मैकाडामिया
macadamia
The Hindi word for macadamia is मैकाडामिया.
This phrase refers to the type of nut that comes from the macadamia tree.
Which one should you use?
मैकाडेमिआ is a more formal version of the word.
How do you pronounce it?
macadamia
Did you know?
- In many Indian grocery stores, मैकाडामिया is classified under the category of 'Dry Fruits' or सूखे मेवे, which includes everything from raisins to almonds.
- In urban India, speakers often skip the Hindi word मैकाडामिया entirely and use 'macadamia nuts' in English, a linguistic blending known as 'Hinglish'.
- If you are looking for this in a traditional Indian market, you are more likely to find 'badam' (almonds) or 'akhrot' (walnuts) than मैकाडामिया, as the latter is treated as a premium imported specialty.
Examples in context
- मैकाडामिया बहुत स्वादिष्ट होता है।maikaadaamiya bahut svaadisht hota hai.Macadamia is very delicious.
- क्या आपके पास मैकाडामिया है?kya aapke paas maikaadaamiya hai?Do you have macadamia?
- मुझे मैकाडामिया पसंद है।mujhe maikaadaamiya pasand hai.I like macadamia.
Example conversation
Vikas and Anjali are discussing snacks at a cafe.
- विकास Vikasक्या हम मैकाडामिया खा सकते हैं?kya hum maikaadaamiya kha sakte hain?Can we eat macadamia?
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, विकास, यह बहुत अच्छा है।haan, vikaas, yeh bahut achchha hai.Yes, Vikas, it is very good.
- विकास Vikasयह बहुत महंगा है।yeh bahut mahanga hai.It is very expensive.
- अंजलि Anjaliपर यह बहुत स्वादिष्ट है।par yeh bahut svaadisht hai.But it is very delicious.
