کرم کلا
karam kalla
The English word "kale" is translated into Urdu as کرم کلا (karam kalla).
کرم کلا refers to the edible plant known as kale (Brassica oleracea acephala).
Meaning: edible plant: Brassica oleracea acephala (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
karam kalla
Did you know?
- The second part of the word, کلا, is derived from the Sanskrit word कील, which means 'peg' or 'nail'.
- The word کرم in کرم کلا is a common motif in Urdu poetry to describe the 'mercy' or 'grace' of a deity.
- The phrase کرم کلا reflects the linguistic layering of Urdu, combining elements from Arabic, Persian and Sanskrit in just two words.
Example conversation
Fatima and Omar are shopping for vegetables at a market.
- فاطمہ Fatimaعمر، کیا ہم کرم کلا خریدیں؟Omar, kya hum kale khareedein?Omar, shall we buy kale?
- عمر Omarہاں، یہ بہت تازہ لگ رہا ہے۔Haan, yeh bohat taza lag raha hai.Yes, it looks very fresh.
- فاطمہ Fatimaمیں اس کا جوس بناؤں گی۔Main is ka juice banaoon gi.I will make juice with it.
- عمر Omarٹھیک ہے، ایک گٹّھا لے لیں۔Theek hai, ek gutta le lein.Alright, take one bunch.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries کرم, کلا, CC BY-SA 4.0.
