Auflaufform

baking dish

noun OWF-lowf-form Rare

Also means

casserole dish

Usage Note

Auflaufform is a deep, oven-safe dish used for baked casseroles (Aufläufe), gratins, and lasagne. Plural Auflaufformen. Typically made of ceramic or glass; an essential item in German baking culture.

Examples

"Der Kartoffelauflauf kommt in die Auflaufform und dann in den Ofen."

Natural Translation

The potato gratin goes into the baking dish and then into the oven.

Literal Translation

The potato-bake comes into the baking-form and then into the oven.

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