कद्दू
kaddū/kəd̪.d̪uː/masculine
The English word pumpkin is कद्दू (kaddū) in Hindi. It is also spelled कदू (kadū). Wiktionary also lists कुम्हड़ा (kumhaṛā) and कोंहड़ा (kõhṛā).
Meaning: fruit of this plant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| कद्दू | kaddū | /kəd̪.d̪uː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| कदू | kadū | /kə.d̪uː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine, alternative form |
| कुम्हड़ा | kumhaṛā | /kʊm.ɦə.ɽɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| कोंहड़ा | kõhṛā | masculine |
The term कद्दू refers to the fruit of this plant (noun).
Which one should you use?
कद्दू is the most common and standard word for pumpkin used across most of India. The forms कुम्हड़ा and कोंहड़ा are regional variations.
Is it said differently in some regions?
कुम्हड़ा is a regional term often used in parts of North India and in specific dialects. कोंहड़ा is a regional variation used in certain dialects of Northern India.
How does it change in a sentence?
कद्दू is a masculine noun, so any adjectives describing it must also be in the masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
kaddū is pronounced as /kəd̪.d̪uː/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- Although कद्दू is the standard term, it is actually a Persian loanword. It entered the Hindi language from the Classical Persian word کدو.
- While English speakers associate pumpkins with autumn and Halloween, in Hindi-speaking regions, कद्दू is often used in savory curries throughout the year.
- In many Indian cultures, the pumpkin is associated with auspicious beginnings and is sometimes used in rituals to ensure prosperity.
Examples in context
- कितना बड़ा कद्दू है!What a big pumpkin!Tatoeba #515438 by minshirui, translation #36069 by CK
- मेरे पास कद्दू हैI have a pumpkin
- मुझे कद्दू की सब्ज़ी पसंद है।Mujhe kaddu kī sabzī pasand hai.I like pumpkin vegetable dish.
Example conversation
Vikas and Pooja are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- विकास Vikasआज रात हम क्या पकाएं?Aaj raat hum kya pakaein?What should we cook tonight?
- पूजा Poojaक्या हम कद्दू बना सकते हैं?Kya hum kaddu bana sakte hain?Can we make pumpkin?
- विकास Vikasहाँ, फ्रिज में कद्दू रखा है।Haan, fridge mein kaddu rakha hai.Yes, there is pumpkin in the fridge.
- पूजा Poojaठीक है, मैं तैयारी करती हूँ।Theek hai, main taiyari karti hoon.Okay, I will prepare it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pumpkin” translations and entries कद्दू, कदू, कुम्हड़ा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries कद्दू, कुम्हड़ा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
