Language/Kashmiri/Vocabulary/Fruits

Kashmiri Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Kashmiri learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the different fruits in Kashmiri language. Fruits are a delicious way to add nutrition to our diet, and knowing their names in the Kashmiri language can be helpful whether you're traveling to the valley or just trying to increase your vocabulary. Kashmir is known for many fruits like apples, apricots, and cherries, so let's get started on expanding our vocabulary!

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Fruits in Kashmiri

Here are some of the most common fruits found in Jammu and Kashmir:

Kashmiri	Pronunciation	English
Apple	"Sidde" (सददे)	Apple
Apricot	"Chulli" (चुल्लि)	Apricot
Cherry	"Gildar" (गिल्दर)	Cherry
Blackberry	"Gujjar kani" (गुज्जर कनि)	Blackberry
Mango	"Amb" (अम्‍ब)	Mango
Peach	"Burzu" (बुर्ज़ु)	Peach
Pomegranate	"Dalimi" (डालीमि)	Pomegranate
Pineapple	"Ananas" (अनानस)	Pineapple
Pear	"Nashpati" (नाशपाति)	Pear
Papaya	"Papita" (पपीटा)	Papaya
Banana	"Kael" (कईल)	Banana
Grapes	"Angoor" (अंगूर)	Grapes

Examples

Here are some examples to help you use these new words in sentences.

• Person 1: क्या तुमने सतह से भंडारण किया है? (Kya tumne satah se bhandaaran kiya hai?) (Have you stored from the surface?)
• Person 2: हां, मैंने सेब रखा है| (Haan, maine seb rakha hai.) (Yes, I have stored apples.)

• Person 1: आज शाम सेब का रस पीते हैं? (Aaj shaam seb ka ras peete hain?) (Shall we drink apple juice tonight?)
• Person 2: नहीं। मैं दिमाग का रस पियता हूं। (Nahin. Main dimaag ka ras piihta hoon.) (No. I drink juice for my brain.)

Cultural Significance

Kashmir is known for its abundance of fruits such as apples, cherries, apricots, and pomegranates. The valley's soil and climate make it an ideal place to grow fruit trees, which has led to commercial fruit production. The state's apple production, in particular, is on a large scale and is globally renowned. The apples from Kashmir are preferred over the apples from any other state in India. The way to harvest apples in the valley adds to its beautiful scenery. The blossoming apple trees create breathtaking views as well. We can also use these fruit names when visiting the beautiful orchards that the valley is famous for.

Practice

To learn more about these fruits and how to use them in conversation, you can practice speaking with native speakers of Kashmiri. Polyglot Club is a great resource for finding language exchange partners. You can also check our find native speakers and ask them any questions you might have.

Conclusion

With the help of this lesson, you can now expand your Kashmiri vocabulary and learn new words for fruits found in Kashmir. Don’t be afraid to practice your skills and use them with native speakers. Knowing these fruits can come in handy while shopping or visiting an orchard, which is an essential aspect of Kashmiri culture. Also, you can always refer to the [Language/Kashmiri/Vocabulary|vocabulary] section of the Polyglot club for more words you want to learn. 😎

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Sources

• Kashmiri Vocabulary - Fruits
• Kashmiri cuisine - Wikipedia

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