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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKonfekt
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔnˈfɛkt
"Das Konfekt ist sehr süß und lecker."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A sweet food item, especially one made with sugar and often combined with other ingredients.
"The bakery specializes in a variety of confections, including chocolates and pastries." - 2
A dish or delicacy made by combining various ingredients, often sweet.
"The chef presented a beautiful confection of fruits and cream."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'confectio' meaning 'a putting together, preparing, or producing', stemming from the verb 'conficere' (to put together, prepare, or finish). Entering Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, it initially referred to medicinal preparations before shifting toward sweet food items and elaborate artisan creations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Confection" is said worldwide
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confiserie
Transliteration: kɔ̃.fi.ze.ʁi
"La confiserie est remplie de douceurs."
Konfekt
Transliteration: kɔnˈfɛkt
"Das Konfekt ist sehr süß und lecker."
confetto
Transliteration: konˈfɛt.to
"Il confetto è un dolce tradizionale italiano."
confección
Transliteration: kon.feˈk.sjon
"La confección de dulces es un arte."
confeição
Transliteration: kõ.feˈsɐ̃w
"A confeição de bolos é uma tradição familiar."
मिठाई
Transliteration: miṭhāī
"त्योहारों पर मिठाई बनाना एक परंपरा है।"
糖果
Transliteration: tángguǒ
"糖果是孩子们最喜欢的零食。"
과자
Transliteration: gwaja
"과자는 특별한 날에 자주 먹습니다."
お菓子
Transliteration: okashi
"お菓子は日本の文化の一部です。"
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