امرود
amrūd/əm.ɾuːd̪/
Guava in Urdu is امرود (amrūd). Wiktionary also lists امروت (amrūt) and جام (jām).
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| امرود | amrūd | /əm.ɾuːd̪/ (Standard, Urdu) | |
| امروت | amrūt | masculine | |
| جام | jām | /d͡ʒɑːm/ (Standard, Urdu) | masculine |
The term refers to the guava fruit.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form امروت is a variation, and جام is another masculine form used for the fruit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word امرود is used for both the singular and the plural forms of guava.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is amrūd (/əm.ɾuːd̪/). It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In Pakistan, guavas are often sold on the street sprinkled with a mixture of salt and red chili powder to enhance the sweetness of the fruit.
- The term جام can have multiple meanings in Urdu, as it is also a word for a goblet or a wine glass.
- While امرود is the most common name, the term جام reveals a much deeper linguistic history through its connection to the Sanskrit word जम्बु.
Examples in context
- یہ امرود بہت میٹھا ہے۔yeh amrood buhat meetha hai.This guava is very sweet.
- مجھے امرود پسند ہیں۔mujhe amrood pasand hain.I like guavas.
- کیا آپ کے پاس امرود ہیں؟kya aap ke paas amrood hain?Do you have guavas?
Example conversation
Zainab and Umar are at a fruit market.
- زینب Zainabکیا یہ امرود تازہ ہیں؟kya yeh amrood taza hain?Are these guavas fresh?
- عمر Omarجی ہاں، یہ بہت تازہ ہیں۔ji han, yeh buhat taza hain.Yes, they are very fresh.
- زینب Zainabٹھیک ہے، ایک کلو امرود دے دیں۔theek hai, ek kilo amrood de dein.Okay, please give me one kilo of guavas.
- عمر Omarجی بالکل، یہ لیجیے۔ji bilkul, yeh lijiye.Yes certainly, here you go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “guava” translations and entries امرود, امروت, جام, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries امرود, جام, CC BY-SA 4.0.
