La llet
Example: Cada matí bec un got de la llet fresca.
Definition
"La llet" refers to the white, nutritious liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals, commonly consumed by humans as a beverage or used in cooking. It is essential in dairy products and is often drunk fresh, as in the example phrase, 'Cada matí bec un got de la llet fresca.'
Etymology
The term "la llet" in Catalan comes from the Latin word 'lactem,' which means milk. This root is also the source of the English word 'lactose' and other milk-related terms. Did you know that the Latin origin connects many European languages' words for milk, highlighting its importance in diet and culture?
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"La llet" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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