Romanian · Food & Drink
zahăr
Sugar
Beginnernoun · n
Definition
A sweet substance added to food and drinks.
Example
Beau cafeaua fără zahăr.
I drink my coffee without sugar.
Etymology
'Zahăr' derives from the Arabic 'sukhkar', introduced to the Romanian language through historical trade routes in the medieval period.
How & Where It’s Used
'Zahăr' is used in both formal culinary texts and informal conversations surrounding food, recognized across Romania.