How to pronounce Țuică

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈt͡sujkə/. In plain English letters that is TSOOY-kuh, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Țuică?

Țuică is a drink of Romania. Where it comes from: All Romania. People usually eat it on festive days. It tastes fresh.

Where Țuică comes from

Țuică is one of 22 signature dishes of Romania on this map.

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• Mămăligă · Main dish · All Romania

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• Papanași · Dessert · All Romania

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• Zacuscă · Snack · All Romania

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• Telemea · Snack · All Romania

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Food of Romania