雞蛋糕
ke-nn-tâi-ko
The Hokkien word for cake is 雞蛋糕 (ke-nn-tâi-ko).
This noun refers to a type of sweet dessert.
Meaning: type of sweet dessert (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
ke-nn-tâi-ko
Did you know?
- Hokkien speakers may use the word 糕 to describe a wide range of steamed treats, meaning the term for 'cake' can encompass savory rice cakes as well as sweets.
- The name 雞蛋糕 literally translates to 'chicken egg cake', reflecting the traditional use of eggs as the primary leavening agent in many Hokkien-style sponge cakes.
- In many Hokkien-speaking regions, 雞蛋糕 specifically refers to small, fluffy sponge cakes cooked in a special cast-iron mold with holes.
Examples in context
- 我想欲買雞蛋糕。guá siūⁿ-beh mǎi khe-tāu-kò͘.I want to buy some egg cake.
Example conversation
Jianhong and Jiayi are visiting a local market.
- 建宏 Kian-hong佳怡，你想欲食雞蛋糕無？Kajia, lí siáng-beh chia̍h ké-kó-bián bô?Jiayi, do you want to eat some cake?
- 佳怡 Chia-yi有，我想欲食。ū, guá siáng-beh chia̍h.Yes, I want some.
- 建宏 Kian-hong這間店的雞蛋糕很有名。che kian tiû ê ké-kó-bián hún ū-miâ.The cake from this shop is very famous.
- 佳怡 Chia-yi好，咱買來試看。hó, ján bé-lâi sǐ-kuàn.Okay, let's buy some to try.
