केसर
kesareveryday, Hindi
In Hindi saffron is केसर (kesar). The colour saffron or deep orange is केसरिया (kesariyā).
Meaning: the spice and its colour (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| केसर | kesar | everyday, Hindi |
| केसरिया | kesariyā | colour, saffron coloured |
केसर goes into sweets such as केसरिया दूध (kesariyā dūdh), saffron milk, and into rice dishes. Kashmir is the famous source.
When do people say it?
केसरिया is the colour of the top band of the Indian flag, and it is also a colour linked to Hindu and Sikh tradition.
Did you know?
- Kashmir saffron is grown in the Pampore area, and it is among the costliest spices by weight.
Examples in context
- दूध में थोड़ा केसर डाल दीजिए।Dūdh mein thoṛā kesar ḍāl dījie.Please put a little saffron in the milk.
- भारत के झंडे में केसरिया रंग है।Bhārat ke jhanḍe mein kesariyā rang hai.The Indian flag has the saffron colour.
Example conversation
A shopper asks a spice seller in Srinagar.
- Shopperक्या आपके पास असली केसर है?Kyā āpke pās aslī kesar hai?Do you have real saffron?
- Sellerजी हाँ, कश्मीर का है।Jī hān, Kashmīr kā hai.Yes, it is from Kashmir.
- Shopperमुझे दस ग्राम चाहिए।Mujhe das grām chāhie.I need ten grams.
