The end of a loaf of bread is usually called kanti or leivän kanna in Finnish. This refers to the first and last slice of bread, with the crust on one side.
Terms and Meanings
Kanti / leivän kanta
The most common name for a loaf of bread.
It refers to the slice at the end of the loaf, where the crust forms the other side.
Gäätywipale
A less common but more descriptive name.
Sometimes used specifically to emphasize that it is the end of the loaf.
Kuoripala
A name used in some dialects or colloquial speech because it contains more crust than slices.
Usage and Cultural Nuances
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In many families, the crust is either a favorite or a neglected part: some appreciate it for its crispy crust, while others save it for last.
In other contexts, the word “crust” can also refer to an edge or corner, but in the context of bread, it specifically refers to the last slice.
The English equivalent is often the “heel of the loaf”.
Summary
Proper noun: heel of bread or, colloquially, crust.
Alternative names: end of the slice, crust slice.
Usage: Refers to the first or last slice of bread, where the crust forms the other side.
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