गोलभेंडा
golbhẽḍā
The English word "tomato" is गोलभेंडा (golbhẽḍā) in Nepali.
The term refers to the fruit known as a tomato.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Which one should you use?
Golbheda is a colloquial term for tomato in Nepali.
How do you pronounce it?
golbhẽḍā
Did you know?
- The word गोलभेंडा is a compound of गोल, meaning 'round', and भेंडा, meaning 'sheep'. It literally translates to 'round sheep'.
- Because they are a staple for 'achar', the fluctuating price of गोलभेंडा is a common way for neighbors to start a conversation in local markets.
- While गोलभेंडा is the common term, some older generations or specific regions may use the term टमाटर, which is a loanword from Hindi.
Examples in context
- मलाई गोलभेंडा मनपर्छ।malai golbhenda manparcha.I like tomatoes.
- बजारमा गोलभेंडा महँगो छ।bajaarma golbhenda mahango cha.Tomatoes are expensive in the market.
- के तपाईंसँग गोलभेंडा छ?ke tapaisanga golbhenda cha?Do you have tomatoes?
Example conversation
In a kitchen while preparing dinner.
- रोशन Roshanके हामीले गोलभेंडा थप्नु पर्छ?ke hamile golbhenda thapnu parcha?Do we need to add tomatoes?
- सृजना Srijanaहो, अलिकति गोलभेंडा चाहिन्छ।ho, alikati golbhenda chahincha.Yes, we need a little bit of tomatoes.
- रोशन Roshanम फ्रिजमा खोज्छु।ma fridge ma khojchu.I will look in the fridge.
- सृजना Srijanaत्यहाँ पक्कै गोलभेंडा हुनेछ।tyaha pakkai golbhenda hunecha.There will definitely be tomatoes there.
