خربوزہ
xarbūza/xəɾ.buː.zə/masculine
The English word melon is translated into Urdu as خربوزہ (xarbūza). If unsure, use خربوزہ. Wiktionary also lists میلن (melan).
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| خربوزہ | xarbūza | /xəɾ.buː.zə/ (Standard, Urdu) | masculine |
| میلن | melan |
The term refers to the fruit known as a melon.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of خربوزہ is xarbūza. It has three syllables.
Did you know?
- The word خربوزہ actually traces its roots back to Middle Persian 'hlbyck'.
- In South Asian culture, the consumption of خربوزہ is traditionally associated with the peak of the summer heat, often served chilled to combat the intense climate.
- Because of its Persian origins, the word خربوزہ is instantly recognizable to speakers of Tajiki or Dari, even though these are different languages.
Examples in context
- یہ خربوزہ بہت میٹھا ہے۔Yeh kharbooza bohat meetha hai.This melon is very sweet.
- کیا آپ کو خربوزہ پسند ہے؟Kya aap ko kharbooza pasand hai?Do you like melon?
- میں نے بازار سے خربوزہ خریدا۔Maine bazaar se kharbooza khareeda.I bought a melon from the market.
Example conversation
In a kitchen, deciding what fruit to eat.
- عمر Omarکیا ہمارے پاس کوئی خربوزہ ہے؟Kya hamare paas koi kharbooza hai?Do we have any melon?
- زینب Zainabجی، فریج میں ایک خربوزہ رکھا ہے۔Ji, fridge mein ek kharbooza rakha hai.Yes, there is a melon in the fridge.
- عمر Omarبہت اچھا، میں اسے کاٹ لوں گا۔Bohat acha, mein ise kaat loon ga.Very good, I will cut it.
- زینب Zainabٹھیک ہے، عمر۔Theek hai, Umar.Okay, Umar.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “melon” translations and entries خربوزہ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries خربوزہ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
