Czech · Food & Drink
maso
meat
Beginnernoun · n
Definition
The flesh of animals used as food.
Example
Vepřové maso je oblíbené v Čechách.
Pork meat is popular in Czechia.
Etymology
The term 'maso' originates from the Proto-Slavic root '*mьsо', which also means meat. This root has parallels in various Slavic languages, indicating a common cultural value placed on meat as a staple food.
How & Where It’s Used
'Maso' is used in both casual and formal discourse, particularly in culinary and dietary contexts. It is a common term across all regions in the Czech Republic.
Literary Heritage
There are references to meat in numerous Czech folk tales and traditional culinary texts, where it plays a central role in rituals and family gatherings.