κέικ
kéik/cei̯k/neuter
The English word cake is translated into Greek as κέικ (kéik) or τούρτα.
Meaning: type of sweet dessert (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| κέικ | kéik | /cei̯k/ | neuter |
| τούρτα | toúrta | /ˈtuɾ.ta/ | feminine |
Both terms are used to describe sweet desserts, but they refer to different styles of treats.
Which one should you use?
κέικ is a modern loanword specifically used for simple, sponge-style cakes or loaf cakes. In contrast, τούρτα implies something more festive or complex.
How does it change in a sentence?
κέικ is a neuter noun. For example, you would say μεγάλο κέικ (megálo kéik) to mean a big cake. τούρτα is a feminine noun. Therefore, you must use the feminine form of an adjective, such as μεγάλη τούρτα (megáli toúrta) for a big cake.
How do you pronounce it?
kéik
Did you know?
- If you use the word κέικ, you are pronouncing a final 'k' sound that is extremely rare and unnatural in the phonetic structure of the Greek language.
- The word τούρτα is a linguistic relative of the Latin word 'tŏrta', which means something 'twisted'.
- While both refer to sweets, a Greek speaker uses κέικ for 'dry' sponges eaten with coffee, but reserves τούρτα for cakes featuring cream or frosting layers.
Examples in context
- Μου έφτιαξε ένα κέικ.She made me a cake.This sentence shows how to use κέικ when describing someone making a cake.Tatoeba #5634160 by Zeus, translation #314146 by CK
- Του αφήσαμε λίγο κέικ.We left him some cake.This sentence is useful for describing leaving some κέικ for someone.Tatoeba #5609534 by Zeus, translation #249192 by CK
- Έχω ένα κέικ στον φούρνο.I have a cake in the oven.This sentence shows the use of κέικ in the context of baking in an oven.Tatoeba #5366178 by Zeus, translation #5346808 by Hybrid
- Ένα κέικ παρακαλώOne cake, please.
- Φέρνω τούρτα!I'm bringing a cake!
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kostas and Anastasia are in a kitchen after baking.
- Κώστας KostasΤο κέικ είναι έτοιμο.To keik einai etimo.The cake is ready.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΒοηθώ εγώ με το κέικ;Voitho ego me to keik;Should I help with the cake?
- Κώστας KostasΌχι, απλά φέρε τα πιάτα.Ochi, apla fere ta piata.No, just bring the plates.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕντάξει, το κέικ μυρίζει υπέροχα!Entaxei, to keik myrizei yperocha!Okay, the cake smells wonderful!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cake” translations and entries κέικ, τούρτα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries κέικ, τούρτα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
