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How to say “Fish sauce” in Khmer

ទឹកត្រី
Teuk trei
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɨk trəj/
Word by word: water + fish
💡 ទឹកត្រី (teuk trei) is fish sauce, the backbone of Khmer seasoning. Distinct from prahok (fermented fish paste), it's used as both a cooking ingredient and a dipping sauce base.

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