Der Ofen
Example: Der Ofen im Wohnzimmer ist sehr warm heute.
Definition
"Der Ofen" is a noun in German that refers to a device or appliance used for heating a room or cooking food by burning fuel or using electricity. It commonly appears in homes to provide warmth, like the stove in the living room mentioned in the example phrase.
Etymology
The word "der Ofen" comes from Old High German "ofan," which in turn traces back to the Latin word "focus," meaning hearth or fireplace. Did you know that the evolution of "der Ofen" reflects how central heating devices have been important in human living spaces for centuries?
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"Der Ofen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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