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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on Tajik vocabulary related to eating and drinking! In this lesson, we will explore the words and phrases commonly used when talking about food, mealtimes, utensils, and beverages in Tajik. Understanding these vocabulary words will not only help you navigate the dining experience in Tajikistan but also enable you to have meaningful conversations about food and dining with native Tajik speakers. So let's dive in and expand our Tajik language skills in the context of eating and drinking!

Vocabulary

Meal Times

To begin, let's explore the Tajik vocabulary for different meal times. Meal times are an important part of Tajik culture, and knowing the appropriate terms for each mealtime will allow you to engage in conversations about food and dining in Tajikistan. Here are some commonly used meal times in Tajik:

Tajik	Pronunciation	English Translation
соҳаҳо	sohaho	meal times
соҳаи собҳон	sohai sobhon	breakfast
соҳаи пешин	sohai peshin	lunch
соҳаи шом	sohai shom	dinner
соҳаи шаб	sohai shab	supper

Utensils

Next, let's learn some Tajik vocabulary related to utensils. When dining in Tajikistan, you may come across different utensils, and knowing their names will help you navigate the table setting. Here are some commonly used utensils in Tajik:

Tajik	Pronunciation	English Translation
чашни нав	chashni nav	plate
чашни дошак	chashni doshak	bowl
тасни чай	tasni chai	tea cup
қадаҳ	qadah	glass
қадаҳи сӯхан	qadahi sukhan	wine glass
чайник	chaynik	teapot
каса	kasa	spoon
чашка	chashka	saucer
пиола	piola	fork
нож	nozh	knife
катрок	katrok	napkin

Beverages

Now, let's explore some Tajik vocabulary related to beverages. Tajikistan has a rich tea-drinking culture, and tea is often served during social gatherings and meals. Here are some commonly used beverage terms in Tajik:

Tajik	Pronunciation	English Translation
чой	choi	tea
ҳамом	hamom	coffee
мораббо	morabbo	juice
ширини	shirini	sweet
синабон	sinabon	cinnamon
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