Die Milch
Example: Ich trinke jeden Morgen ein Glas Milch zum Frühstück.
Definition
"Die Milch" refers to the white liquid produced by mammals, primarily cows, that is commonly consumed as a beverage or used in cooking and baking. It is rich in nutrients and often enjoyed as a daily part of breakfast or other meals.
Etymology
The German word "die Milch" originates from Old High German 'miluh,' which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*meluks.' This root is also the ancestor of the English word 'milk.' Did you know that similar words for milk appear in many Indo-European languages, highlighting its importance in human diets for thousands of years?
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"Die Milch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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