Backstein

English

Noun

Backstein (uncountable)

  1. A German cheese similar to Limburger cheese, produced in a brick shape.

German

Etymology

17th century, from backen +‎ Stein, a calque of Middle Low German backstên.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbakˌʃtaɪ̯n/
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Noun

Backstein m (strong, genitive Backsteins or Backsteines, plural Backsteine)

  1. brick (block made of burnt clay)
    Synonyms: Ziegel, Ziegelstein
    Antonym: Naturstein

Declension

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Hyponyms

Further reading
  • “Backstein” in Duden online
  • “Backstein” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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