noun

der Pfannkuchen, –

pancake

The German word "Pfannkuchen" is a noun that means "pancake". It is a compound word made up of "Pfanne" (pan) and "Kuchen" (cake), indicating a cake cooked in a pan. In different regions of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, "Pfannkuchen" can refer to different types of pancakes. Similar words in German include "Eierkuchen" in some northern regions, and in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, "Pfannkuchen" may be referred to as "Palatschinken".

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Examples

Ich backe am Wochenende gerne Pfannkuchen.noun

I like to make pancakes on the weekend.

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