tuna
word
/ˈtjunə/
TOO-nuh
/tjˈuːnɐ/
TYOO-nuh
Definition
A tuna is a large fish that lives in the ocean and is often eaten as food. The word can mean the fish itself or the meat from that fish, especially in cans or sandwiches.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used as an uncountable food noun: 'some tuna', 'a tuna sandwich'. For the animal, people may say 'a tuna' or 'tuna' in general. Common collocations: 'canned tuna', 'tuna salad', 'tuna steak'. Don't confuse it with 'salmon' or other fish names.
Spanish: atúnPortuguese (BR): atumPortuguese (PT): atumChinese (Simplified): 金枪鱼Chinese (Traditional): 鮪魚Hindi: टूना मछलीArabic: تونةBengali: টুনাRussian: тунецJapanese: ツナ - マグロVietnamese: cá ngừKorean: 참치Turkish: ton balığıUrdu: ٹوناIndonesian: tuna - ikan tuna
Example Sentences
This pasta would taste better with tuna and a little lemon.
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I made a tuna sandwich for lunch.
basic
There is a can of tuna in the kitchen.
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We saw a big tuna at the market.
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Do you want tuna on your salad, or would you rather have chicken?
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I usually keep tuna at home for quick dinners.
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