Usage Note
Keyk is the localized spelling of the English word "cake" and is a staple at Filipino celebrations like birthdays and weddings. It is widely used in both informal writing and daily conversation to refer to any western-style cake.
Examples
" Masarap ang keyk. "
Natural Translation
The cake is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the cake.
" May keyk sa kaarawan ko. "
Natural Translation
There's cake at my birthday.
Literal Translation
There is cake at my birthday.
" Inihanda namin ang tatlong palapag na keyk bago dumating ang mga bisita sa kasal ng aming kapatid. "
Natural Translation
We prepared the three-tier cake before the guests arrived at our sibling's wedding.
Literal Translation
Prepared we the three layer cake before arrived the (plural) guest at wedding of our sibling.
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