ಹುಣಸೆಹಣ್ಣು
huṇasehaṇṇu
The English phrase "tamarind" is translated into Kannada as ಹುಣಸೆಹಣ್ಣು (huṇasehaṇṇu).
The word refers to the tamarind fruit. You may also see the term ಹುಣಸೆ used alone to refer to the tamarind plant or the fruit itself when used in a culinary context.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ಹುಣಸೆಹಣ್ಣು is a compound of huṇase, meaning tamarind and haṇṇu, meaning fruit.
How do you pronounce it?
huṇasehaṇṇu
Did you know?
- A person might say a person has a 'sour face' in English, but in Kannada, one might use the acidity associated with huṇase to describe an unapproachable expression.
- In traditional Kannada households, tamarind seeds are not always discarded but are sometimes roasted and eaten as a crunchy snack.
- Tamarind trees are often associated with village borders and shrines in Karnataka, acting as traditional landmarks for travelers.
Examples in context
- ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹುಣಸೆಹಣ್ಣು ಬೆಲೆ ಜಾಸ್ತಿ ಇದೆ.mārukaṭṭeyalli huṇasehaṇṇu bele jāsti ide.Tamarind is expensive in the market.
- ನನಗೆ ಹುಣಸೆಹಣ್ಣು ಬೇಕು.nanage huṇasehaṇṇu bēku.I want tamarind.
Example conversation
Soumya and Abhishek are discussing ingredients for a meal.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಅಭಿಷೇಕ್, ಹುಣಸೆಹಣ್ಣು ಇದೆಯೇ?Abhishekh, huṇasehaṇṇu ideyē?Abhishek, do we have tamarind?
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಇಲ್ಲ ಸೌಮ್ಯ, ತರಕಾರಿ ತರಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ.illa Saumya, tarakāri tarabēkāgide.No Soumya, we need to buy vegetables.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಹೌದು, ಹುಣಸೆಹಣ್ಣು ಕೂಡ ತರು.haudu, huṇasehaṇṇu kūḍa taru.Yes, bring tamarind too.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಸರಿ, ನಾನು ತರುತ್ತೇನೆ.sari, nānu taruttēne.Okay, I will bring it.
