Kekse
The German word for cookies is Kekse.
The term refers to small, sweet baked treats.
Which one should you use?
While Kekse is a general term for cookies, Plätzchen is often used specifically for small, homemade or festive cookies (like those made at Christmas).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Switzerland's German-speaking regions, Guetsli is an informal term for cookies. In Southern Germany and Austria, Vanillekipferl refers to crescent-shaped cookies. Additionally, Mailänderli refers to a traditional Swiss butter cookie.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Keks is a masculine noun. The singular form is der Keks (the cookie) and the indefinite singular is ein Keks (a cookie). The plural form is Kekse (cookies).
Did you know?
- While English uses 'cookie' for digital tracking files, German uses the English word Cookie specifically for technology, keeping Keks for food.
- In some German dialects, the word Keks is used as a slang term for a person who is perceived as arrogant or a 'smart-aleck'.
- Traditional Vanillekipferl are shaped like crescents because they were historically designed to mimic the moon or Ottoman symbols.
Examples in context
- Maria buk Tom Kekse.Mary made some cookies for Tom.This sentence shows how to use Kekse when someone has baked them for another person.Tatoeba #7529747 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #7520105 by CK
- Ich mag Kekse nicht.I don't like cookies.This sentence expresses a dislike for Kekse.Tatoeba #8651985 by Melang, translation #2889360 by CK
- Danke für die Kekse!Thanks for the cookies.This sentence is a way to thank someone for providing Kekse.Tatoeba #11009632 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #7067497 by Hybrid
- Sehr geehrte Frau Müller, würden Sie bitte die Auswahl an Plätzchen für die Veranstaltung bestätigen?Dear Mrs. Müller, could you please confirm the selection of cookies for the event?
- Hast du gestern Plätzchen gebacken?Did you bake cookies yesterday?
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Hannah are in a kitchen sharing a snack.
- MaximilianHast du noch mehr Kekse?Do you have more cookies?
- HannahJa, die Kekse sind hier.Yes, the cookies are here.
- MaximilianDie Kekse schmecken sehr gut.The cookies taste very good.
- HannahDas freut mich, Maximilian.I am glad to hear that, Maximilian.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
