Brezel
The German word for pretzel is Brezel, and it means pretzel in German. It comes from Latin and originally was used as a kind of bread in Catholic traditions.
Bretzeln is the German version of a pretzel.
I presume that 'pretzel' has a druggies meaning, not those nice little German nibbles!
It originated around 1815-1825 and comes from the German word Pretzel, a variant of Bretzel. In Old High German it was brizzila, which came from the Medieval Latin word bracellus, meaning "bracelet".
I think Pretzel is way better!! i mean a pretzel is brown i guess like a hedgehog too unless the webkinz hedgehog are another color but pretzel is a cute name anyway :)
A kind of German biscuit or cake in the form of a twisted ring, salted on the outside.
That would be "pretzel".
There is a Latin word Brachitellum meaning a baked biscuit. Later an Italian word Bracciatella, then a German word Brezitella which became Brezei and Prezel which became an Americanism, Pretzel
There is a Latin word Brachitellum meaning a baked biscuit. Later an Italian word Bracciatella, then a German word Brezitella which became Brezei and Prezel which became an Americanism, Pretzel
There are many words from German that are used in English. Kindergarten is one example. Others: Blitz, wurst. pilsner, pretzel
Pretzel
Pennsylvania is considered the center of pretzel history and production primarily due to its rich German immigrant heritage, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries. These immigrants brought their traditional pretzel-making techniques with them, leading to the establishment of numerous bakeries in cities like Philadelphia and Reading. The state's unique combination of soft and hard pretzel styles, along with its thriving local economy, has solidified Pennsylvania's reputation as the pretzel capital of the United States. Additionally, events like the annual National Pretzel Day celebrate this cultural legacy.