dal
The Finnish word dal means dish (noun).
Meaning: dish (noun)
Did you know?
- The word dal is not actually a native Finnish word but a loanword from Hindi and Urdu referring to lentil stew. In Finnish, it is used specifically for this Indian dish rather than as a general word for 'dish'.
- The word dal shares no linguistic root with the Finnish word for valley, laakso, despite sounding like the Swedish word dal which means valley.
- While dal refers to the food, the Finnish word for a culinary 'dish' or 'course' in a meal is ruokalaji. Finnish distinguishes strictly between the physical container and the type of food.
Examples in context
- Tämä dal on todella mausteista.This dal is really spicy.
- Haluaisin tilata yhden annoksen dalia.I would like to order one serving of dal.
Example conversation
Emma and Antti are deciding what to eat for dinner at an Indian restaurant.
- EmmaOnko tämä dal hyvää?Is this dal good?
- AnttiKyllä, se on erinomaista.Yes, it is excellent.
- EmmaOstan siis tämän dalin.So I will buy this dal.
- AnttiSe on hyvä valinta.That is a good choice.
