Definition of vetkoek in English:
vetkoek
nounPlural vetkoeks, Plural vetkoeke ˈfɛtkʊk
South African A small, unsweetened cake of deep-fried dough.
Example sentencesExamples
- Slit sides of vetkoek and fill with savoury mince.
- Simmering pots of meat and containers with vetkoeks and bread stands on the floor.
- Eight people are now employed at the facility, which bakes and sells bread, vetkoeks and scones to the community on a daily basis.
- Seems you can afford to eat more of those vetkoeks then.
- Small businesses run by students vary: a pool table business on campus, selling vetkoek to students, selling clothing, IT start-ups, offering students cosmetics and beauty products, and finding and renting student accommodation.
Origin
Afrikaans, from vet 'fat' + koek 'cake'.