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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSommelier
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sɔm.l.e.je
"Le sommelier a recommandé un vin rouge corsé."
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A trained and knowledgeable wine professional, typically working in fine dining restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service and wine and food pairing.
"The sommelier recommended a bold red wine to complement the rich flavors of the steak." - 2
An expert in wine, responsible for the wine list and wine service in a restaurant.
"The sommelier curated an impressive selection of wines from around the world."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sommelier' originates from the French word for 'wine steward', which itself comes from the Old Provençal 'somier', meaning 'to carry'. The role evolved in the 19th century as wine became an integral part of fine dining.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sommelier" is said worldwide
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Sommelier
Transliteration: sɔm.l.e.je
"Le sommelier a recommandé un vin rouge corsé."
Sommelier
Transliteration: zɔm.ɛ.leː
"Der Sommelier empfahl einen kräftigen Rotwein."
Sommelier
Transliteration: som.meˈl.jɛ
"Il sommelier ha suggerito un vino rosso robusto."
Sumiller
Transliteration: su.miˈʎeɾ
"El sumiller recomendó un vino tinto robusto."
Sommelier
Transliteration: sɔmɛˈlɛj
"O sommelier recomendou um vinho tinto encorpado."
सोमालियर
Transliteration: somaliyara
"सोमालियर ने एक गहरे लाल शराब की सिफारिश की।"
侍酒师
Transliteration: shì jiǔ shī
"侍酒师推荐了一款浓郁的红酒。"
소믈리에
Transliteration: somellie
"소믈리에는 풍부한 맛의 레드 와인을 추천했습니다."
ソムリエ
Transliteration: somurie
"ソムリエは濃厚な赤ワインを勧めました。"
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