Indonesian · Food & Drink
teh
Tea
Beginnernoun
Definition
A drink made from tea leaves; sweet iced tea, es teh manis, is everywhere.
Example
Es teh manis, satu ya.
One sweet iced tea, please.
Etymology
'Teh' is borrowed from the English word 'tea,' which in turn derives from the Chinese word '茶' (chá). The term reflects globalization and cultural exchange.
How & Where It’s Used
'Teh' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms throughout Indonesia, especially in social and culinary contexts.