No. 2,961 in Catalan
formatge
Cheese.
In a sentence
El formatge és un aliment molt popular a Catalunya.
Cheese is a very popular food in Catalonia.
In this sentence, 'formatge' is used as a generic noun referring to cheese as a type of food.
M'agrada molt aquest formatge que has comprat.
I really like this cheese that you bought.
In this sentence, 'formatge' is used to refer to a specific type or piece of cheese, showing possession and preference.
Per fer una pizza casolana, necessites tomàquet, massa i formatge.
To make a homemade pizza, you need tomato, dough, and cheese.
Here, 'formatge' represents cheese as an ingredient used for cooking, indicating its role in culinary practices.
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