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German Phrase

Nimm ein heißes Backblech.

/nɪm aɪn ˈhaɪ̯səs ˈbakˌblɛç/
Meaning"Take a hot baking sheet."
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Meaning

‘Take a hot baking sheet.’ The sentence is a direct, informal command, typically used in a kitchen when someone needs to handle a pre‑heated tray for baking or roasting.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are giving a quick, informal instruction in a cooking setting – for example, while preparing cookies, pizza, or a roast that requires a hot tray. It’s common among friends, family, or in a professional kitchen where the informal ‘du’ is appropriate.

✦Grammar Breakdown

NimmeinheißesBackblech

1

Imperativ (du)

‘Nimm’ is the informal singular imperative form of the verb ‘nehmen’ (to take).

2

Indefinitartikel im Akkusativ

‘ein’ is the indefinite article for neuter nouns in the accusative case.

3

Adjektivdeklination (stark)

‘heißes’ takes the strong ending –es because the article ‘ein’ does not show case, so the adjective marks the neuter accusative.

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Nomen: Backblech

‘Backblech’ is a neuter noun meaning a flat baking tray; its accusative form is identical to the nominative.

🗨In Conversation

A

Nimm ein heißes Backblech, bitte.

Take a hot baking sheet, please.

Klar, ich lege es sofort auf den Tisch.

Sure, I’ll put it on the table right away.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Nehmen Sie ein heißes Backblech.

    ‘Nehmen Sie’ is formal; the original phrase is informal. Use only if the context requires formality.

  • ein heißer Backblech

    The adjective ending must agree with the neuter accusative noun; ‘heißer’ is masculine nominative.

  • Nimm ein heißes Backbleches.

    ‘Backblech’ does not take an extra –es ending; the article already marks the case.

↔Alternatives

  • Hol dir ein heißes Backblech.

    Grab a hot baking sheet.

  • Nimm das heiße Backblech.

    Take the hot baking sheet.

  • Bitte nimm ein warmes Backblech.

    Please take a warm baking sheet.

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Cultural Tip

In German kitchens it’s common to pre‑heat the Backblech on the oven rack to get a crispier base for breads, pizzas, and pastries. Remember that ‘Backblech’ is a flat tray, not a deep ‘Backform’. Also, using the informal ‘du’ (Nimm) is typical among kitchen staff or when speaking to friends; in a formal setting you would say ‘Nehmen Sie ein heißes Backblech.’