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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Konditorei
"Die Konditorei verkauft die besten Torten der Stadt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A shop where pastries and cakes are made and sold.
"She bought a box of delicate fruit tarts from the local patisserie." - 2
Traditional French pastries, cakes, and other sweet baked goods collectively.
"The hotel breakfast buffet featured an exquisite selection of fine patisserie."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Borrowed into English from French in the 19th century, ultimately deriving from the Old French 'pâtis' (pastry) and the suffix '-erie'. Historically rooted in the medieval trade of pastry-making, it evolved to designate both the artisanal craft and the retail establishment where delicate baked goods are sold.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Patisserie" is said worldwide
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pâtisserie
Transliteration: patisserie
"Il a acheté des croissants dans une pâtisserie française."
Konditorei
Transliteration: Konditorei
"Die Konditorei verkauft die besten Torten der Stadt."
pasticceria
Transliteration: pasticceria
"Siamo andati in pasticceria a fare colazione."
pastelería
Transliteration: pasteleria
"Compró un pastel de chocolate en la pastelería."
pastelaria
Transliteration: pastelaria
"A pastelaria da esquina tem excelentes doces."
पेस्ट्री की दुकान
Transliteration: pestry ki dukaan
"वह ताज़े केक खरीदने के लिए पेस्ट्री की दुकान पर गई।"
糕点店
Transliteration: gàodiàn diàn
"这家糕点店的法式面包非常正宗。"
제과점
Transliteration: jegwajeom
"우리는 동네 제과점에서 케이크를 샀습니다."
洋菓子店
Transliteration: yogashiten
"彼女はその洋菓子店で美味しいタルトを買いました。"
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