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der Pfannkuchen (noun)

pancake, a flat cake, often thin and round, cooked on both sides.

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a 'pan' (Pfanne) filled with 'coo'-ing (kuchen) pigeons because they are all flat and round like pancakes! Or, t...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Confusing 'Pfannkuchen' with 'Berliner' in Berlin. → In Berlin, use 'Berliner' for the jam-filled doughnut and 'Pfannkuchen' for the pancake.

Assuming 'Pfannkuchen' always means a thick pancake. → Understand regional variations: 'Pfannkuchen' can be thin (crêpe-like) in the South, where 'Eierkuchen' might mean thick.

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