Questions & Answers about Peters Torte ist sehr groß.
Why is there no apostrophe in Peters?
In English, we write Peter's with an apostrophe to show ownership. In German, when you add an -s to a name to show possession, you usually do not use an apostrophe. The name Peter simply becomes Peters.
Where is the article (like die) for Torte?
Just like in English, when you use a possessive name like Peters, it takes the place of the article. We say die Torte (the cake), but when it belongs to Peter, it becomes Peters Torte (Peter's cake) without any extra article.
I already learned the word Kuchen for cake. What is a Torte?
Both words mean cake, but they describe different types. A Kuchen is usually a simpler baked cake, like a pound cake or banana bread. A Torte is a fancier, layered cake with cream or frosting, much like a birthday or wedding cake.
What is the special letter at the end of groß?
That is the Eszett or sharp S (ß). It makes a hissing s sound, exactly like the double s in the English word glass. If you cannot type the ß on your keyboard, it is perfectly acceptable to write gross instead.
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