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Word 1 of 3: Bäcker, baker

/ˈbɛkɐ/
Bäcker

bakernoun

Someone who bakes and sells bread and cakes.

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The ä here is short, like the e in Bett; the -er ending at the end sounds like a short a.

  1. 1Beim Bäcker gibt es morgens frische Brötchen und Kuchen.At the bakery there are fresh rolls and cakes in the morning.