कोथिंबीर
kothimbīr
The English word coriander is कोथिंबीर (kothimbīr) in Marathi.
The term refers to the Coriandrum sativum plant.
Meaning: Coriandrum sativum plant (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, particularly Western Maharashtra, the term धणा is used for coriander.
How do you pronounce it?
kothimbīr
Did you know?
- The pronunciation of the Sanskrit root कुस्तुम्बरी has evolved through several intermediate forms like kothuṃburī before becoming the modern Marathi कोथिंबीर. This shows a long history of phonetic softening over centuries.
- In Marathi, कोथिंबीर refers specifically to the fresh green leaves, while धणा is used for the dried seeds.
- The term कोथिंबीर is almost always used in the singular in Marathi, even when referring to a large bunch of the herb.
Examples in context
- मला कोथिंबीर हवी आहे.mala kothimbir havee aahe.I want coriander.
- कोथिंबीर खूप ताजी आहे.kothimbir khoop taajee aahe.The coriander is very fresh.
- भाजीवर कोथिंबीर टाका.bhaajeevar kothimbir taaka.Put coriander on the vegetable dish.
Example conversation
Sayali and Rohan are preparing a meal in the kitchen.
- सायली Sayaliरोहन, कोथिंबीर आहे का?Rohan, kothimbir aahe ka?Rohan, is there any coriander?
- रोहन Rohanहो, फ्रिजमध्ये आहे.ho, fridge-madhye aahe.Yes, it is in the fridge.
- सायली Sayaliमला कोथिंबीर द्या.mala kothimbir dya.Give me the coriander.
- रोहन Rohanहे घ्या.he ghya.Here you go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coriander” translations and entries कोथिंबीर, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries कोथिंबीर, CC BY-SA 4.0.
