Marathi · Food & Drink

मीठ

mith

Salt

Beginnernoun

Definition

A white substance used to season food.

Example

थोडं मीठ घाला.

Add a little salt.

Etymology

The word 'मीठ' (mith) originates from the Sanskrit 'नमक' (namaka), meaning salt. This term has been extensively used in various regional dialects.

How & Where It’s Used

मीठ (mith) is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts concerning food. It is integral to culinary conversations across Maharashtra.

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