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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKrapfen
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈkʁapfən
"Wir haben Krapfen für die Feier gebacken."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of filled doughnut or pastry, typically sweet and often served during festive occasions.
"Every year, we make Krapfen for the carnival celebrations." - 2
A traditional pastry that can be filled with jam, cream, or other sweet fillings.
"The bakery is famous for its delicious Krapfen filled with apricot jam."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'Krapfen' originates from the Middle High German 'krapf', which means 'to curl' or 'to twist', referring to the shape of the pastry. It has evolved through various dialects and regions in Germany, often associated with festive occasions and traditional baking.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Krapfen" is said worldwide
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Beignet
Transliteration: bɛɲɛ
"Nous avons préparé des beignets pour la fête."
Krapfen
Transliteration: ˈkʁapfən
"Wir haben Krapfen für die Feier gebacken."
Bombolone
Transliteration: bom.boˈlo.ne
"Ho comprato un bombolone ripieno di crema."
Dona
Transliteration: ˈdona
"Hicimos donas para la celebración."
Sonho
Transliteration: ˈsoɲu
"Fizemos sonhos para a festa."
गुलाब जामुन
Transliteration: gulāb jāmuna
"हमने त्योहार के लिए गुलाब जामुन बनाए।"
甜甜圈
Transliteration: tián tián quān
"我们为庆祝活动准备了甜甜圈。"
도넛
Transliteration: donat
"우리는 축하를 위해 도넛을 만들었습니다."
ドーナツ
Transliteration: dōnatsu
"お祝いのためにドーナツを作りました。"
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