Foreign Languages

Food vocabulary.

Definition

Food vocabulary covers the names of common foods, drinks, meals, and food-related verbs in the target language. It is one of the most practical vocabulary sets, used in ordering food, discussing preferences, and describing cultural cuisine.

Examples

Real-world.

  • 1 Spanish: 'el pan' (bread), 'la leche' (milk), 'el pollo' (chicken), 'las frutas' (fruits).
  • 2 French: 'le fromage' (cheese), 'le pain' (bread), 'le poulet' (chicken), 'les légumes' (vegetables).
  • 3 Chinese: 米饭 (mǐfàn, rice), 面条 (miàntiáo, noodles), 鸡肉 (jīròu, chicken).
Related terms

Tangled up with.

Ordering food → Ordering at a restaurant → Chinese cuisine → German cuisine →
Studied in

4 units use this concept.

French 1-2 Food and Cuisine → German 1 Food and Drink → Mandarin Chinese 1 Food and Dining → Spanish 1-2 Food and Dining →