How to Say “Cinnamon” in Kannada

ದಾಲ್ಚಿನ್ನಿ
dālcinni
The English word 'cinnamon' is translated to Kannada as ದಾಲ್ಚಿನ್ನಿ (dālcinni).
ದಾಲ್ಚಿನ್ನಿ refers to the spice cinnamon.
Meaning: spice (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

dālcinni

Did you know?

  • The Kannada word ದಾಲ್ಚಿನ್ನಿ is a loanword from the Portuguese word 'canela', which reflects the historical influence of Portuguese traders in coastal Karnataka.
  • The term is often used in much larger quantities in South Indian spice blends than in Western cinnamon-heavy desserts, reflecting a savory rather than sweet usage.
  • In traditional Ayurvedic medicine practiced in Karnataka, ದಾಲ್ಚಿನ್ನಿ is often paired with ಕಪ್ಪು ಮೆಣಸು (black pepper) to treat respiratory issues.

Examples in context

  • ದಾಲ್ಚಿನ್ನಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ವಾಸನೆ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ.
    dālcinni tumbā oḷḷeya vāsane nīḍuttade.
    Cinnamon gives a very good aroma.
  • ಈ ಚಹಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ದಾಲ್ಚಿನ್ನಿ ಹಾಕಿ.
    ī cahādalli svalpa dālcinni hāki.
    Add a little cinnamon to this tea.
  • ನನಗೆ ದಾಲ್ಚಿನ್ನಿ ಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ.
    nanage dālcinni bēkāgide.
    I want some cinnamon.

Example conversation

Kiran and Anvitha are preparing a recipe together in the kitchen.

  1. ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvitha

    ಕಿರಣ್, ದಾಲ್ಚಿನ್ನಿ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ?
    Kiran, dālcinnī ellide?
    Kiran, where is the cinnamon?
  2. ಕಿರಣ್ Kiran

    ಅದು ಮಸಾಲೆ ಡಬ್ಬದ ಒಳಗಿದೆ.
    adu masāle ḍabbada oḷagide.
    It is inside the spice box.
  3. ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvitha

    ನಾನು ಇದನ್ನು ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಸೇರಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ.
    nānu idannu svalpa sērisuttēne.
    I will add a little of this.
  4. ಕಿರಣ್ Kiran

    ಸರಿ, ಅನ್ವಿತಾ, ಹೀಗೆ ಮಾಡು.
    sari, Anvitā, hīge māḍu.
    Okay, Anvitha, do it like that.
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