Noun
/ˈteɪ.bəl sɔːlt/
Table salt refers to the common form of sodium chloride (NaCl) that is used as a seasoning and preservative in cooking and at dining tables. It is often processed to remove impurities and usually contains additives to prevent clumping. In English, table salt is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, typically when discussing cooking, food preparation, or nutrition. Its usage is quite common, as it is a staple in most diets.
We need to add some table salt to the pasta water for better flavor.
Translation: Нужно добавить немного поваренной соли в воду для пасты, чтобы улучшить вкус.
The recipe calls for a teaspoon of table salt to enhance the taste of the dish.
Translation: Рецепт требует чайную ложку поваренной соли для улучшения вкуса блюда.
You can find table salt in the spice rack right next to the pepper.
Translation: Вы можете найти поваренную соль на полке со специями прямо рядом с перцем.
While the term table salt itself may not be directly found in common idiomatic expressions, it can be associated with several phrases that highlight its essential role in life and food. Here are some idiomatic expressions related to salt in general:
Salt of the earth: This phrase refers to a person or group of people regarded as the most valuable and worthy, often due to their simple and honest nature.
Example: The farmers are the salt of the earth, working hard to provide for the community.
Translation: Фермеры — это соль земли, они усердно трудятся, чтобы обеспечить сообщество.
Take with a grain of salt: This expression means to view something with skepticism or not to take it too seriously.
Example: When she told me about her wild adventure, I took her story with a grain of salt.
Translation: Когда она рассказала мне о своем диком приключении, я воспринял ее рассказ с недоверием.
A pinch of salt: This phrase refers to a small amount of something, often used metaphorically to indicate that one should be cautious or skeptical.
Example: You should take his advice with a pinch of salt; he has a tendency to exaggerate.
Translation: Тебе стоит воспринимать его совет с недоверием; он склонен к преувеличениям.
The term table salt combines "table," derived from the Old French table (meaning "a flat surface"), and "salt," which originates from the Proto-Indo-European root sal, which means "salt." The term reflects its common use on dining tables around the world.
Synonyms: - Sodium chloride - Common salt - Cooking salt
Antonyms: - Sweetener - Sugar - Dessert topping (in the context of flavor contrast)