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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPatty
/ˈpæti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small, flat cake of ground meat or other ingredients, typically cooked by frying or grilling.
"She grilled a delicious beef patty for the burger." - 2
A similar shaped item made from vegetables or other non-meat ingredients, often used as a meat substitute.
"The restaurant offers a tasty veggie patty for those who prefer plant-based options."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'patty' originates from the French term 'pâté', which referred to a pie or pastry filled with meat or vegetables. It entered English in the late 19th century, evolving to denote a small, flat cake of ground meat, particularly in the context of hamburgers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Patty" is said worldwide
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galette
Transliteration: ga-let
"Elle a préparé une délicieuse galette de viande."
Frikadelle
Transliteration: fri-ka-del-le
"Er hat eine leckere Frikadelle gebraten."
hamburger
Transliteration: ham-bur-ger
"Ha cucinato un hamburger succulento."
hamburguesa
Transliteration: ham-bur-gue-sa
"Ella preparó una hamburguesa deliciosa."
hambúrguer
Transliteration: ham-bur-guer
"Ele fez um hambúrguer saboroso."
पैटी
Transliteration: paiṭī
"उसने एक स्वादिष्ट पैटी बनाई।"
肉饼
Transliteration: ròu bǐng
"她做了一个美味的肉饼。"
패티
Transliteration: paeti
"그녀는 맛있는 패티를 만들었습니다."
パティ
Transliteration: pati
"彼女は美味しいパティを作りました。"
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