Torte

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See also: torte, törte, and tortë

German[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

  • Tarte (obsolete, but borrowed anew from Modern French), Turte (obsolete)

Etymology[edit]

15th century, from Middle French tarte, tourte, later reinforced by Italian torta.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈtɔrtə/, [ˈtɔʁtə], [ˈtɔɐ̯tə], [ˈtɔːtə]
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Noun[edit]

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[edit]

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

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Further reading[edit]

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

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Noun[edit]

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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