सिरका
sirkāstandard
Vinegar in Hindi is सिरका (sirkā). It is used in pickles, sauces and Indo-Chinese dishes.
At the shop ask for सिरका (sirkā) by the bottle. Types are named by adding the source, such as गन्ने का सिरका (ganne kā sirkā), sugarcane vinegar.
Meaning: sour liquid used in cooking (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
सिरका (sirkā) is masculine. You say थोड़ा सिरका (thoṛā sirkā) for a little vinegar.
Did you know?
- Onions soaked in सिरका (sirkā) are a common side served in Indian restaurants.
Examples in context
- सलाद में थोड़ा सिरका डालिए।salād meṁ thoṛā sirkā ḍālie.Put a little vinegar in the salad.
- मुझे सिरका चाहिए।mujhe sirkā chāhie.I need vinegar.
Example conversation
Customer Geeta shops at a grocery store.
- Geetaसिरका है क्या?sirkā hai kyā?Do you have vinegar?
- Dukandarजी हाँ, एक बोतल दूँ?jī hāṁ, ek botal dūṁ?Yes, should I give one bottle?
- Geetaहाँ, दे दीजिए।hāṁ, de dījie.Yes, please.
