ಸಬ್ಬಕ್ಕಿ
sabbakki
The English word "tapioca" is translated to Kannada as ಸಬ್ಬಕ್ಕಿ (sabbakki).
ಸಬ್ಬಕ್ಕಿ refers to the starchy food produced from the cassava plant.
Meaning: starchy food from cassava (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of South Karnataka, the word Maravalli is used to refer to tapioca.
How do you pronounce it?
sabbakki
Did you know?
- The term Maravalli used in South Karnataka literally translates to 'tree vine', describing the plant's physical structure rather than its starch content.
- In some regions of Karnataka, ಸಬ್ಬಕ್ಕಿ is considered a 'famine food' because the tubers can remain dormant in the soil for long periods and be harvested only when other crops fail.
- If you find sabbakki on a breakfast menu in a local eatery, expect it to be served with a spicy coconut chutney rather than being sweet.
Examples in context
- ನನಗೆ ಕೇಸರಿ ಮರವೇರು ಮಿಠಾಯಿ ಅಂತ ತುಂಬ ಇಷ್ಟI really like tapioca sweet.
- ನನಗೆ ಸಬ್ಬಕ್ಕಿ ಇಷ್ಟ.nanage sabbakki ishta.I like tapioca.
- ಸಬ್ಬಕ್ಕಿ ಬಹಳ ಪೌಷ್ಟಿಕ.sabbakki bahala pauṣṭika.Tapioca is very nutritious.
- ಅಮ್ಮ ಸಬ್ಬಕ್ಕಿ ಅಡಿಗೆ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದಾಳೆ.amma sabbakki aḍige māḍiddāḷe.Mother has made a tapioca dish.
Example conversation
Abhishek and Anvita are discussing snacks at home.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekಅನ್ವಿತಾ, ನಿನಗೆ ಸಬ್ಬಕ್ಕಿ ತಿನ್ನಲು ಇಷ್ಟವೇ?Anvitā, ninage sabbakki tinnalu iṣṭavē?Anvita, do you like eating tapioca?
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಹೌದು ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್, ಅದು ತುಂಬಾ ರುಚಿಯಾಗಿದೆ.Haudu Abhiṣēk, adu tumbā ruciyāgide.Yes Abhishek, it is very tasty.
- ಅಭಿಷೇಕ್ Abhishekನಾವು ಇಂದು ಸಬ್ಬಕ್ಕಿ ತಿನ್ನೋಣ.Nāvu indu sabbakki tinnōṇa.Let us eat tapioca today.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಖಂಡಿತ, ನನಗೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಸಂತೋಷ.Khandita, nanage tumbā santōṣa.Definitely, I am very happy.
