tae
word
Definition
'Tae' is a Scottish English word for 'tea', usually referring to the drink made by infusing dried leaves in hot water.
Usage & Nuances
'Tae' is informal and mainly used in Scotland or Scottish-influenced areas. It almost always refers to the drink (not the meal 'tea' can mean in some UK contexts). Writing in other English dialects, use 'tea' instead.
Spanish: téPortuguese (BR): cháPortuguese (PT): cháChinese (Simplified): 茶Chinese (Traditional): 茶Hindi: चायArabic: شايBengali: চাRussian: чайJapanese: お茶Vietnamese: tràKorean: 차Turkish: çayUrdu: چائےIndonesian: teh
Example Sentences
He always offers guests a tae when they visit.
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Just put the kettle on and I’ll make us some tae.
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Would you like a cup of tae?
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I make my tae with milk and sugar.
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It’s cold outside—let’s have some tae.
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Nothing beats a hot cup of tae on a rainy day.
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