Romanian · Food & Drink

lapte

Milk

Beginnernoun · n

Definition

A white drink produced by cows.

Example

Copilul bea lapte în fiecare seară.

The child drinks milk every evening.

Etymology

'Lapte' is derived from the Latin 'lac, lactis', referring to milk, and it has maintained its meaning throughout Romanian history.

How & Where It’s Used

'Lapte' is versatile and can be used in both formal contexts, such as health discussions, and informal ones, such as home cooking.

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