Torte

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See also: torte, törte, and tortë

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

15th century, from Middle French tarte, tourte, later reinforced by Italian torta, all from Late Latin torta (“cake, round loaf”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtɔrtə/, , ,
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Noun

Torte f (genitive Torte, plural Torten, diminutive Törtchen n)

  1. a typically multilayered, often round cake with fillings of all kinds, often with icing and garnish

Usage notes

  • The diminutive Törtchen can be used for any small cake or tartlet, regardless of its containing cream.

Declension

Declension of Torte
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine die Torte die Torten
genitive einer der Torte der Torten
dative einer der Torte den Torten
accusative eine die Torte die Torten

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Further reading

  • “Torte” in Duden online
  • “Torte” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache

Hunsrik

Etymology

From Middle French tarte, tourte, later reinforced by Italian torta, all from Late Latin torta (“cake, round loaf”).

Pronunciation

Noun

Torte m (plural Torte)

  1. pie
    Ich hon en Torte gemach.
    I've made a pie.
    Sie essd gern Torte.
    She likes to eat pie.

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