לאַטקע

Yiddish
FWOTD – 14 December 2012
Latkes with apple sauce

Etymology

Mostly likely from Russian ла́тка (látka, “pastry, patch”), but may be related to Ancient Greek ἐλαίᾱ (elaíā, “olive”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlat.kə/

Noun

לאַטקע • (latke) f, plural לאַטקעס‎ (latkes)

  1. latke; a potato pancake fried in oil, traditionally served on Hanukkah.
    • 1921, Workmen's Circle (U.S.). Educational Dept, קינדערלאַנד (Kinderland), page 20:
      ‏ […] די ריחות פון אָפּגעבראָטענע גענז און זאַפטיקע לאַטקעס.‎‎‎
      […] di reykhes fun opgebrotene genz un zaftike latkes.
      […] the smells of fried geese and juicy latkes.

Descendants
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