ब्रोकोली
brokolīfeminine
The English word "broccoli" is translated into Hindi as ब्रोकोली (brokolī). Wiktionary also lists हरी गोभी (harī gobhī).
Meaning: plant Brassica oleracea var. italica (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ब्रोकोली | brokolī | feminine |
| हरी गोभी | harī gobhī |
Broccoli refers to the plant Brassica oleracea var. Italica.
Which one should you use?
ब्रोकोली is a direct loanword from English. The term हरी गोभी is a descriptive way to refer to the vegetable, literally meaning "green cauliflower".
How do you pronounce it?
brokolī
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Examples in context
- बच्चों को ब्रोकली पसंद है?Do children like broccoli?
- रात के खाने में ब्रोकली डाल दो।Add broccoli to dinner.
- ब्रोकोली बहुत अच्छी है।brokolee bahut achhee hai.The broccoli is very good.
- बाजार में ताजी ब्रोकोली मिली।baajaar mein taajee brokolee milee.Fresh broccoli was found in the market.
- क्या आपको ब्रोकोली पसंद है?kya aapko brokolee pasand hai?Do you like broccoli?
Example conversation
Anjali and Rahul are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- अंजलि Anjaliआज हम ब्रोकोली बनाएंगे।aaj ham brokolee banaayenge.Today we will make broccoli.
- राहुल Rahulठीक है, मुझे ब्रोकोली पसंद है।theek hai, mujhe brokolee pasand hai.Okay, I like broccoli.
- अंजलि Anjaliक्या तुम्हारे पास ब्रोकोली है?kya tumhaare paas brokolee hai?Do you have broccoli?
- राहुल Rahulनहीं, मुझे अभी खरीदनी होगी।nahin, mujhe abhee khareednee hogee.No, I will have to buy it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “broccoli” translations and entries हरी गोभी, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries गोभी, CC BY-SA 4.0.
