ناریل
nariyal
The English word 'coconut' is translated into Urdu as ناریل (nariyal).
The word refers to the fruit of the coco palm.
Meaning: fruit of coco palm (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is nariyal.
Did you know?
- In South Asian cultural contexts where Urdu is spoken, the ناریل is often broken open during religious ceremonies to signify the removal of obstacles.
- The Urdu word ناریل is not originally from the Indo-Aryan family but has Dravidian origins from the south of the Indian subcontinent.
- Coconut oil, known in Urdu as ناریل کا تیل, is traditionally used in the region not just for cooking but as a medicinal treatment for skin and hair.
Examples in context
- مجھے ناریل پسند ہے۔mujhe naariyal pasand hai.I like coconut.
- کیا آپ کے پاس ناریل ہے؟kya aap ke paas naariyal hai?Do you have a coconut?
- یہ ناریل بہت میٹھا ہے۔yeh naariyal bahut meetha hai.This coconut is very sweet.
Example conversation
Ali and Zainab are at a fruit market.
- علی Aliکیا آپ کے پاس تازہ ناریل ہے؟kya aap ke paas taaza naariyal hai?Do you have fresh coconut?
- زینب Zainabجی، میرے پاس بہت سے ناریل ہیں۔ji, mere paas bahut se naariyal hain.Yes, I have many coconuts.
- علی Aliمجھے دو ناریل دے دیں۔mujhe do naariyal de dein.Please give me two coconuts.
- زینب Zainabیہ لیجیے، علی۔yeh lijiye, Ali.Here you go, Ali.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ناریل, CC BY-SA 4.0.
