बांगड़ा
bāngṛā
The Hindi word for mackerel is बांगड़ा (bāngṛā).
In Hindi, mackerel is commonly referred to only as बांगड़ा.
Meaning: edible fish (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
bāngṛā
Did you know?
- The word बांगड़ा is used predominantly in Western and Southern coastal regions, while people in landlocked Northern India may simply use the English word 'mackerel'.
- Because बांगड़ा is an oily fish, it is traditionally paired with tamarind in regions where kokum is unavailable to cut through the richness.
- In traditional coastal markets, sellers often group बांगड़ा with पापलेट 'pomfret' and सुरमई 'kingfish' as the essential trio of saltwater fish.
Examples in context
- बाजार में ताज़ा बांगड़ा मिला है।Bāzār mē̃ tāzā bāngṛā milā hai.Fresh mackerel is available in the market.
- क्या आपको बांगड़ा पसंद है?Kyā āpko bāngṛā pasand hai?Do you like mackerel?
- आज हम बांगड़ा पकाएंगे।Āj ham bāngṛā pakā'ēnge.Today we will cook mackerel.
Example conversation
Vikas and Priya are at a fish market.
- विकास Vikasप्रिया, क्या हम बांगड़ा खरीदें?Priya, kya hum bangda khareedein?Priya, should we buy mackerel?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, यह मछली बहुत अच्छी दिख रही है।Haan, yeh machhli bahut achhi dikh rahi hai.Yes, this fish looks very good.
- विकास Vikasमुझे आधा किलो बांगड़ा चाहिए।Mujhe aadha kilo bangda chahiye.I want half a kilo of mackerel.
- प्रिया Priyaठीक है, फिर हम घर चलते हैं।Theek hai, phir hum ghar chalte hain.Okay, then let's go home.
