खसखस
khaskhas
The English phrase "poppy seed" is translated into Nepali as खसखस (khaskhas).
In Nepali cuisine, खसखस is commonly used as a thickening agent for gravies and sauces.
Meaning: the seed of the poppy (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
khaskhas
Did you know?
- In some Nepali dialects, the sound खसखस can also be used as an onomatopoeia to describe the rustling sound of dry leaves or paper.
- The Nepali word खसखस is an example of reduplication, where the sound is repeated to describe the tiny, numerous nature of the seeds.
- The term खसखस is used in traditional Nepali medicine not just for digestion, but as a remedy for insomnia and anxiety.
Examples in context
- खसखस मज्जाले पिस्नुहोस्।khaskhas majjale pisnuhos.Grind the poppy seeds well.
- यो मिठाईमा खसखस छ।yo mithaima khaskhas cha.There are poppy seeds in this sweet.
- मलाई खसखस हालेको तरकारी मन पर्छ।malai khaskhas haleko tarkari man parcha.I like curry made with poppy seeds.
Example conversation
Maya and Sumit are cooking together in the kitchen.
- सुमित Sumitमाया, हामीलाई खसखस चाहिन्छ।Māyā, hāmīlāī khaskhas chāhinca.Maya, we need poppy seed.
- माया Mayaखसखस कहाँ छ?Khaskhas kahā̃ cha?Where is the poppy seed?
- सुमित Sumitत्यो दराजमा छ।Tyo darājmā cha.It is in that cupboard.
- माया Mayaमैले खसखस भेट्टाएँ।Maile khaskhas bheṭṭāē̃.I found the poppy seed.
