अनानास
anānāseveryday, Hindi
In Hindi pineapple is अनानास (anānās). It is the same word you will see on fruit stalls and juice menus across north India.
People buy अनानास as slices sold on the street with a sprinkle of salt and chili, or as juice.
Meaning: the tropical fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
अनानास is masculine, so you say ताज़ा अनानास (tāzā anānās) for fresh pineapple.
Did you know?
- The Hindi word अनानास comes from the Portuguese ananás, brought to India by Portuguese traders.
Examples in context
- मुझे एक गिलास अनानास का जूस चाहिए।Mujhe ek gilās anānās kā jūs chāhie.I would like a glass of pineapple juice.
- यह अनानास बहुत मीठा है।Yah anānās bahut mīṭhā hai.This pineapple is very sweet.
Example conversation
Priya buys fruit from a street seller in Delhi.
- Priyaभैया, अनानास कैसे दिया?Bhaiyā, anānās kaise diyā?Brother, how much is the pineapple?
- Sellerचालीस रुपये का एक टुकड़ा।Chālīs rupaye kā ek ṭukṛā.Forty rupees a piece.
- Priyaठीक है, एक दे दीजिए।Ṭhīk hai, ek de dījie.Okay, give me one.
