नारियल
naariyaleveryday
A coconut is नारियल (naariyal) in Hindi, and the drink inside is नारियल पानी (naariyal paani). It is a masculine noun.
Meaning: large tropical fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| नारियल | naariyal | everyday |
| नारियल पानी | naariyal paani | coconut water |
You say नारियल तोड़ना (naariyal todna) for breaking a coconut and नारियल का तेल (naariyal ka tel) for coconut oil.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Coconut is used heavily in the cooking of the south and west coast, such as Kerala and Goa. In Hindi-speaking areas of the north it is more common in sweets and in rituals.
When do people say it?
A coconut is offered at Hindu temples and broken at the start of new ventures, such as a new vehicle or a new shop.
Did you know?
- The coconut is called श्रीफल (shreephal), "the auspicious fruit", in Hindu rituals.
Examples in context
- मुझे एक नारियल पानी चाहिए।Mujhe ek naariyal paani chaahiye.I would like a coconut water.
- पूजा में नारियल चढ़ाया जाता है।Pooja mein naariyal chadhaaya jaata hai.A coconut is offered in worship.
Example conversation
A tourist, Emma, buys a drink from a vendor on a beach in Goa.
- Vendorनारियल पानी लेंगे?Naariyal paani lenge?Will you have coconut water?
- Emmaहाँ, कितने का है?Haan, kitne ka hai?Yes, how much is it?
- Vendorचालीस रुपये का।Chaalees rupaye ka.Forty rupees.
