आइसक्रीम
āiskrīm/ɑː.ɪs.kɾiːm/masculine
Ice cream in Hindi is आइसक्रीम (āiskrīm). Wiktionary also lists हिममलाई (himamlāī) and मलाईबर्फ़ (malāībarf).
Meaning: dessert (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| आइसक्रीम | āiskrīm | /ɑː.ɪs.kɾiːm/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| हिममलाई | himamlāī | ||
| मलाईबर्फ़ | malāībarf | feminine |
The term refers to the dessert ice cream.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In everyday conversation, the transliterated form आइसक्रीम is the most common way to say ice cream and is considered colloquial.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is āiskrīm. It has 3 syllables.
When do people say it?
Many Hindi speakers use the term आइसक्रीम itself while having casual conversations.
Did you know?
- While आइसक्रीम is used for frozen desserts, India has a traditional ancestor called कुल्फी which is denser and slower to melt. It is made by freezing a mixture of milk and sugar in a metal cylinder, rather than churning it.
- Traditional Indian frozen treats often use cardamom or saffron instead of vanilla. This reflects the regional flavor profile where 'sweetness' is tied to aromatic spices.
- The word मलाई in मलाईबर्फ़ means 'clotted cream'. This ingredient is a staple in Indian cuisine and is often layered on top of sweets or tea to indicate richness.
Examples in context
- गर्मी में आइसक्रीम से बेहतर कुछ नहीं।Nothing is better than ice cream in the summer.This sentence is useful for discussing ice cream in the summer with आइसक्रीम.Tatoeba #11371306 by Sorcien, translation #11344754 by CK
- मुझे चॉकलेट और आइसक्रीम की लत लगी हुई है।I'm addicted to chocolate and ice cream.This sentence is useful for expressing an addiction to chocolate and ice cream with आइसक्रीम.Tatoeba #8889336 by simranbansal, translation #1075516 by Ederra
- आइसक्रीम तो सबको पसंद है।Everyone likes ice cream.This sentence is useful for stating that everyone likes ice cream with आइसक्रीम.Tatoeba #13688124 by sabretou, translation #3825528 by CK
- चलो, आज रात को आइसक्रीम खाते हैं।Let's have ice cream tonight.
- बादाम कुल्फी खाने में मजा ही कुछ अलग होता है।Eating almond kulfi is a unique experience altogether.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Amit and Neha are walking in a park on a hot day.
- अमित Amitनेहा, क्या तुम आइसक्रीम खाना चाहोगी?Neha, kya tum ice cream khana chahogi?Neha, would you like to eat ice cream?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ अमित, मुझे बहुत भूख लगी है।haan Amit, mujhe bahut bhook lagi hai.Yes Amit, I am very hungry.
- अमित Amitचलो, पास वाली दुकान से आइसक्रीम लेते हैं।chalo, paas wali dukaan se ice cream lete hain.Let's get ice cream from the nearby shop.
- नेहा Nehaयह एक बहुत अच्छा विचार है।yeh ek bahut accha vichaar hai.That is a very good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ice cream” translations and entries आइसक्रीम, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
