રાજગરો
rajgaro
The English word amaranth is રાજગરો (rajgaro) in Gujarati.
રાજગરો refers to the herb of the genus Amaranthus.
Meaning: herb of the genus Amaranthus (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
rajgaro
Did you know?
- The word રાજગરો itself carries a sense of nobility, as the prefix 'raj' relates to 'king' or 'royal', implying a 'royal grain' in its etymological roots.
- In Gujarati, the word રાજગરો is not just a botanical term but is a common ingredient in traditional fasting foods. It is often consumed as a flour or popped like popcorn during religious periods when grains are avoided.
- While રાજગરો refers to the plant, the flour made from it is often used to make laapsi, a traditional sweet porridge served during festivals.
Examples in context
- રાજગરો પૌષ્ટિક હોય છે.rajgaro paushtik hoy che.Amaranth is nutritious.
- મારે રાજગરો ખરીદવો છે.mare rajgaro kharidvo che.I want to buy amaranth.
- બગીચામાં રાજગરો ઉગી રહ્યો છે.bagicha ma rajgaro ugi rahyo che.Amaranth is growing in the garden.
Example conversation
At a local vegetable market.
- પ્રિયા Priyaતમારી પાસે તાજો રાજગરો છે?tamari pase tajo rajgaro che?Do you have fresh amaranth?
- મિતલ Mitalહા, આ રહ્યો તાજો રાજગરો.ha, aa rahyo tajo rajgaro.Yes, here is the fresh amaranth.
- પ્રિયા Priyaએક કિલો રાજગરો આપો.ek kilo rajgaro aapo.Give me one kilo of amaranth.
- મિતલ Mitalચોક્કસ, પ્રિયાબેન.chokkas, priyaben.Sure, Priya.
