but see Kuchen
masculine
In German, the English word "pie" can be translated as but see Kuchen. Wiktionary also lists Torte and Pastete.
Meaning: type of pastry (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| but see Kuchen | masculine | |
| Torte | /ˈtɔrtə/ (Standard) /ˈtɔrtɛ/ (Austria, Southern Germany, Switzerland) |
feminine |
| Pastete | /pasˈteːtə/ | feminine |
Note that the verb torten refers specifically to the act of hitting someone in the face with a pie.
Which one should you use?
Torte is a feminine noun. Pastete is a feminine noun.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain contexts, specifically when referring to strawberry pie, the term Erdbeerkuchen is used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Torte and Pastete are both feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- German has a dedicated word for 'pie' in Hunsrik, a dialect spoken in Brazil, where it is called Pasdet.
Examples in context
- Sie buk eine Pastete.She baked a pie.This sentence shows how to use the feminine form Pastete in the context of baking.Tatoeba #10861616 by toivo, translation #2230207 by Hybrid
- Die Pastete war köstlich.The pie was delicious.This sentence demonstrates an adjective used to describe the quality of a Pastete.Tatoeba #7500237 by Yorwba, translation #5265479 by CK
- Möchte jemand noch etwas Torte?Does anyone want some more pie?This sentence shows how to offer more of a Torte to others.Tatoeba #481905 by Espi, translation #30502 by CK
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pie” translations and entries Torte, Pastete, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Kuchen, Pastete, Torte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
