🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

와플

Pronunciation / Transliteration: wapeul

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Waffle/ˈwɒf.əl/
nounverbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀는 아침으로 와플을 먹었다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A crisp cake made from batter and cooked in a waffle iron, typically served with toppings such as syrup or fruit.

    "For breakfast, she enjoyed a warm waffle topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream."
As verb
  1. 1

    To speak or write in a vague or evasive manner.

    "He tends to waffle when asked about his plans for the future."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'waffle' originates from the Dutch word 'wafel', which means 'cake' or 'honeycomb'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to refer specifically to the grid-patterned cakes we know today.

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