Russian · Food & Drink
sol
Salt
A white crystalline substance used to season food.
Передайте соль, пожалуйста.
Pass the salt, please.
The word 'соль' (sol) comes from the Proto-Slavic '*solь', highlighting its long-standing importance in food preservation and flavor enhancement throughout history.
'Соль' is used in both formal culinary language and informal conversation, applicable in various contexts across different regions of Russia.