die Pfunge
Translation
fritter (Swiss German), doughnut (Swiss German)
Examples
An der Fasnacht isst man in der Schweiz Pfungen.
During carnival in Switzerland, people eat 'Pfungen'.
Grammar Patterns
((Pfungen)) ((to eat/bake)) to eat/bake 'Pfungen' We are baking 'Pfungen' for the festival.
Similar Words
Krapfen, Donut, Fritter
Etymology
From Middle High German 'phunge' (fungus, mushroom), possibly due to its shape. It's a regional Swiss German term.
Memory Tips
Remember this as a special Swiss carnival ('Fasnacht') treat. The name sounds a bit 'puffy' and 'fun'.