das Gipfeli

croissant (Switzerland) - Austria: das Kipferl, Germany: das Hörnchen

Origin

A diminutive of „Gipfel“ (peak), after its shape. Three countries, three words for the same breakfast pastry.

Building blocks

Words in this expression

Examples

  • Ein Gipfeli und einen crème, .

    A croissant and a white coffee, please.