das Gebäck, -e
pastry
Kleine süße oder herzhafte Backwaren, die man oft als Snack oder zum Kaffee isst.
The German word "Gebäck" is a noun that translates to "pastry" or "baked goods". It typically refers to a variety of baked items, such as cookies, biscuits, cakes, and other treats. The word comes from the verb "backen," which means "to bake." Similar words in German include "Kekse" (cookies) and "Plätzchen" (little cakes or cookies).
While "Gebäck" encompasses a wide range of baked treats, "Kekse" and "Plätzchen" refer more specifically to types of cookies or small pastries, highlighting distinctions in variety within baked goods.
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Examples
Das Gebäck liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
The pastry is lying on the table.
Ein Stück Gebäck gehört zum Kaffee dazu.noun
A piece of pastry belongs with coffee.
Ein Stück Gebäck fehlt auf dem Teller.noun
A piece of pastry is missing from the plate.
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