ਮਖਾਣਾ
makhaanaa
The English phrase "lotus seed" is translated into Punjabi as ਮਖਾਣਾ (makhaanaa).
The term refers to the seed from plants in the genus Nelumbo.
Meaning: seed from the plants in the genus Nelumbo (noun)
Which one should you use?
The formal way to say 'lotus seed' is ਕਮਲ ਦਾ ਬੀਜ.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ਮਖਾਣਾ is ਮਖਾਣੇ.
How do you pronounce it?
makhaanaa
Did you know?
- In traditional Punjabi medicine, ਮਖਾਣਾ is often paired with milk and saffron to create a tonic believed to improve fertility and overall vitality.
- While ਕਮਲ ਦਾ ਬੀਜ is the literal translation for 'lotus seed', the word ਮਖਾਣਾ specifically refers to the seed after it has been processed into a puffed pop-corn like snack.
- In Punjabi culture, ਮਖਾਣਾ is considered a 'sattvic' food, meaning it is thought to promote purity and calm. Because of this, it is frequently used in religious offerings and during fasting periods.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਂ ਮਖਾਣਾ ਖਾਣਾ ਪਸੰਦ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ।main makhaṇā khāṇā pasand kardā hāṅ.I like eating lotus seeds.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਮਖਾਣਾ ਹੈ?kī tuhāḍē kōl makhaṇā hai?Do you have lotus seeds?
- ਮਖਾਣਾ ਸਿਹਤ ਲਈ ਬਹੁਤ ਚੰਗਾ ਹੈ।makhaṇā sihata la'ī bahuta caṅgā hai.Lotus seeds are very good for health.
Example conversation
Aman and Kiran are talking about healthy snacks at home.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕਿਰਨ, ਕੀ ਅਸੀਂ ਮਖਾਣਾ ਖਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਾਂ?Kiran, kī asīṁ makhaṇā khā sakdē hāṁ?Kiran, can we eat lotus seed?
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਕੁਝ ਮਖਾਣਾ ਰਸੋਈ ਵਿੱਚ ਰੱਖਿਆ ਹੈ।Hāṁ, maiṁ kujh makhaṇā rasōī vica rakhiā hai.Yes, I have kept some lotus seed in the kitchen.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਮੈਂ ਇਸਨੂੰ ਹੁਣੇ ਲਿਆਵਾਂਗਾ।Dhannvād, maiṁ isanū hunē liāvaṅgā.Thanks, I will bring it right now.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਅਮਨ, ਜਲਦੀ ਆਓ।Ṭhīk hai, Aman, jaldī āō.Okay, Aman, come quickly.
