das Plätzchenbacken
Translation
baking cookies, cookie baking
Examples
Das Plätzchenbacken macht Kindern Spaß.
Baking cookies is fun for children.
Wir treffen uns am Sonntag zum Plätzchenbacken.
We're meeting on Sunday to bake cookies.
Grammar Patterns
to meet for cookie baking We're meeting to bake cookies. Wir treffen uns zum Plätzchenbacken.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kekse backen (to bake cookies)
Etymology
A compound of 'Plätzchen' (cookies) and 'backen' (to bake). 'Plätzchen' is a diminutive of 'Platz' (place), originally meaning a small, flat cake.
Memory Tips
This is a very popular activity in Germany, especially around Christmas. Picture families getting together to bake cookies in many different shapes.