सूप
sūpeveryday, Hindi
In Hindi soup is सूप (sūp). A thinner broth, especially with meat or vegetables, can be called शोरबा (shorbā).
Meaning: a liquid dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| सूप | sūp | everyday, Hindi |
| शोरबा | shorbā | everyday, broth |
You order टमाटर का सूप (ṭamāṭar kā sūp) for tomato soup, a popular starter in Indian restaurants. शोरबा is more of a home or Mughlai word.
How does it change in a sentence?
सूप is masculine, so you say गरम सूप (garam sūp) for hot soup.
Did you know?
- The word सूप is borrowed from English, and in India it is often served with a pinch of black pepper.
Examples in context
- मुझे एक कटोरी टमाटर सूप चाहिए।Mujhe ek kaṭorī ṭamāṭar sūp chāhie.I would like a bowl of tomato soup.
- सर्दी में गरम सूप अच्छा लगता है।Sardī mein garam sūp achchhā lagtā hai.Hot soup feels good in winter.
Example conversation
A guest orders at a restaurant in Amritsar.
- Waiterआप क्या लेंगे?Āp kyā lenge?What will you have?
- Guestपहले एक टमाटर सूप लाइए।Pahle ek ṭamāṭar sūp lāie.First bring a tomato soup.
- Waiterजी, अभी लाता हूँ।Jī, abhī lātā hūn.Yes, I will bring it right away.
