Küpsuseid

Küpsuseid is the Estonian term that covers both edible cookies and HTTP cookies used in web browsing. The genitive plural form küpsuseid is a common way to refer to multiple cookies or to cookie data in various grammatical contexts. The word is a loanword in Estonian, reflecting historical influences from German and English terms for sweet baked goods and for computer cookies.

Edible cookies are small baked treats made from flour, sugar, fat and often eggs, with many regional and household variations. They range from crisp butter biscuits to softer, chewier varieties. Common Estonian examples include šokolaadiküpsised with chocolate and võiküpsised (butter cookies). Variations may incorporate oats, nuts, spices or dried fruits, and baking techniques influence texture, sweetness and aroma. Cookies are commonly enjoyed as snacks, with tea or coffee, or served at celebrations and holidays.

Digital cookies, or HTTP cookies, are small data files stored by a web browser on a user’s device. They enable websites to recognize users, maintain login status, remember preferences and items in a shopping cart, and collect usage data for analytics. Cookies can be first-party (set by the visited site) or third-party (set by other domains). They have expiration dates and can be cleared by users. Privacy considerations–including consent for non-essential cookies and the ability to manage or delete them–are addressed in European Union rules and Estonian practice, with cookie banners and settings commonly used on modern sites.

Overall, küpsuseid in Estonian encompasses both a long-standing culinary tradition and a modern digital mechanism for personalizing web experiences.