ಸಿಗಡಿ
sigadi
In Kannada, the word for shrimp is ಸಿಗಡಿ (sigadi).
The term refers to the flesh of the crustacean.
Meaning: flesh of the crustacean (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
sigadi
Did you know?
- In many coastal regions of Karnataka, the word for shrimp can change depending on whether you are talking about the live animal or the dried version used in spices.
- Cooking ಸಿಗಡಿ in a spicy, coconut-based gravy is a hallmark of Mangalorean cuisine, often paired with 'neer dosa' rather than rice.
- The term ಸಿಗಡಿ is more commonly used in formal or written contexts, whereas in local markets, people might use more descriptive colloquial terms based on the size of the shrimp.
Examples in context
- ಈ ಸಿಗಡಿ ತುಂಬಾ ತಾಜಾ ಇದೆ.ī sigaḍi tumbā tājā ide.This shrimp is very fresh.
- ನನಗೆ ಸಿಗಡಿ ಫ್ರೈ ಇಷ್ಟ.nanage sigaḍi phrai iṣṭa.I like shrimp fry.
- ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಗಡಿ ಬೆಲೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿದೆ.mārukaṭṭeyalli sigaḍi bele heccide.The price of shrimp is high in the market.
Example conversation
Rahul and Kavya are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaಇಂದು ನಾವು ಸಿಗಡಿ ತಯಾರಿಸೋಣವೇ?indu naavu sigadi tayarisoneve?Shall we prepare shrimp today?
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಹೌದು, ಅದು ತುಂಬಾ ರುಚಿಯಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ.haudu, adu tumba ruchiyagiruttade.Yes, it is very tasty.
- ಕಾವ್ಯ Kavyaನಾನು ಸಿಗಡಿ ಖರೀದಿಸಬೇಕಾ?naanu sigadi khareedisabeka?Should I buy the shrimp?
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಹೌದು ಕಾವ್ಯ, ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ತಗಿ ತುಳಿ.haudu kavya, dayavittu tagi tuli.Yes Kavya, please get some.
