کلوچه
kolucheh
The Persian word for cookie is کلوچه (kolucheh).
کلوچه refers to a small, flat baked good, similar to a biscuit.
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kolucheh
Did you know?
- Unlike American cookies, traditional Persian کلوچه are frequently filled with a mixture of dates, walnuts and spices.
- In Iran, کلوچه is often associated with the city of Yazd, which is famous for a specific variety of these cookies infused with cinnamon and cardamom.
- Traditional کلوچه are often shaped into small discs and stamped with intricate patterns or designs before being baked.
Examples in context
- من یک کلوچه شکلاتی میخواهم.man yek kolucheye šokolāti mikhâham.I want a chocolate cookie.
- این کلوچه خیلی خوشمزه است.in koluche kheyli khoshmaze ast.This cookie is very delicious.
Example conversation
Amir and Niloufar are in the kitchen.
- امیر Amirنیلوفر، کلوچه درست کردی؟Niloufar, kolooche dorost kardi?Niloufar, did you make cookies?
- نیلوفر Niloufarبله، توی فر هستند.Bale, tooye fer hastand.Yes, they are in the oven.
- امیر Amirمن عاشق کلوچه هستم.Man aasheghe kolooche hastam.I love cookies.
- نیلوفر Niloufarکمی صبر کن تا خنک شوند.Kami sabr kon ta khonak shavand.Wait a bit until they cool down.
