چپس
chips
The English word 'chips' is translated into Urdu as چپس.
The term refers to thin slices of potato that have been deep-fried or baked until they are crisp.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is chips.
Did you know?
- In many parts of Pakistan, if you ask for 'chips' in a local street food stall, you might actually be served 'french fries' rather than thin, crispy potato slices.
- When ordering چپس at a street stall, they are often served with a side of چٹنی, a pungent condiment made from mint, coriander and tamarind.
- You will often find چپس sold alongside سموسے and پکوڑے as part of a 'tea time' snack culture known as 'chaaye-nashta'.
Examples in context
- کیا آپ کو چپس پسند ہیں؟Kya aap ko chips pasand hain?Do you like chips?
- میں نے بہت سارے چپس کھائے۔Maine bohat saaray chips khaye.I ate a lot of chips.
- یہ چپس بہت کرسپی ہیں۔Yeh chips bohat crispy hain.These chips are very crispy.
Example conversation
Ali and Aisha are watching a movie at home.
- علی Aliعائشہ، کیا ہمارے پاس چپس ہیں؟Aisha, kya hamare paas chips hain?Aisha, do we have chips?
- عائشہ Ayeshaہاں، کچن میں ایک پیکٹ ہے۔Haan, kitchen mein ek packet hai.Yes, there is a packet in the kitchen.
- علی Aliبہت اچھا، میں چپس لے آتا ہوں۔Bohat achha, mein chips lay aata hoon.Very good, I will go get the chips.
- عائشہ Ayeshaشکریہ علی، مجھے بھوک لگی ہے۔Shukriya Ali, mujhe bhook lagi hai.Thanks Ali, I am hungry.
