Teaspoon Meaning in English
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Definition
A small spoon used for stirring drinks like tea or coffee, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients (about 5 ml).
Usage & Nuances
In recipes, a "teaspoon" usually means a standard measure (5 ml), not just any small spoon. Often shortened to 'tsp.' Don't confuse with 'tablespoon', which is larger. Common in cooking and baking.
Spanish: cucharaditaPortuguese (BR): colher de cháPortuguese (PT): colher de cháChinese (Simplified): 茶匙Chinese (Traditional): 茶匙Hindi: चम्मच (छोटी)Arabic: ملعقة شايBengali: চা চামচRussian: чайная ложкаJapanese: ティースプーンVietnamese: muỗng cà phêKorean: 티스푼 - 찻숟가락Turkish: çay kaşığıUrdu: چائے کا چمچIndonesian: sendok teh
Example Sentences
Please add one teaspoon of sugar to my tea.
basic
I need a teaspoon to stir my coffee.
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The recipe calls for half a teaspoon of salt.
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Could you pass me a teaspoon? I want to try the dessert.
natural
She measured out the medicine using a teaspoon.
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We’re out of clean teaspoons again!
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