cooktop
das Kochfeld, die Kochfelder
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cooktop
A flat surface, usually built into a kitchen counter, with one or more heating zones for cooking with pots and pans.
Das Kochfeld ist noch heiß, obwohl der Herd schon ausgeschaltet ist.
The cooktop is still hot, even though the stove is already turned off.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kochfelder |
| genitive | des Kochfelds |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kochfeld | die Kochfelder |
| accusative | das Kochfeld | die Kochfelder |
| dative | dem Kochfeld | den Kochfeldern |
| genitive | des Kochfelds des Kochfeldes | der Kochfelder |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Kochfeld' (cooktop) is made up of 'kochen' (to cook) and 'Feld' (field). It refers to a defined surface with heating zones for cooking.
Das neue Kochfeld passt genau in die Arbeitsplatte.
The new cooktop fits perfectly into the countertop.
For a pot or pan located there, you typically use 'auf dem Kochfeld' (on the cooktop) with the dative. Movement onto it is expressed with 'auf das Kochfeld' (onto the cooktop) and the accusative.
Die Pfanne steht bereits auf dem Kochfeld.
The pan is already on the cooktop.
Stell den Topf vorsichtig auf das Kochfeld.
Carefully place the pot on the cooktop.
Common phrases with 'Kochfeld' (cooktop) include 'das Kochfeld einschalten' (to turn on the cooktop), 'das Kochfeld ausschalten' (to turn off the cooktop), 'das Kochfeld reinigen' (to clean the cooktop), and 'ein Kochfeld einbauen' (to install a cooktop).
Nach dem Kochen muss ich das Kochfeld gründlich reinigen.
After cooking, I need to clean the cooktop thoroughly.
