Cake in Tagalog

Cake in Tagalog is translated as “Keyk” (general term for cake) or “Bibingka” (traditional Filipino rice cake). This sweet baked dessert is a beloved treat in Filipino celebrations, from birthdays to fiestas. Let’s explore the different ways to express “cake” in Tagalog and see how Filipinos use this word in everyday conversations.

[Words] = Cake

[Definition]:
– Cake /keɪk/
– Noun 1: A sweet baked food made from a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, and other ingredients, usually decorated with frosting or icing.
– Noun 2: A flattened, compressed, or molded mass of something (e.g., soap cake, fish cake).
– Verb: To form into a hardened or compacted mass.

[Synonyms] = Keyk, Bibingka, Puto, Torta, Kakanin, Panghimagas na tinapay

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: She baked a chocolate cake for her daughter’s birthday party.
– Ex1_PH: Nagluto siya ng tsokolateng keyk para sa kaarawan ng kanyang anak na babae.

– Ex2_EN: The wedding cake had five tiers and was decorated with fresh flowers.
– Ex2_PH: Ang keyk sa kasal ay may limang palapag at pinalamutian ng sariwang bulaklak.

– Ex3_EN: Would you like a slice of cake with your coffee?
– Ex3_PH: Gusto mo ba ng piraso ng keyk kasama ng iyong kape?

– Ex4_EN: My grandmother makes the best rice cake during Christmas season.
– Ex4_PH: Ang aking lola ay gumagawa ng pinakamahusay na bibingka tuwing panahon ng Pasko.

– Ex5_EN: The mud had caked on his boots after walking through the field.
– Ex5_PH: Ang putik ay tumigas sa kanyang bota pagkatapos maglakad sa bukid.