पिज़्ज़ा
pizzāeveryday, Hindi
Hindi uses the borrowed word पिज़्ज़ा (pizzā) for pizza. There is no older native word, so you say it as in English.
You order a पिज़्ज़ा by size and topping. Popular local toppings include paneer and tandoori chicken.
Meaning: the baked Italian dish (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The ज़्ज़ in पिज़्ज़ा uses the letter with a dot below, which sounds like the "zz" of English "pizza".
Did you know?
- Paneer topping is a very common Indian choice on pizza menus, a local twist on the Italian original.
Examples in context
- हम आज रात पिज़्ज़ा मँगवाएँगे।Ham āj rāt pizzā mangwāenge.We will order pizza tonight.
- मुझे पनीर वाला पिज़्ज़ा पसंद है।Mujhe panīr wālā pizzā pasand hai.I like the pizza with paneer.
Example conversation
Aman and his mother Sunita decide dinner at home in Lucknow.
- Amanमम्मी, आज पिज़्ज़ा खाएँ?Mammī, āj pizzā khāen?Mom, shall we eat pizza today?
- Sunitaठीक है, कौन सा मँगवाओगे?Ṭhīk hai, kaun sā mangwāoge?Okay, which one will you order?
- Amanपनीर वाला, सबसे अच्छा है।Panīr wālā, sabse achchhā hai.The paneer one, it is the best.
