Hungarian · Food & Drink

Tej

milk

Beginnernoun

Definition

A white liquid produced by mammals and used as a drink.

Example

A gyerekek tejjel isszák a kakaót.

The children drink their cocoa with milk.

Etymology

The word 'tej' has roots in Proto-Uralic languages, representing milk, which has been a fundamental nutritional source in Hungarian culture for generations.

How & Where It’s Used

'Tej' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms, appearing in discussions about food and health. It's understood nationwide.

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