How to Say “Watermelon” in Tamil

தர்பூசணி
tarpūcaṇi/d̪ɐɾbuːtʃɐɳiː/
In Tamil, watermelon is said as தர்பூசணி (tarpūcaṇi).
The word refers to the watermelon fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)

Which one should you use?

The form தர்பூசணி refers to watermelon, while தர்பூசணி பழம் specifically translates to watermelon fruit.

How do you pronounce it?

The romanization is tarpūcaṇi. The IPA is /d̪ɐɾbuːtʃɐɳiː/.

Did you know?

  • The word தர்பூசணி is actually a linguistic hybrid, blending a word of Persian origin with a native Tamil word for squash.
  • In traditional Tamil markets, the size and sound of a தர்பூசணி are checked by tapping the fruit, a custom shared with many other tropical cultures.
  • While தர்பூசணி is the standard term, watermelons are often sold in Tamil Nadu alongside other 'cucurbits' like ash gourds and bottle gourds.

Examples in context

  • தர்பூசணி மிகவும் இனிப்பாக இருக்கிறது.
    tharpoosani migavum inippaaga irukkiradhu.
    The watermelon is very sweet.
  • எனக்கு தர்பூசணி பிடிக்கும்.
    enakku tharpoosani pidikkum.
    I like watermelon.
  • சந்தையில் ஒரு தர்பூசணி வாங்கினேன்.
    sandhaiyil oru tharpoosani vaanginen.
    I bought a watermelon at the market.

Example conversation

Arun and Kavitha are at a fruit market.

  1. கவிதா Kavitha

    அருண், தர்பூசணி வாங்கலாமா?
    Arun, tharpuasani vangalama?
    Arun, shall we buy watermelon?
  2. அருண் Arun

    ஆமாம், அது உடம்புக்கு நல்லது.
    Aamam, athu udambukku nallathu.
    Yes, it is good for the body.
  3. கவிதா Kavitha

    இந்த தர்பூசணி நன்றாக இருக்கிறது.
    Intha tharpuasani nandraga irukkirathu.
    This watermelon looks good.
  4. அருண் Arun

    சரி, இதை வாங்கிக்கொள்.
    Sari, ithai vangikkol.
    Okay, buy this one.

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