pannkaka
common gender
In Swedish, pancake is translated as pannkaka. Wiktionary also lists plätt.
Meaning: thin batter cake (noun)
Ways to say it
| Swedish | Note |
|---|---|
| pannkaka | common gender |
| plätt | common gender |
The word refers to a thin batter cake. You can use the term to describe a large, thin pancake that is often served as a full meal or dessert.
Which one should you use?
Use pannkaka for a large, thin pancake. Use plätt to refer to smaller, bite-sized pancakes, often associated with plättar (small pancakes).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Skåne region, pläta is a common term for pancake.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of pannkaka is pannkakor. The plural form of plätt is plättar.
When do people say it?
Plättar is a term for small pancakes, often served as a dessert or with jam and whipped cream.
Did you know?
- In Sweden, pannkakor are often served as a main dinner course rather than just a breakfast item.
- The word plätt shares an ancient linguistic ancestor with the English word 'plot', originally referring to a small patch or piece of something.
- Swedish pancakes are often served with 'brynt smör', which is browned butter, a topping that elevates the dish beyond a simple syrup or jam.
Examples in context
- Jag älskar pannkakor med sylt och grädde.I love pancakes with jam and cream.
- Kan du laga raggmunk till middag ikväll?Can you make potato pancakes for dinner tonight?
- Vi brukar äta plättar till efterrätt.We usually have small pancakes for dessert.
- Jag vill äta en pannkaka.I want to eat a pancake.
- Kan du göra en pannkaka till mig?Can you make a pancake for me?
- En pannkaka smakar jättegott med sylt.A pancake tastes delicious with jam.
Example conversation
Lucas and Linnea are in the kitchen preparing lunch.
- LucasSka vi laga pannkaka idag, Linnea?Shall we make pancakes today, Linnea?
- LinneaJa, det låter som en jättebra idé!Yes, that sounds like a great idea!
- LucasJag blandar smeten medan du värmer pannan.I will mix the batter while you heat the pan.
- LinneaOkej, jag fixar pannan nu, Lucas.Okay, I'll fix the pan now, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pancake” translations and entries pannkaka, plätt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pannkaka, plätt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
