ऐसेलु
aiselu
The English word "strawberry" is translated into Nepali as ऐसेलु (aiselu).
ऐसेलु is the noun used to refer to the strawberry fruit.
Meaning: accessory fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
aiselu
Did you know?
- Many Nepalis use the English word 'strawberry' to distinguish imported, farmed fruits from the indigenous wild ऐसेलु.
- The consumption of wild ऐसेलु is often tied to the arrival of the monsoon season in the Himalayan foothills.
- Unlike the English 'strawberry', which describes the fruit's appearance, ऐसेलु is a distinct name that does not translate to 'straw' and 'berry'.
Example conversation
Maya and Avinash are at a fruit market.
- अविनाश Avinashमाया, यहाँ ताजा ऐसेलु छ।Maya, yahan taja aiselu cha.Maya, there are fresh strawberries here.
- माया Mayaवाओ, मलाई ऐसेलु धेरै मनपर्छ!Wow, malai aiselu dherai manparcha!Wow, I love strawberries!
- अविनाश Avinashहामी एक किलो किनौं त?Hami ek kilo kinaun ta?Shall we buy one kilo?
- माया Mayaहुन्छ, किनौं।Huncha, kinaun.Yes, let's buy them.
