noun
cake, torte
A2
Torte (die) means 'cake' or 'torte'—typically a layered, often cream-filled celebratory cake, distinct from simpler Kuchen. Feminine noun with plural Torten. Declension: singular die Torte, plural die Torten. No irregular plural. Used for birthday or wedding cakes and desserts. Often served at celebrations.
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Ich backe eine Torte.
I am baking a cake.
Die Schokoladentorte war sehr lecker.
The chocolate torte was very delicious.
Wir haben eine große Torte zum Geburtstag gekauft.
We bought a big cake for the birthday.
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Picture a layered celebration cake (Torte) with candles
Torte ~ 'torte' (English 'tart' not same but picture helps)
die — feminine like many dessert words (die Torte, die Sahne)
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Often refers to layered or cream cakes (celebration cakes).