Romanian · Food & Drink
lapte
Milk
Beginnernoun · n
Definition
A white drink produced by cows.
Example
Copilul bea lapte în fiecare seară.
The child drinks milk every evening.
Etymology
'Lapte' is derived from the Latin 'lac, lactis', referring to milk, and it has maintained its meaning throughout Romanian history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Lapte' is versatile and can be used in both formal contexts, such as health discussions, and informal ones, such as home cooking.