Konditorin

female pastry chef, female confectioner

noun kon-di-TO-rin Rare

Usage Note

Konditorin is the feminine form of Konditor. She specialises in cakes, pastries and confectionery, distinct from a Bäckerin (baker) who focuses on bread. Many Konditoreien in Germany are family businesses passed down through generations.

Examples

"Die Konditorin dekorierte die Hochzeitstorte mit frischen Blüten."

Natural Translation

The pastry chef decorated the wedding cake with fresh flowers.

Literal Translation

The pastry chef decorated the wedding cake with fresh blossoms.

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