گڑیا کے بال
guriya ke baal
The English phrase "cotton candy" is translated into Urdu as گڑیا کے بال (guriya ke baal).
The term گڑیا کے بال is a descriptive name used for cotton candy in Urdu, likening its texture to a doll's hair.
Meaning: spun sugar confectionery (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "doll's hair".
How do you pronounce it?
guriya ke baal
Did you know?
- While گڑیا کے بال means 'doll's hair', the word بال for 'hair' is a homonym in Urdu. Depending on the context and pronunciation, the same written word can also mean 'wing', borrowed from Classical Persian.
- In Urdu, the conceptualization of this treat is based on a human figure, whereas English uses a plant fiber, 'cotton', to describe the texture.
Examples in context
- بچوں کو گڑیا کے بال بہت پسند ہیں۔bachon ko gudiya ke baal bohat pasand hain.Children love cotton candy very much.
- میلے میں گڑیا کے بال مل رہے ہیں۔mele mein gudiya ke baal mil rahe hain.Cotton candy is available at the fair.
Example conversation
Ali and Zainab are at a fair.
- علی Aliزینب، کیا آپ کو گڑیا کے بال چاہیے؟Zainab, kya aap ko guriya ke baal chahiye?Zainab, do you want some cotton candy?
- زینب Zainabہاں علی، مجھے بہت پسند ہے۔Haan Ali, mujhe bohat pasand hai.Yes Ali, I love it.
- علی Aliٹھیک ہے، میں ابھی لاتا ہوں۔Theek hai, mein abhi lata hoon.Okay, I will get it right now.
- زینب Zainabشکریہ علی!Shukriya Ali!Thank you, Ali!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بال, CC BY-SA 4.0.
