Translation of Czech word "perník" to English
perník
/pɛrɲɪk/
Meaning
NounA rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.
How to use
Masculine inanimate, 'hrad' paradigm: perníku (gen.), perníkový = gingerbread (adj.). Traditional Czech Christmas treat.
🇬🇧 English
cake
Example
Rád jím k narozeninám dort.
I love eating cake for birthdays.
Dort byl velmi chutný.
The cake was very delicious.
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What does the Czech word "perník" mean?▼
The Czech word "perník" means "cake" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Dort je oblíbený dezert." (which translates as "I love eating cake for birthdays.").
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