Furchëta

Furchëta is a word from the Ladin language, spoken in the Dolomite region of Northern Italy. It translates directly to "fork" in English. It is used to refer to the eating utensil with prongs used to pick up and hold food while eating. The word is part of the everyday vocabulary of Ladin speakers and is rooted in the linguistic history of the area. It is derived from the Latin word furca, also meaning fork. Furchëta is cognate with similar words in other Romance languages such as "forchetta" in Italian.