water bath
das Wasserbad, die Wasserbäder
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water bath
A method of heating or keeping something warm in which a container and its contents are placed in hot or boiling water. This heats the contents slowly and evenly.
Die Schokolade wird im Wasserbad geschmolzen, damit sie nicht anbrennt.
The chocolate is melted in a water bath so that it does not burn.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wasserbäder |
| genitive | des Wasserbads |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Wasserbad | die Wasserbäder |
| accusative | das Wasserbad | die Wasserbäder |
| dative | dem Wasserbad | den Wasserbädern |
| genitive | des Wasserbads des Wasserbades | der Wasserbäder |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wasserbad' (water bath) is made up of 'Wasser' (water) and 'Bad' (bath). It refers to hot water surrounding a container and gently heating its contents.
Im Wasserbad wird die Seife langsam flüssig.
The soap slowly becomes liquid in a water bath.
The phrase 'im Wasserbad' (in a water bath) is usually used for the heating process. When placing a container into one, the directional phrase 'in ein Wasserbad' (into a water bath) is used.
Die Butter schmilzt im Wasserbad.
The butter melts in a water bath.
Stell den kleinen Topf in ein Wasserbad.
Put the small pot into a water bath.
In the kitchen, 'Wasserbad' (water bath) is often used with verbs such as 'schmelzen' (to melt), 'erwärmen' (to heat), and 'warm halten' (to keep warm).
Die Glasur wird im Wasserbad erwärmt und anschließend über den Kuchen gegossen.
The icing is heated in a water bath and then poured over the cake.
