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Kashmiri Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Kashmiri learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will cover the vocabulary related to drinks in Kashmiri language. Kashmir Valley is known for its tea, which is called "Kehwa". It is made of saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, and other spices. Kehwa is served with a small amount of Almond, cashew, or walnut. If you ever visit Kashmir, you will be surely offered Kehwa as a welcome drink. But there are other drinks that are popular in Kashmiri culture, let's see what they are.

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Beverages

Kashmiri cuisine is divided into two categories, vegetarian and non-vegetarian, but there is a third category of people who don't prefer either of these categories, and they usually like to have beverages. This third category includes both Kashmiri and non-Kashmiri people. Therefore, it is important to know how to order a drink in a restaurant or a cafe, or how to prepare these drinks at home.

Tea

Tea is the most consumed beverage in Kashmiri culture. The Kashmiri tea is unique in taste and flavour. Tea in Kashmir is called "Kahwa". It is often served with almonds or other dry fruits. Kashmiri tea has many health benefits; it is known to be a stress reliever, it helps in digestion, and it also helps in maintaining body temperature.

Here is the table of the vocabulary related to Tea in Kashmiri language.

Kashmiri	Pronunciation	English
کهوٕا	Kahwa	Tea
جیگر چہول	jigar chuhool	Almond
بادام	baadaam	Almond
مغز	maghz	dry fruit
شیرہ	sheer	Sugar
زردہ	zardah	Saffron
دار چینی	daar cheeni	cinnamon
الائچی	elaichi	Cardamom

To order a tea in a restaurant, you can use the following dialogue.

• Person 1: کهوٕا ییں میتھی چھو؟ (kahwa yen meethi cho?)- Would you like sweet tea?
• Person 2: نہ، میہیون کهوٕا ییں بلاونی چی (na, meheyon Kahwa yen blawani chi)- No, I want Kahwa without sugar.

Noon chai

Noon chai, also known as "Sheer Chai," is another popular Kashmiri tea. It has a unique pink colour because of the baking soda used while making it. On cold winter days, people often prefer noon chai. It is a salted tea and is usually served with traditional Kashmiri bread, called Kashmiri naan or Kulcha.

Here is the table of the vocabulary related to Noon Chai in Kashmiri language.

Kashmiri	Pronunciation	English
شیئر چہوٗ	Sheer Chai	Noon chai
نمک	namak	Salt
بینگ	beeng	baking soda
خونکھٲب	khunKhab	Cup
کشمیری نان	Kashmri naan	Kashmiri Bread

To order Noon Chai in a restaurant, you can use the following dialogue

• Person 1: شیئر چہوٗ ییں لڑھ نہ (sheer chai yen lardh na)- Would you like to have salted noon chai?
• Person 2: ہان، ییں لڑھ باکٲرن کشمیری نان لُھہیون (Han, yen lardh bakeren kashmiri naan luhyaan)- Yes, please serve salted noon chai with Kashmiri bread.

Fruit Juices

Other than tea, fruit juices are also popular in Kashmiri culture, especially during summers. Let's learn the vocabulary related to fruit juices.

Apple Juice

Kashmir is famous for its apple orchards. Apple juice is one of the most popular juices among Kashmiris. Drinking apple juice is known for its several health benefits. Apple juice is served alone or mixed with other fruits.

Here is the table of the vocabulary related to Apple juice in Kashmiri language.

Kashmiri	Pronunciation	English
سیب	Saib	Apple
Joo	jo	Juice
سفید دھاتہ	Safaid Dhaat	White honey
برف	Baraf	Ice

To order an apple juice in a restaurant, you can use the following dialogue.

• Person 1: سیب جو بلاکٲرن سفید دھاتہ ا؟ (saib jo blackaren safaid dhaat a?)- Would you like to have apple juice with white honey?
• Person 2: نہ، ییں سادہ بلاونی وچھ سیب جو (na, yen saadha blawani wuchh saib jo)- No, I want plain apple juice.

Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate juice is another popular juice among Kashmiris. It is made of pomegranate fruit, which is seasonal and mostly available in the autumn season. Pomegranate juice has many health benefits and is known to prevent heart diseases.

Here is the table of the vocabulary related to Pomegranate juice in Kashmiri language.

Kashmiri	Pronunciation	English
دانہ نابہ	Dana Naba	Pomegranate
Joo	jo	Juice
تخمیر دھاتہ	Takhmeere dhaat	Sugar Syrup

To order a pomegranate juice in a restaurant, you can use the following dialogue.

• Person 1: دانہ نابہ جو بلاکٲرن تخمیر دھاتہ ا؟ (Dana Naba jo blackaren Takhmeere dhaat a?)- Would you like to have Pomegranate juice with sugar syrup?
• Person 2: ہان، ییں تخمیر دھاتہ وچھ ھُکُوون (Han, yen Takhmeere dhaat wuchh hukoon)- Yes, please add sugar syrup.

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic beverages are not popular in Kashmiri culture as the majority of the population is Muslim. However, some people prefer to have these beverages. The sale and consumption of alcohol are restricted in some places in Kashmir, especially near religious places.

Beer

Beer is the most commonly consumed alcoholic beverage in Kashmir. There are several brands of beer available in the market. The word beer is pronounced the same as in English.

Whiskey

Whiskey is another alcoholic beverage consumed in Kashmir. It is a type of liquor that is made by distilling fermented grain mash. It has a different taste compared to beer.

Here is the table of the vocabulary related to Alcoholic Beverages in Kashmiri language.

Kashmiri	Pronunciation	English
بِیٚر	Beer	Beer
دارو	Daaru	Liquor
وِسکی	Whisky	Whiskey

To order a beer in a restaurant, you can use the following dialogue.

• Person 1: بِیٚر ییں بلاکٲرن اہرہ؟ (Beer yen blackaren arh?)- Would you like to have a beer?
• Person 2: نہ، دارو ییں بلاوٲنی (na, daaru yen blawani)- No, I want liquor.

Now that you know the vocabulary related to drinks, you can easily order or prepare them. Don't forget to also check the other Vocabulary lists, to improve your Kashmiri language skills.

To improve your Kashmiri Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources

• Kashmiri cuisine - Wikipedia

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