Greek · Food & Drink
τσάι
tsái
Tea
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A hot drink made from tea leaves or mountain herbs.
Example
Πίνω τσάι του βουνού.
I drink mountain tea.
Etymology
'Τσάι' (tsái) is a borrowed term from various languages, likely via Venetian or Italian, reflecting the cultural exchanges in the Mediterranean region concerning trade and cuisine.
How & Where It’s Used
'τσάι' is commonly used in both informal and formal settings concerning food and beverages. Its usage is prevalent in both spoken and written forms throughout Greece.