بروکلی
The English word broccoli is بروکلی in Urdu.
The word refers to the plant Brassica oleracea var. italica.
Meaning: plant Brassica oleracea var. italica (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Pakistan and India, people may refer to broccoli as hari gobhi.
Did you know?
- Because 'broccoli' is often seen as a westernized or 'exotic' vegetable, ordering it by its English name in a local market can sometimes signal a higher socioeconomic status.
- While 'broccoli' is used in modern urban settings, the descriptive term hari gobhi literally translates to 'green cauliflower' in English.
- In Pakistani cuisine, broccoli is often prepared using the same techniques as gobhi (cauliflower), such as 'aloo gobhi' where it is sautéed with potatoes.
Examples in context
- مجھے بروکلی بہت پسند ہے۔mujhe broccoli bahut pasand hai.I like broccoli very much.
- کیا آپ نے بروکلی کھائی؟kya aap ne broccoli khayi?Did you eat broccoli?
- بروکلی صحت کے لیے اچھی ہے۔broccoli sehat ke liye achi hai.Broccoli is good for health.
Example conversation
Ayesha and Hamza are discussing what to cook for dinner.
- عائشہ Ayeshaحمزہ، کیا ہم رات کے کھانے میں بروکلی پکا سکتے ہیں؟Hamza, kya hum raat ke khane mein broccoli paka sakte hain?Hamza, can we cook broccoli for dinner?
- حمزہ Hamzaہاں، بروکلی ایک اچھا خیال ہے۔han, broccoli ek acha khayal hai.Yes, broccoli is a good idea.
- عائشہ Ayeshaمیں بازار سے تازہ بروکلی لے آؤں گی۔mein bazar se taza broccoli lay aaon gi.I will bring fresh broccoli from the market.
- حمزہ Hamzaٹھیک ہے، میں اسے تیار کر لوں گا۔theek hai, mein ise tayar kar loon ga.Okay, I will prepare it.
