noun
cook
B1
Koch: masculine noun meaning 'cook' or 'chef', a person who prepares food professionally or at home. Declension: plural Köche (umlaut + -e). Definite article der. Genitive singular des Kochs. Regular declension patterns but plural has umlaut; usage distinguishes cook (Koch) from Küchenchef.
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Die Ausbildung zum Koch war schwierig, und der Lehrling sagte, dass er mehr Übung brauchte.
The training to become a cook was difficult, and the apprentice said that he needed more practice.
Der Koch bereitet das Mittagessen zu.
The cook is preparing lunch.
Ich bin Koch.
I am a cook.
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Picture a man in a chef's hat stirring a big pot; 'Koch' = cook.
coach → imagine a coach turned into a cook (same starting sound 'koch'/'coach')
der (masculine) — picture a male cook wearing a tall hat to remember 'der Koch'.
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Koch refers to a professional cook. Female form is Köchin. Plural: Köche.