भेडे खुर्सानी
bhede khursani
The English word 'capsicum' is translated into Nepali as भेडे खुर्सानी (bhede khursani).
भेडे खुर्सानी is the term used to refer to a bell pepper.
Meaning: bell pepper (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bhede khursani.
Did you know?
- The word भेडे (bhede) in the phrase means 'sheep', which literally translates the bell pepper as 'sheep chili'.
- The name भेडे (bhede) is often used in Nepal to describe anything that is large or bulky, mirroring how a sheep might be perceived compared to smaller animals.
- If you ask for खुर्सानी without specifying भेडे, you will almost certainly be given a variety that is painfully spicy.
Examples in context
- मलाई रातो भेडे खुर्सानी मनपर्छ।malai rato bhede khursani manparcha.I like red bell peppers.
- बजारमा हरियो भेडे खुर्सानी छ।bajaarma hariyo bhede khursani cha.There are green bell peppers in the market.
- के तपाईँसँग भेडे खुर्सानी छ?ke tapaisanga bhede khursani cha?Do you have bell peppers?
Example conversation
Sumit and Maya are cooking together in the kitchen.
- सुमित Sumitमाया, हामीलाई भेडे खुर्सानी छ?māyā, hāmīlāī bhēḍē khursānī cha?Maya, do we have bell pepper?
- माया Mayaछैन, सुमित, त्यो सकियो।chaina, sumita, tyō sakiyō.No, Sumit, it is finished.
- सुमित Sumitम अहिल्यै भेडे खुर्सानी किन्छु।ma ahilyai bhēḍē khursānī kinchu.I will buy bell pepper right now.
- माया Mayaठीक छ, छिटो आउनुहोस्।ṭhīka cha, chiṭō āunuhōs.Okay, please come back quickly.
