German Conversation · Level 12
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German word
Torte
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtɔʁtə/
Meaning
- feminine nouncake
Example
Wir haben zwei Torten bestellt.
We ordered two cakes.
More examples
Die klassische Sachertorte wurde zum Kaffee serviert.
The classic Sacher torte was served with coffee.
Core concept
A decorated round cake built in layers of sponge, cream, or fruit and presented as a whole.
Common phrases
Sahnetorte
cream cake
Sachertorte
Sacher torte
Schichttorte
layered cake
Similar words
Kuchen: A familiar homemade cake baked in a round or square shape and cut into slices.
Obsttorte: A layered or tart-style cake topped generously with fresh fruit.
Sahnetorte: A smooth, layered cake made mainly with whipped cream.
Definition in German
Eine Torte ist ein meist runder, mehrschichtiger Kuchen mit Creme oder Früchten, oft dekoriert und als ganze Form zu besonderen Anlässen serviert.
Word origin
German Torte is a borrowing from Italian torta, ultimately related to Latin torta, a round cake or twisted loaf.
Usage tips
- Torte is feminine, with the plural Torten, as in zwei Torten; the German noun is always capitalized.
Related words
- Tortenformcake tinnoun
- Tortenbodencake basenoun
- Tortenfüllungcake fillingnoun