ಮಲ್ಬೆರಿ
malberi
The English word 'mulberry' is translated into Kannada as ಮಲ್ಬೆರಿ (malberi).
The word refers to the fruit of the mulberry tree.
Meaning: the fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is malberi.
Did you know?
- In many rural parts of Karnataka, if you ask for ಮಲ್ಬೆರಿ (malberi), people might assume you are talking about the silk industry rather than looking for a snack.
- The mulberry tree is a significant plant for sericulture, the production of silk, which is a major industry in certain regions of Karnataka. While the fruit is eaten, the leaves are often more economically important locally.
- Because ಮಲ್ಬೆರಿ is a loanword, you will not find it in traditional Kannada literature or ancient texts. If you were reading a classical poem from centuries ago, the author would use a native descriptive term for the fruit instead of this English-derived word.
Examples in context
- ಮಲ್ಬೆರಿ ಹಣ್ಣು ತುಂಬಾ ಸಿಹಿಯಾಗಿದೆ.malberi hannu tumbā sihiyāgide.The mulberry is very sweet.
- ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಲ್ಬೆರಿ ಸಿಗುತ್ತಿದೆಯೇ?mārukaṭṭeyalli malberi siguttidēyē?Is mulberry available in the market?
Example conversation
Rahul and Kavya are discussing fruit at home.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಕಾವ್ಯ, ಮಲ್ಬೆರಿ ಹಣ್ಣು ತಂದಿದ್ದೀರಾ?Kāvya, malberi hannu tandiddīrā?Kavya, did you bring mulberry?
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaಹೌದು ರಾಹುಲ್, ನಾನು ತಂದಿದ್ದೇನೆ.Haudu Rāhul, nānu tandiddēne.Yes Rahul, I have brought them.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಇವು ತುಂಬಾ ತಾಜಾವಾಗಿ ಕಾಣಿಸುತ್ತಿವೆ.Ivu tumbā tājāvāgi kāṇisuttive.These look very fresh.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaನಾನು ಇಂದು ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ ತಂದೆ.Nānu indu beḷigge tande.I brought them this morning.
