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Believer Posted 20 years ago
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names of dishes

I have a question about the aspect of referring to dishes in sentences. Normally, I think no article is needed when mentioning a name of a dish, at least when it is being mentioned for the first time. Can you tell me why they would put articles in some sentences while not putting them in the other sentences? I think it might be difficult without proper context but hoping someone can accommodate me here. Let's assume the underlined words are all names of dishes.

Order gobjang ggi. It's not just pulhoggi and side dishes smothered in red pepper paste. Our table tried a variety of items. The butter chicken was thick and creamy. The Zolo gobi was spicy. As for drinks, the Queenfisher went nicely with the Zolo gobi.
  

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Believer I have a question about the aspect of referring to dishes in sentences. Normally, I think no article is needed when mentioning a name of a dish, at least when it is being mentioned for the first time. Can you tell me why they would put articles in some sentences while not putting them in the other sentences?

— Philip

  • Believer I have a question about the aspect of referring to dishes in sentences.
  • Normally, I think no article is needed when mentioning a name of a dish, at least when it is being mentioned for the first time.
  • Can you tell me why they would put articles in some sentences while not putting them in the other sentences?
  • I think it might be difficult without proper context but hoping someone can accommodate me here.
  • Let's assume the underlined words are all names of dishes.
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BelieverI have a question about the aspect of referring to dishes in sentences. Normally, I think no article is needed when mentioning a name of a dish, at least when it is being mentioned for the first time. Can you tell me why they would put articles in some sentences while not putting them in the other sentences? I think it might be difficult without proper context but
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The articles work as always: The butter chicken means the butter chicken [that was served / that is on the menu]-- specific reference (though it may be implied only).
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BelieverI have a question about the aspect of referring to dishes in sentences. Normally, I think no article is needed when mentioning a name of a dish, at least when it is being mentioned for the first time. Can you tell me why they would put articles in some sentences while not putting them in the other sentences? I think it might be difficult without proper context but
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