Language/Hindi/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Hindi learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn the vocabulary related to drinks in Hindi. Knowing these words will help you order drinks in Hindi in a restaurant or a hotel. As always, we will illustrate the lesson with cultural information and interesting facts. 🤓
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson:Portuguese Loan Words in Hindi, Animal Sounds, Family and Relationships & Everyday Activities and Objects.
Common drinks[edit | edit source]
In this section, we will learn the most common drinks in Hindi.
| Hindi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| पानी (paani) | /paːni/ | Water |
| चाय (chay) | /tʃaːj/ | Tea |
| कफ़ी (kafee) | /ka.fiː/ | Coffee |
| ठंडे पानी (thande paani) | /tʰəndeː paːni/ | Cold water |
| लस्सी (lassi) | /ləs.siː/ | Lassi |
| दूध (doodh) | /duːdʱ/ | Milk |
| नींबू पानी (neembu paani) | /niːm.buː paːni/ | Lemonade |
- Dialogue*
- Person 1: किसी चीज की ठंडी चाय मिल सकती है? (Kisi cheez ki thandi chai mil sakti hai?) (Can I get a cold tea?)
- Person 2: नहीं, ठंडी चाय नहीं है, केवल गर्म चाय है। (Nahi, thandi chai nahi hai, keval garm chai hai.) (No, we don't have cold tea, only hot tea.)
Alcoholic drinks[edit | edit source]
In this section, we will learn the vocabulary related to alcoholic drinks in Hindi.
| Hindi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| दारू (daaru) | /dɑːru/ | Alcohol |
| बीयर (beer) | /biːr/ | Beer |
| शराब (sharaab) | /ʃa.raːb/ | Wine/Liquor |
| वोडका (vodaka) | /vod.kaː/ | Vodka |
| रम (rum) | /rʌm/ | Rum |
- Dialogue*
- Person 1: क्या आपके पास वोडका है? (Kya aapke paas vodka hai?) (Do you have vodka?)
- Person 2: हाँ, हमारे पास वोडका है। (Haan, hamare paas vodka hai.) (Yes, we have vodka.)
Traditional Indian drinks[edit | edit source]
In this section, we will learn about traditional Indian drinks that are famous all over the world.
Lassi[edit | edit source]
Lassi is a popular traditional yogurt-based drink from the Punjab region of India. It is a healthy and refreshing drink that is widely consumed in India especially during hot summers. It is also famous in other countries and different variations of it can be found in various parts of the world.
| Hindi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| मीठी लस्सी (meethi lassi) | /miːtʰiː ləs.siː/ | Sweet lassi |
| नमकीन लस्सी (namkeen lassi) | /nəm.kiːn ləs.siː/ | Salted lassi |
Chai[edit | edit source]
Chai or tea is the national drink of India. It is a sweet and spiced milk tea that is made from a special blend of tea leaves, milk, sugar, and spices like cardamom and cinnamon. It is not only famous in India but also known worldwide for its unique taste and flavor.
| Hindi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| मसाला चाय (masala chai) | /məsaa.laa tʃaːj/ | Spiced tea |
| कुल्हड़ चाय (kulhad chai) | /kul.haṛ tʃaːj/ | Tea served in a traditional earthen cup (kulhad) |
Sharbat[edit | edit source]
Sharbat is a sweet and flavored syrup that is made from fruits, flowers, and herbs. It is mixed with water, ice, and sometimes milk to make a refreshing drink in summers. It is a perfect drink to beat the scorching heat. Sharbat is not only consumed in India but also famous in many other countries in the world.
| Hindi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| केले का शरबत (kele ka sharbat) | /ke.leː ka ʃar.bat/ | Banana syrup |
| गुलाब का शरबत (gulaab ka sharbat) | /gu.laːb ka ʃar.bat/ | Rose syrup |
| कच्ची कैरी का शरबत (kachchi kairi ka sharbat) | /ka.tʃ.ʧiː kai.riː ka ʃar.bat/ | Raw mango syrup |
- Dialogue*
- Person 1: क्या आपके पास मीठी लस्सी है? (Kya aapke paas meethi lassi hai?) (Do you have sweet lassi?)
- Person 2: हाँ, मीठी लस्सी उपलब्ध है। (Haan, meethi lassi uplabdh hai.) (Yes, sweet lassi is available.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, you learned the vocabulary related to drinks in Hindi. You don't need to remember all the words at once, practice them regularly, and you will soon be able to make your own sentences by using these words. To improve your Hindi Find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also check out the Vocabulary section on Polyglot Club to learn more words. 🚀
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Sources: - Cultural India - Indian Healthy Recipes