Thread: A few words for the noobies - food

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

Originally Posted by kwatts59

lettuce = латук

The usual word for lettuce here is "салат". Maybe yours is Ukrainian?

Originally Posted by kwatts59

olive = маслина

You can also say "оливка" for olive - I think these words are pretty much equal.

Some people call green olives "оливки" and black olives "маслины". But I don't know whether it is right

Originally Posted by Friendy

Originally Posted by kwatts59

lettuce = латук

The usual word for lettuce here is "салат". Maybe yours is Ukrainian?

It's not Ukrainian and both names are right.
Actually the proper name is "салат-латук" but people used to shorten this.