Baklava

Pronunciation: /bɑːkləvə/

Definitions of baklava

noun a sweet pastry made of layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey

Example Sentences

A1 Baklava is a sweet pastry made of layers of filo dough, nuts, and honey.

A2 I tried baklava for the first time at a Turkish restaurant and it was delicious.

B1 My grandmother makes the best baklava with her secret family recipe.

B2 During my trip to Greece, I learned how to make traditional baklava from a local chef.

C1 The baklava served at the upscale restaurant was the most exquisite I've ever tasted.

C2 After years of practice, I finally perfected my own baklava recipe and now it's a hit at parties.

Examples of baklava in a Sentence

formal The baklava served at the event was made with layers of phyllo dough and nuts.

informal I can't resist a piece of baklava whenever it's available at a party.

slang That baklava was so bomb, I couldn't stop eating it!

figurative Her smile was as sweet as baklava, brightening up the room.

Grammatical Forms of baklava

• past tense: baked
• plural: baklavas
• comparative: more baklava
• superlative: most baklava
• present tense: bakes
• future tense: will bake
• perfect tense: has baked
• continuous tense: is baking
• singular: baklava
• positive degree: delicious
• infinitive: to bake
• gerund: baking
• participle: baking

Origin and Evolution of baklava

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Turkish and Persian

Story behind the word: The word 'baklava' is believed to have originated from the Turkish word 'baklava' which in turn came from the Persian word 'baqlāvā'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'baklava' has retained its original meaning of a sweet pastry made of layers of filo dough, nuts, and syrup, but has spread to various countries and cultures where it is enjoyed with slight variations in ingredients and preparation methods.