भात
bhāt/bʱat̪/
The English word rice is translated into Marathi as either तांदुळ or भात (bhāt).
Meaning: seeds used as food (noun)
Ways to say it
| Marathi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| भात | bhāt | /bʱat̪/ |
| तांदुळ | tānduḷ |
In Marathi, you choose between two words for rice based on its state. Use तांदुळ when you are referring to rice as a raw ingredient, a commodity or unboiled grains. Use भात when you are referring to rice that has been cooked and is prepared as a dish or a component of a meal.
Which one should you use?
The distinction lies in whether the rice is raw or cooked. तांदुळ refers to the raw, unboiled rice grains used for cooking, while भात refers specifically to the cooked rice that is ready to eat.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of bhāt is /bʱat̪/. The sound /bʱ/ is like the [bh] in clu[bh]ouse and the sound /t̪/ is like the [t] in bi[t] (dental).
Did you know?
- The word भात shares a common ancestor with the Sanskrit word भक्त, which refers to a 'devotee' or 'follower'.
- In traditional Marathi culture, raw तांदुळ is often used in religious rituals and offerings to deities before it is ever cooked into भात.
- While भात refers to cooked rice, the phrase वरण-भात describes the quintessential Marathi comfort food consisting of cooked rice and seasoned lentils.
Examples in context
- हा भात चिकट आहे.This rice is sticky.This sentence is useful for describing the texture of the rice using भात.Tatoeba #2277063 by sabretou, translation #2179802 by Hybrid
- ते भात खात आहेत.They are eating rice.This sentence is useful for describing the action of eating rice using भात.Tatoeba #10228019 by sabretou, translation #9974134 by ddnktr
- मी रोज भात खातो.I eat rice every day.This sentence is useful for describing a daily habit involving rice using भात.Tatoeba #13788853 by sabretou, translation #7089421 by CK
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Example conversation
Rohan and Sayali are at home during lunchtime.
- रोहन Rohanआज जेवणात भात आहे का?Aaj jevnat bhat aahe ka?Is there rice in the meal today?
- सायली Sayaliहो, मी गरम भात बनवला आहे.Ho, mi garam bhat banavla aahe.Yes, I have made hot rice.
- रोहन Rohanसायली, भात खूप छान दिसतोय.Sayali, bhat khup chhan distoy.Sayali, the rice looks very good.
- सायली Sayaliधन्यवाद, रोहन, लवकर जेवून घे.Dhanyavad, Rohan, lavkar jevun ghe.Thank you, Rohan, eat quickly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rice” translations and entries भात, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries भात, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
