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saithe

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //seɪθ//

KK: /seɪθ/

noun
Definition

A type of fish that is commonly found in the North Atlantic Ocean, often used for food.


Example

The chef prepared a delicious dish using saithe fillets.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried cooking saithe?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but I've heard it's quite tasty.
Sloth A
Yeah, it's a type of fish that's really popular in some recipes.
Sloth B
I should definitely give it a shot next time I cook!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pollock
cod
haddock
Antonyms
Root Explanation

The word 'saithe' originates from Old Norse 'sæþr', meaning 'a type of fish'. It specifically refers to the coalfish or pollock, a fish found in northern waters.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old Norse word for a type of fish, which helps you remember that 'saithe' refers to a specific kind of fish.

Visually Confused Words
sithe
swithe
swathe
staith
spathe
snithe
snathe
snaith
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