सिरका
sirkā/sɪɾ.kɑː/masculine
The English word "vinegar" is translated into Hindi as सिरका (sirkā). Wiktionary also lists चुक्र (cukra).
Meaning: condiment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| सिरका | sirkā | /sɪɾ.kɑː/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
| चुक्र | cukra | /t͡ʃʊk.ɾᵊ/ (Hindi, Standard) | masculine |
सिरका is a masculine noun used to refer to the acidic condiment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word सिरका changes to its oblique form सिरके when it is followed by a postposition, such as में (in) or का (of).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of सिरका is sirkā (/sɪɾ.kɑː/). It has 2 syllables.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using चुक्र (cukra), as it is not a standard or common word for vinegar in Hindi.
Did you know?
- In Indian culinary contexts, सिरका is often associated with 'vinegar onions', a pungent pickle served as a palate cleanser in many North Indian restaurants.
- While सिरका is the standard term, the ancient Sanskrit-derived word चुक्र still exists in historical texts but is virtually unknown to modern speakers.
- The Persian roots of सिरका connect it to the Turkish word 'sirke', showing a wide web of culinary vocabulary across Eurasia.
Examples in context
- मेरे पास यहां सिरका नहीं है।I don't have vinegar here.
- तुम इस सब्जी में सिरके का इस्तेमाल कर सकते हो।You can use vinegar in this vegetable dish.
- सिरके में नमकSirkē mē̃ namak
- क्या आपके पास सिरका है?kya aapke paas sirka hai?Do you have vinegar?
- मुझे सलाद में सिरका पसंद है।mujhe salaad mein sirka pasand hai.I like vinegar in salad.
- सफेद सिरका बहुत खट्टा होता है।safed sirka bahut khatta hota hai.White vinegar is very sour.
Example conversation
Amit and Priya are in the kitchen preparing a salad.
- अमित Amitप्रिया, क्या रसोई में सिरका है?priya, kya rasoi mein sirka hai?Priya, is there vinegar in the kitchen?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, अमित, वह अलमारी में है।haan, amit, vah almaari mein hai.Yes, Amit, it is in the cupboard.
- अमित Amitठीक है, मुझे थोड़ा सिरका चाहिए।theek hai, mujhe thoda sirka chahiye.Okay, I need some vinegar.
- प्रिया Priyaमैं इसे अभी निकाल कर लाती हूँ।main ise abhi nikaal kar laati hoon.I will get it out right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vinegar” translations and entries सिरका, चुक्र, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries चुक्र, सिरका, CC BY-SA 4.0.
