cheese in English
- cheese⇄adj. cheeselike.
- cheese⇄cheese (1), noun.
1a. a solid food made from the thick part of milk. Cheese is the curd of milk separated from the whey and usually pressed or molded into a shape and covered with a rind.
b. a shaped mass of this food.
Ex. a display of - cheese⇄cheese (2), transitive verb, cheesed,cheesing.
(Slang.) to stop; give up; leave off. - cheese⇄cheese (3), noun.
(Slang.) the right or correct thing; anything good, first-rate in quality, genuine, pleasant, or advantageous. - cheese⇄expr. cheese it! stop! run away!
Ex. ""Cheese it!"" one of the thieves yelled. ""The cops are coming!"" - cheese⇄expr. make cheeses,
a. to make a deep curtsey.
Ex. The little village maidens made cheeses as the squire passed.
b. to whirl and sink on outstretched skirts.
Ex. ... spinning round like a schoolgirl when she makes cheeses (Besan
cheese in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
cheese in Malayalam മലയാളം
cheese in Telugu తెలుగు
Cheese
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /tʃiːz/
Definitions
- A dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk.
- Slang: A grin or smile, especially in the phrase "say cheese."
- Slang: Wealth or money (informal usage).
Usage Examples
- "Would you like some cheddar cheese with your sandwich?"
- "Say cheese! We’re taking a photo."
- "He made a lot of cheese in the stock market last year."
Etymology
Derived from Latin "caseus," which later evolved into Old English "ċēse" and Middle English "chese."
Synonyms
- Dairy product
- Curd
- Fromage (French)
- Smile (slang)
Antonyms
- No direct antonym, but can contrast with "non-dairy" or "frown" (in slang usage).
Translations
Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
---|---|---|
Spanish | Queso | KEH-so |
French | Fromage | Froh-MAHJ |
German | Käse | KAY-zuh |
Hindi | पनीर | Paneer |
Mandarin Chinese | 奶酪 | Nǎi lào |
Russian | Сыр | Syr |
Japanese | チーズ | Chīzu |
Arabic | جبن | Jubn |
Portuguese | Queijo | KAY-zho |
Italian | Formaggio | For-MAJ-jo |
Bengali | পনির | Paneer |
Marathi | पनीर | Paneer |
Tamil | சீஸ் | Cheese |
Telugu | చీజ్ | Cheese |
Kannada | ಚೀಸ್ | Cheese |
Malayalam | ചീസ് | Cheese |
Punjabi | ਪਨੀਰ | Paneer |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /tʃiːz/ (cheeze)
American English: /tʃiːz/ (cheeze, often with a slight "z" sound at the end)
Australian English: Similar to British English, but sometimes more relaxed in enunciation.
Historical Usage
Cheese has been produced for thousands of years, with evidence of early cheese-making dating back to 5,500 BCE. Over time, it has become a staple food in many cultures worldwide.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, cheese is associated with fine dining, while in others, it is a common staple. In photography, "say cheese" is used to encourage people to smile for the camera.
More Information
Cheese varies widely in taste, texture, and aroma based on the type of milk used, aging process, and regional techniques. From creamy brie to sharp cheddar, it remains a beloved food worldwide.