دھنیا
dhaniya
The English word 'parsley' can be translated to Urdu as دھنیا (dhaniya).
The word refers to the leaves of the plant used in cooking.
Meaning: leaves of this plant used in cooking (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
dhaniya
What mistakes should you avoid?
It is a common error to use دھنیا for both coriander and parsley. In Urdu, the word dhaniya is commonly used for both coriander and parsley, though it specifically refers to coriander in most culinary contexts.
Did you know?
- The term اجوائن کے پتے is sometimes used to describe parsley-like leaves, even though اجوائن refers to carom seeds in other contexts.
- If you are in a high-end restaurant in Lahore or Karachi and want parsley for a Mediterranean dish, it is safer to use the English word 'parsley' to avoid being served coriander. The English term is widely understood in professional culinary circles.
- If you ask for دھنیا in a local Pakistani market, you will almost certainly receive coriander leaves rather than parsley. To be precise about parsley, you may need to use the more specific term اجوائن کے پتے or simply describe its appearance.
Examples in context
- مجھے دھنیا پسند ہے۔mujhe dhaniya pasand hai.I like coriander/parsley.
- کیا آپ دھنیا لائیں گے؟kya aap dhaniya layein ge?Will you bring some coriander/parsley?
- کھانے میں تھوڑا دھنیا ڈالیں۔khane mein thora dhaniya dalein.Put a little coriander/parsley in the food.
Example conversation
Sarah and Umar are shopping at a grocery store.
- سارہ Saraکیا ہمارے پاس دھنیا ہے؟kya hamare paas dhaniya hai?Do we have any coriander/parsley?
- عمر Omarنہیں، ہمیں دھنیا خریدنا ہوگا۔nahin, humein dhaniya khareedna hoga.No, we will have to buy some coriander/parsley.
- سارہ Saraٹھیک ہے، چلو ڈھونڈتے ہیں۔theek hai, chalo dhoondte hain.Okay, let's go look for it.
- عمر Omarوہ دیکھو، وہاں موجود ہے۔woh dekho, wahan maujood hai.Look there, it is right there.
