کشمش
kishmish
The Urdu word for raisin is کشمش (kishmish).
کشمش is a noun used to refer to a dried grape.
Meaning: dried grape (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kishmish.
Did you know?
- Urdu speakers often use the phrase کشمکش which is derived from the same root as کشمش to describe an internal conflict or struggle.
- In Urdu folklore and traditional medicine, کشمش is often categorized as a 'warm' food, believed to increase body heat and improve energy.
- In certain traditional recipes for 'Haleem', کشمش is added not just for sweetness, but to provide a textural contrast to the savory, slow-cooked grains and meat.
Examples in context
- کشمش میٹھی ہوتی ہے۔kishmish meethi hoti hai.Raisins are sweet.
- میں نے کشمش خریدی۔mein ne kishmish khareedi.I bought raisins.
- کیک میں کشمش ڈالیں۔cake mein kishmish daalein.Put raisins in the cake.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Fatima are preparing a fruit salad in the kitchen.
- احمد Ahmedفاطمہ، کیا ہمارے پاس کشمش ہے؟Fatima, kya hamare paas kishmish hai?Fatima, do we have raisins?
- فاطمہ Fatimaجی ہاں، الماری میں رکھی ہے۔Ji han, almari mein rakhi hai.Yes, they are kept in the cupboard.
- احمد Ahmedمیں سلاد میں کشمش ڈال دوں؟Main salad mein kishmish dal doon?Should I put raisins in the salad?
- فاطمہ Fatimaہاں، یہ بہت مزے دار لگے گا۔Han, yeh bahut mazedar lage ga.Yes, it will taste very delicious.
