The rule that helps here. Nouns ending in -chen or -lein are always das, even for people: das Mädchen.
Brötchen in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Brötchen | die Brötchen |
| Accusative | das Brötchen | die Brötchen |
| Dative | dem Brötchen | den Brötchen |
| Genitive | des Brötchens | der Brötchen |
Brötchen in use
- A1
Ich hätte gern zwei Brötchen.
I'd like two rolls, please.
- A1
Am Sonntag holen wir frische Brötchen.
On Sunday we get fresh rolls.
- A2
Die Brötchen sind noch warm.
The rolls are still warm.
Good to know
- Plural = singular: ein Brötchen, zwei Brötchen.
- In the south: die Semmel (Austria, Bavaria), das Weggli / Brötli (Switzerland).
Related words
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Brötchen?
It's das Brötchen. Brötchen is neuter, and the plural is die Brötchen.
What does Brötchen mean?
Brötchen means bread roll in English.
What is the plural of Brötchen?
The plural is die Brötchen. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).