crustulum
[ˈkrʊs.tʊ.ɫũː]neuter
The Latin word for cookie is crustulum. If unsure, use crustulum. Wiktionary also lists copta.
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| crustulum | [ˈkrʊs.tʊ.ɫũː] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈkrus.tu.lum] (narrow) |
neuter |
| copta | feminine |
The term refers to a small, flat baked good, similar to a biscuit.
What does it mean word for word?
crustulum is a diminutive of crusta, meaning 'crust' or 'shell', so it literally translates to 'little crust'.
How does it change in a sentence?
crustulum is a neuter noun. The genitive singular form, used to say 'of the cookie', is crustuli. To refer to multiple cookies, use the plural form crustula.
Did you know?
- Ancient Roman recipes for crustula often included honey and pepper, creating a flavor profile very different from modern sweet cookies.
- While crustulum is the common term, the word copta is borrowed directly from an Ancient Greek word meaning 'cut', referring to how the dough was shaped.
- Ancient Romans would sometimes mold crustula into the shapes of animals or figures to make them more appealing for guests.
Examples in context
- Da mihi crustulum.Give me a cookie.This sentence uses crustulum to make a request for a cookie.Tatoeba #10692493 by carlosalberto, translation #10692491 by carlosalberto
- Hoc crustulum est dulce.This cookie is sweet.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucius and Aurelia are sharing a snack in a garden.
- LuciusVisne hoc crustulum?Do you want this cookie?
- AureliaIta, volo crustulum.Yes, I want the cookie.
- LuciusEcce, accipe crustulum.Here, take the cookie.
- AureliaGratias tibi ago, Luce.Thank you, Lucius.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cookie” translations and entries crustulum, copta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries copta, crustulum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
