सफरचंद
safarchand
The Konkani word for apple is सफरचंद (safarchand).
सफरचंद is used to refer to the fruit of the Malus domestica tree.
Meaning: fruit of Malus domestica (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
safarchand
Did you know?
- The part चंद in सफरचंद is a linguistic relative to words meaning 'moon' or 'brightness' in several Indo-Aryan languages.
- The use of सफरचंद in coastal Konkani regions serves as a linguistic footprint of ancient trade routes linking India to Persia.
- The word सफरचंद is shared with Hindi and Marathi, acting as a 'bridge word' that allows Konkani speakers to be understood by millions across Western India.
Example conversation
Sandeep and Sneha are in the kitchen.
- संदीप Sandeepस्नेहा, हांगा सफरचंद आसा?Sneha, hanga saparchand asa?Sneha, are there apples here?
- स्नेहा Snehaहोय, टोपलीत पळयhoi, toplit palayYes, look in the basket.
- संदीप Sandeepसफरचंद खूब गोड आसाsaparchand khub god asaThe apple is very sweet.
- स्नेहा Snehaते म्हाका लेगीत आवडटातte mhaka legit avadtatI like them too.
