such as bread, rolls, cake, or pastries. The term is usually used in the plural.
Der Bäcker bietet eine große Auswahl an frischen Backwaren an.
The baker offers a wide selection of fresh baked goods.
The word is made up of the verb 'backen' (to bake) and the noun 'Ware' (product, goods). 'Backwaren' are therefore literally 'baked products.'
Diese Bäckerei ist für ihre hervorragenden Backwaren bekannt.
This bakery is known for its excellent baked goods.
Although the singular 'die Backware' exists, the word is almost always used in everyday language in the plural, 'die Backwaren' (baked goods). It functions as a collective term for bread, rolls, cakes, and similar items.
Im Supermarkt finden Sie die Backwaren gleich am Eingang.
In the supermarket, you will find the baked goods right by the entrance.
Common adjectives used with this word are 'frische' (fresh), 'süße' (sweet), or 'herzhafte' (savory) Backwaren. Typical verbs are 'Backwaren anbieten' (to offer baked goods), 'kaufen' (to buy), or 'herstellen' (to produce).
Ich liebe den Geruch von frischen Backwaren am Morgen.
I love the smell of fresh baked goods in the morning.
pastry
Both words refer to products made by baking. Gebäck usually means small, often sweet, ready-to-eat pieces or an assortment of them. Backware is the more factual, broader term for baked goods and can also include bread and rolls.
Die Bäckerei führte Brot und Brötchen als frische Backwaren.
The bakery sold bread and rolls as fresh baked goods.
Auf dem Teller lag süßes Gebäck für die Gäste.
There were sweet pastries on the plate for the guests.
