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How do you say "cookie" in German?

der Keks

Noun Masculine

In German, "cookie" is der Keks.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced KEKS. Single syllable, rhymes with English checks.

Grammar notes

Masculine noun (der Keks). Plural is Kekse. Loanword origin unclear, possibly from English.

Example sentence

Der Keks ist süß.

The cookie is sweet.

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How to remember der Keks

Keks sounds like cakes or cookies. Sweet biscuits.

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Questions about der Keks

How do you say "cookie" in German?

In German, "cookie" is der Keks. It is a noun.

Is der Keks masculine or feminine?

Masculine noun (der Keks). Plural is Kekse. Loanword origin unclear, possibly from English.

How is der Keks used in a sentence?

Use der Keks as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Keks ist süß. (The cookie is sweet.).

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