feta
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Noun — A crumbly white cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk, originally from Greece.
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How to use feta
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
feta cheese
crumbled feta
feta salad
Etymology
From Greek féta, itself borrowed from Italian fetta, meaning "slice" — a nod to how the cheese is cut into slabs.
Full origin of feta →Frequently asked questions
What does “feta” mean?
The word “feta” means a crumbly white cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk, originally from Greece. In plain terms, a salty, crumbly Greek cheese usually made from sheep or goat milk.
How do you pronounce “feta”?
“Feta” is pronounced FEH-tuh (/ˈfɛtə/ in IPA).
How do you use “feta” in a sentence?
Here is “feta” used in a sentence: “She crumbled feta over the salad along with olives and cucumber.”
What part of speech is “feta”?
“Feta” is a noun.
Where does the word “feta” come from?
The word “feta” comes from Italian. From Greek féta, itself borrowed from Italian fetta, meaning "slice" — a nod to how the cheese is cut into slabs.
