gateau
A rich, usually iced, cakeA rich, usually iced, cake.
» The Black Forest gateau is a natural aphrodisiac.
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte ist ein natürliches Aphrodisiakum.
Meaning
2 senses(UK, countable, uncountable)A rich, usually iced, cake.
Kuchen, Torte
пиро́жноеpiróžnoje, тортtort, гато́gató
any of various rich and elaborate cakes
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)A dish of minced meat made up like a pudding, and boiled in a shape or mould.
a gateau of veal
Examples
2 sentencesThe Black Forest gateau is a natural aphrodisiac.
deSchwarzwälder Kirschtorte ist ein natürliches Aphrodisiakum.
Oh, Mary, that gateau looks delicious! Can I have a slice?
deOh, Maria, die Torte sieht ja köstlich aus! Bekomme ich ein Stück?
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Origin
Borrowed from French gâteau. Doublet of wastel.Borrowed from French gâteau. Doublet of wastel.
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Forms
plural: gateaux / gateausLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable