दूध
dūdh[d̪ud̪]
The English word "milk" is दूध (dūdh) in Nepali. It is also spelled दुध (dudh).
Meaning: liquid (noun)
Ways to say it
| Nepali | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| दूध | dūdh | [d̪ud̪] (narrow) | |
| दुध | dudh | [d̪ud̪] (narrow) | alternative form |
दूध refers to the liquid produced by mammals. If you are referring to the action of expressing milk from an animal, use the verb दुहुनु.
Which one should you use?
दूध is the standard spelling, while दुध is an alternative spelling of the same word. Additionally, the noun for the liquid दूध is distinct from the verb दुहुनु, which means "to milk."
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
dūdh
Did you know?
- In Nepali culture, दूध is not just a drink but a sacred substance used for 'abhishek', the ritual bathing of deities in temples.
- While दूध is the word for milk, the word दूधिलो is used to describe a milky white color or even a foggy atmosphere.
- In Nepal, दूध is often used in the phrase दूध र दही 'milk and yogurt' to symbolize purity and prosperity during traditional ceremonies.
Examples in context
- तपाईले कति दुध किन्नु भयो?How much milk did you buy?This sentence is useful for asking about the quantity of दुध purchased.Tatoeba #11890958 by taro, translation #6439759 by CK
- एक लिटर दूधको मूल्य कति पर्छ?How much does a liter of milk cost?This sentence is useful for asking about the price of दूध per liter.Tatoeba #11856568 by taro, translation #11856562 by CK
- टमलाई आफ्नो कफीमा दूध मन पर्दैन।Tom doesn't like milk in his coffee.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference regarding दूध in coffee.Tatoeba #11790969 by taro, translation #3732790 by CK
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Example conversation
At home in the morning, Maya is making tea.
- माया Mayaके तपाईँलाई दूध चाहिन्छ?Ke tapai lai dudh chahinchha?Do you need milk?
- अविनाश Avinashहो, मलाई एक कप दूध चाहिन्छ।Ho, malai ek kap dudh chahinchha.Yes, I need a cup of milk.
- माया Mayaठीक छ, म ल्याइदिन्छु।Thik chha, ma lyaidinchhu.Okay, I will bring it.
- अविनाश Avinashधन्यवाद, माया।Dhanyabaad, Maya.Thank you, Maya.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “milk” translations and entries दूध, दुध, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
