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der Grill
grill
A device for cooking foods such as meat or vegetables over an open flame or hot coals.
example
Wir haben am Wochenende den neuen Grill eingeweiht.
We tried out the new grill over the weekend.
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Noun and verb
'Der Grill' (the grill) is the device (noun). The activity is the verb 'grillen' (to grill). Be careful not to confuse the two.
EXAMPLE
Wir grillen heute Abend Würstchen auf dem neuen Grill.
We're grilling sausages on the new grill tonight.
Typical collocations
In connection with the cooking device, typical phrases are: 'den Grill anmachen' or 'anzünden' (to turn on/light the grill), 'etwas auf den Grill legen' (to put something on the grill), and 'am Grill stehen' (to stand at the grill).
EXAMPLE
Wer ist heute Abend dafür zuständig, den Grill anzumachen?
Who is responsible for lighting the grill tonight?
All about grilling
The activity itself is called 'das Grillen' (grilling). An event where people grill is 'die Grillparty' (barbecue party) or 'das Grillfest' (barbecue festival/cookout).
EXAMPLE
Wir sind am Samstag zu einer Grillparty eingeladen.
We're invited to a barbecue party on Saturday.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning 'Kühlergrill' (radiator grille) from the context. If 'Auto' (car), 'Fahrzeug' (vehicle), 'Front' (front), or 'Motor' (engine) is mentioned, it almost always refers to the car part.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem kleinen Unfall war der Grill des Autos leicht beschädigt.
After the minor accident, the car's grille was slightly damaged.
Typical compound
When used as a car part, the more precise term 'der Kühlergrill' (radiator grille) is often used. This word makes the meaning immediately clear.
EXAMPLE
Der Kühlergrill schützt den Motor vor Steinschlägen.
The radiator grille protects the engine from flying stones.
Compare with
Grill vs Ofen
oven
'Ofen' and 'Grill' both have to do with heat and food. An 'Ofen' is an enclosed chamber in which food is baked, roasted, or cooked. A 'Grill' cooks food over an open flame or hot coals, often outdoors. The words can be confused because some ovens also have a grill function. Even so, 'der Grill' usually refers to the separate device for grilling, while 'der Ofen' is more appropriate for baking and cooking in the kitchen.
Grill
Im Garten steht schon der Grill für das Abendessen mit Freunden.
The grill is already set up in the garden for dinner with friends.
Ofen
Wegen des Regens backen wir das Gemüse heute im Ofen.
Because of the rain, we're baking the vegetables in the oven today.
In real life
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