koekje
/ˈku.kjə/
The English word 'cookie' translates to Dutch as koekje.
koekje refers to a small, flat baked good.
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word koekje is the diminutive form of koek, which means cake or a large biscuit, so it literally translates to 'little cake'.
Which one should you use?
While koekje is used for small baked goods like cookies, the word koek refers to a larger, often denser cake or a larger biscuit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of koekje is koekjes.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈku.kjə/.
Did you know?
- The English word 'cookie' is actually a loanword borrowed from the Dutch koekje.
- The word koekje is often associated with 'gezelligheid', a specific Dutch concept of coziness and social warmth, often served during coffee time.
- Dutch stroopwafels are technically a type of koekje, consisting of two thin waffles joined by a layer of syrup.
Examples in context
- Een koekje ligt onder de tafel.A cookie is under the table.This sentence is useful for describing the location of a koekje.Tatoeba #1400188 by DjWLaan, translation #1306415 by CM
- Wil je het koekje daar niet opeten?Aren't you going to eat that cookie?This sentence is useful for asking if someone will eat a koekje.Tatoeba #6852753 by Micsmithel, translation #6098785 by CK
- Tom gaf Marie een hartvormig koekje.Tom gave Mary a heart-shaped cookie.This sentence is useful for describing the shape of a koekje.Tatoeba #7016161 by Micsmithel, translation #6554449 by Hybrid
- Ik zou graag een koekje willen bestellen, alstublieft.I would like to order a cookie, please.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daan and Julia are sitting in a cafe.
- DaanWil je ook een koekje bij je koffie?Do you want a cookie with your coffee too?
- JuliaJa, graag. Dat klinkt lekker.Yes, please. That sounds delicious.
- DaanIk heb een zakje met koekjes meegenomen.I brought a bag of cookies with me.
- JuliaDank je wel, Daan!Thank you, Daan!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cookie” translations and entries koekje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries koekje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
