noun
tej
TEHJ
Tej (noun) means a honey wine or mead from Ethiopia and Eritrea, often served in a special rounded glass called a berele. Example: “We tried tej at an Ethiopian restaurant.”
noun
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A honey wine or mead from Ethiopia and Eritrea, often served in a special rounded glass called a berele.
"We tried tej at an Ethiopian restaurant."
Word forms
tej plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Amharic taj, meaning "honey wine, mead".
Frequently asked questions
What does “tej” mean?
The word “tej” means a honey wine or mead from Ethiopia and Eritrea, often served in a special rounded glass called a berele.
How do you pronounce “tej”?
“Tej” is pronounced TEHJ ([ˈtɛd͡ʒ] in IPA).
How do you use “tej” in a sentence?
Here is “tej” used in a sentence: “We tried tej at an Ethiopian restaurant.”
What part of speech is “tej”?
“Tej” is a noun.