ਖੁਰਮਾਨੀ
khurmānī
The Punjabi word for apricot is ਖੁਰਮਾਨੀ (khurmānī).
ਖੁਰਮਾਨੀ is used to refer to the apricot fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
khurmānī
Did you know?
- The word ਖੁਰਮਾਨੀ is closely linked to the Persian word 'khormān', reflecting the deep historical influence of Persian culture on the Punjabi language.
- The oil extracted from the pit of the ਖੁਰਮਾਨੀ is traditionally used in Punjabi folk medicine to treat skin conditions and joint pain.
- In Punjabi culinary traditions, ਖੁਰਮਾਨੀ is more commonly found in a dried, concentrated form used in sweets than as a fresh fruit.
Examples in context
- ਇਹ ਖੁਰਮਾਨੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਮਿੱਠੀ ਹੈ।ih khurmānī bahut mithī hai.This apricot is very sweet.
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਖੁਰਮਾਨੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।maunū khurmānī bahut pasand hai.I like apricots very much.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਖੁਰਮਾਨੀ ਖਾਧੀ ਹੈ?kī tusī̃ khurmānī khādhī hai?Have you eaten an apricot?
Example conversation
Kiran and Ravinder are talking about fruit at a market.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਰਵਿੰਦਰ, ਕੀ ਇਹ ਖੁਰਮਾਨੀ ਤਾਜ਼ਾ ਹੈ?ravindar, kī ih khurmānī tāzā hai?Ravinder, is this apricot fresh?
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਾਜ਼ਾ ਹੈ।hā̃, ih bahut tāzā hai.Yes, it is very fresh.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਕੁਝ ਖਰੀਦ ਲਵਾਂਗੀ।ṭhīk hai, maĩ kujh kharīd lavāṅgī.Okay, I will buy some.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਇਹ ਚੰਗਾ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਹੈ।ih caṅgā phaisalā hai.That is a good decision.
