Kochfeld

German

Etymology

kochen (“cook”) +‎ Feld (“area”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈkɔxfɛlt]

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Noun

Kochfeld n (genitive Kochfelds or Kochfeldes, plural Kochfelder)

1. (chiefly specialist) hob; cooktop; stovetop

Usage notes

• Also used in everyday speech, but typically only when precision is required. The normal word is Herd, which may also mean the entire cooker, however.

Synonyms

• Herd

Further reading

• “Kochfeld” in Duden online