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I was interpreting for my friend while I was in the Ukraine.
While we were in a restaurant he wanted a salad with only "tomatos" and "cucumbers" and I did not know either word. It was rather embarassing not to know such simple words. For all you future interpreters out there, here are some essential words.
pear = груша
peach = персик
cherry = вишня
cucumber = огурец
tomato = помидор
greens = зелень
lettuce = латук
mushroom = гриб
olive = маслина
raisin = изюм
grape = виноград
The usual word for lettuce here is "салат". Maybe yours is Ukrainian?Quote:
Originally Posted by kwatts59
You can also say "оливка" for olive - I think these words are pretty much equal.Quote:
Originally Posted by kwatts59
Some people call green olives "оливки" and black olives "маслины". But I don't know whether it is right
It's not Ukrainian and both names are right.Quote:
Originally Posted by Friendy
Actually the proper name is "салат-латук" but people used to shorten this.