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αλάτι

aláti

Salt

Beginnernoun · neuter

Definition

A white substance used to season food.

Example

Βάλε λίγο αλάτι στη σαλάτα.

Put a little salt on the salad.

Etymology

'αλάτι' (aláti) derives from the Ancient Greek 'ἅλς' (hals), meaning salt, which has retained its basic meaning in both ancient and modern contexts.

How & Where It’s Used

'αλάτι' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts in Greece, suitable for casual conversations as well as formal culinary discussions.

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