Pryanik

Pronunciation: /prɪˈjɑːnɪk/

Definitions of pryanik

noun a type of Russian cookie or biscuit typically made with honey and spices

Example Sentences

A1 I ate a pryanik for dessert.

A2 In Russia, it is common to gift pryaniks during holidays.

B1 The bakery down the street makes delicious pryaniks.

B2 I learned how to bake traditional Russian pryaniks from my grandmother.

C1 The intricate designs on the pryanik were beautifully crafted.

C2 As a connoisseur of Russian cuisine, I have tasted many varieties of pryaniks.

Examples of pryanik in a Sentence

formal The pryanik is a traditional Russian cookie made with honey and spices.

informal I brought some pryaniks to the party, want to try one?

slang These pryaniks are so good, they're like little bites of happiness.

figurative The pryanik of friendship is sharing a meal together.

Grammatical Forms of pryanik

• past tense: pryanik
• plural: pryaniki
• comparative: more pryanik
• superlative: most pryanik
• present tense: pryanik
• future tense: will pryanik
• perfect tense: have pryaniked
• continuous tense: am pryaniking
• singular: pryanik
• positive degree: pryanik
• infinitive: to pryanik
• gerund: pryaniking
• participle: pryaniked

Origin and Evolution of pryanik

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Russian

Story behind the word: The word 'pryanik' originated from the Russian language.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a type of traditional Russian gingerbread cookie, but over time, it has come to encompass various types of sweet baked goods in Russian cuisine.