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Weck

wake

Bread roll: In many parts of Germany (particularly in Southwest Germany, such as Baden-Württemberg and parts of Rhineland-Palatinate), a "Weck" is a common term for a bread roll. It is often used in compound words like "Brötchen" or "Semmel" in other regions.
Short for "Weckmann": During the St. Martin's Day season, a "Weck" can refer to a "Stutenkerl" or "Weckmann" , which is a pastry shaped like a man made from sweet yeast dough, often decorated with raisins and a pipe.

Grammar: The word is a masculine noun (der Weck). The plural form is "Wecken" .
Word origin: The word is derived from the Middle High German "wecke," which originally referred to a wedge-shaped piece of bread. It is etymologically related to the word "Wach" (awake), as these breads were historically associated with early morning baking or religious vigils.

Synonyms:
- Brötchen (standard German)
- Semmel (Austrian and Southern German)
- Schrippe (Berlin/Brandenburg)
- Rundstück (Northern German)
- Weggen (regional variation)
Antonyms: None applicable.

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