торт
tort[tɔrt]masculine
In Ukrainian, cake is translated as торт (tort). Wiktionary also lists ті́стечко (tístečko) and кекс (keks).
Meaning: type of sweet dessert (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| торт | tort | [tɔrt] (narrow) | masculine |
| ті́стечко | tístečko | neuter | |
| кекс | keks | [kɛks] (narrow) | masculine |
| пиро́жне | pyróžne | neuter |
The term refers to a sweet dessert, but the specific Ukrainian word you choose depends entirely on the size, shape and style of the dessert.
Which one should you use?
Ukrainian distinguishes between different types of cake: торт is used for large, layered or decorated cakes typically served at celebrations. ті́стечко refers to small, individual-sized cakes or pastries. кекс is used for muffins or cupcakes, which are distinct from a layered cake. пиро́жне is used for small pastries or tartlets, often implying a different texture or dough than a sponge cake.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun торт becomes торти in the plural. The masculine noun кекс becomes кекси in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
tort
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, some people use ті́стечко as a term of endearment for something small and sweet, not just food.
- The word торт is a direct linguistic traveler from Italian through German, meaning it shares an ancestor with the English word 'tart'.
- While ті́стечко means 'small cake', its root word is тісто, which refers to any kind of dough used for bread or pastry.
Examples in context
- Що це за торт?What kind of cake is this?This sentence is useful for asking about the type of a торт.Tatoeba #7992087 by deniko, translation #4012632 by CK
- На кухні є торт.There is cake in the kitchen.This sentence is useful for stating the location of a торт.Tatoeba #8760639 by deniko, translation #8754368 by arademaker
- Ти вже з'їв торт?You've already eaten the cake?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has eaten a торт.Tatoeba #11061390 by Ahha, translation #4073259 by AlanF_US
- Прошу вибачення, чи можна замовити торт на святкування?Excuse me, is it possible to order a cake for the celebration?
- На українському святі обов'язково повинен бути смачний колач!On a Ukrainian holiday, there must be a delicious kolach!
- Подруга зробила найсмачніший пиріг на день народження!My friend made the most delicious cake for my birthday!
- Завтра зроблю маленьке тістечко для нашого пікніка.I will make a small cake for our picnic tomorrow.
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Example conversation
Andriy and Iryna are deciding what to buy for a birthday party.
- Андрій AndriiЯкий торт ми купимо сьогодні?Yakyy tort my kupymo syohodni?Which cake shall we buy today?
- Ірина IrynaДавай візьмемо цей медовий торт.Davay viz'memo tsey medovyy tort.Let's take this honey cake.
- Андрій AndriiВона теж любить цей торт.Vona teszh lyubyt' tsey tort.She also loves this cake.
- Ірина IrynaТоді це чудовий вибір.Todi tse chudovyy vybir.Then it is a wonderful choice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cake” translations and entries торт, кекс, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries торт, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
