Greek · Food & Drink
αλάτι
aláti
Salt
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A white substance used to season food.
Example
Βάλε λίγο αλάτι στη σαλάτα.
Put a little salt on the salad.
Etymology
'αλάτι' (aláti) derives from the Ancient Greek 'ἅλς' (hals), meaning salt, which has retained its basic meaning in both ancient and modern contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'αλάτι' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts in Greece, suitable for casual conversations as well as formal culinary discussions.