Translation of Czech word "perník" to English
perník
/pɛrɲɪk/
Meaning
NounA firm, spiced cake or biscuit flavored with ginger and other spices, often sweetened with honey.
How to use
Masculine inanimate, 'hrad' paradigm: perníku (gen.), perníkový = gingerbread (adj.). Traditional Czech Christmas treat. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
gingerbread
Example
Na Vánoce pečeme perník.
For Christmas we bake gingerbread.
Perník byl velmi chutný.
The gingerbread was very tasty.
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Common phrases
- Na Vánoce pečeme perník.— For Christmas we bake gingerbread.
- Perník byl velmi chutný.— The gingerbread was very tasty.
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What does the Czech word "perník" mean?▼
The Czech word "perník" means "gingerbread" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Na Vánoce pečeme perník." (which translates as "For Christmas we bake gingerbread.").
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