Greek · Food & Drink
τυρί
tyrí
Cheese
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A food made from milk; feta is the most famous Greek cheese.
Example
Η φέτα είναι ελληνικό τυρί.
Feta is a Greek cheese.
Etymology
'τυρί' (tyrí) originates from the Ancient Greek 'τυρός' (tyrós), which referred to cheese and has maintained its fundamental meaning over centuries as dairy production has been central to Greek cuisine.
How & Where It’s Used
'τυρί' is largely utilized in everyday language in both spoken and written formats, suitable for both casual and formal discussions, especially in contexts related to food.