Language/Bashkir/Vocabulary/Common-Foods
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Bashkir cuisine is an integral part of the culture of the Bashkir people. The traditional cuisine is characterised by the use of various meats, grains, and vegetables. In this lesson, you will learn the Bashkir vocabulary for common foods such as fruits, vegetables, and meats.
Fruits
Bashkir language has many words for different kinds of fruits. Below is a table presenting some of the most common fruits, along with their Bashkir translations, transliterations, and English equivalents:
Bashkir | Pronunciation ( | Transliteration) | English |
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Алма | alma (!! al-ma) | Apple | |
Армҙат | armżat (!! arm-zhat) | Apricot | |
Барбын | barbyn (!! bar-bin) | Blueberry | |
Лимон | limon (!! li-mon) | Lemon | |
Ябыраҡ | yabyraq (!! ya-byrak) | Cherry | |
Кунду ала | kundu ala (!! koon-doo ala) | Red currant | |
Кындыл | kyndyl (!! kin-dyl) | Pomegranate | |
Май | may (!! mai) | Strawberry | |
Нарынғы | narynγy (!! na-rin-ghee) | Pomegranate | |
Ҫулпан | çulpan (!! chool-pan) | Tulip flower, also used to refer to spring onions | |
Үзем | üzem (!! yoo-zem) | Grape | |
Шекерлек | şekerlek (!! shek-er-lek) | Watermelon |
- Армҙат (Armżat) is in season in Bashkiria and throughout the region during July and August. They are often sun-dried and kept for use in the winter
- Нарынғы (Narynγy) is a word used both for the fruit and the tree itself, which can grow to be up to 10 meters tall.
Vegetables
Bashkir cuisine makes use of various kinds of vegetables. Below is a table presenting some of the most common vegetables, along with their Bashkir translations, transliterations, and English equivalents:
Bashkir | Pronunciation ( | Transliteration) | English |
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Баклаған | baqlaqan (!! bak-la-ghan) | Aubergine / Eggplant | |
Гарбуз | garbuz (!! gar-boo-z) | Pumpkin | |
Җисән | jisäŋ (!! zhi-san) | Beetroot | |
Картошка | kartoshka (!! kartosh-ka) | Potato | |
Күрәңүз | küräñüz (!! kyoo-ra-nyoz) | Carrots | |
Кызыл яјың | kızıl yağıñ (!! kyzyl yaa-ghin) | Red peppers | |
Кусланган | kuslanğan (!! koos-lan-ghan) | Cucumber | |
Кырынбаҡа | kyrynbaga (!! kyrin-ba-ka) | Onion | |
Помидор | pomidor (!! po-mi-dor) | Tomato | |
Үҙән | üðän (!! yoo-than) | Garlic | |
Чәчәк | çäçäk (!! cha-chaq) | Dill | |
Шәмпиньон | şämpinyon (!! shampinyon) | Mushroom |
- Гарбуз (Garbuz) is commonly consumed in a roasted or boiled form, often with the addition of some sugar. It is also used to make пірәке (piräke), a kind of baked pastry.
- Үҙән (Üðän) is widely used in Bashkir cuisine, especially for seasoning meat dishes. It is also used as a natural antibiotic.
Meat and Dairy
Meat plays an important role in Bashkir cuisine, with mutton, beef, and horse meat being the most commonly consumed. Dairy and cheese products are also popular. Below is a table presenting some of the most common meats, along with their Bashkir translations, transliterations, and English equivalents:
Bashkir | Pronunciation ( | Transliteration) | English |
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Бөрөк | börek (!! ba-rek) | Horse meat | |
Бүн | bün (!! boon) | Marbled fat | |
Кала | kala (!! ka-la) | Beef | |
Күләм | küläm (!! kyoo-lam) | Veal | |
Мал | mal (!! mal) | Sheep meat | |
Ыәлә | yälä (!! ya-la) | Meat from a female sheep | |
Айран | ayran (!! ay-ran) | Yogurt drink | |
Башкыр сыру | başqır syru (!! bash-kyr sy-ru) | Bashkir cheese | |
Күйк | kük (!! kyook) | Smoked sausages | |
Шәкәрлек | şäkälek (!! sha-ka-lek) | Milk |
- Бөрөк (Börek) is a classic Bashkir meat dish, which is eaten both in its boiled and smoked forms. It is often served with onions and potatoes,
- Айран (Ayran) is a yogurt drink commonly consumed in Central Asia and is similar to Indian lassi or Turkish ayran. Bashkir ayran is typically made using cow's milk or a combination of cow's and sheep's milk.
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned the Bashkir vocabulary for common foods such as fruits, vegetables, and meats. By mastering this vocabulary, you will be better equipped to enjoy Bashkir cuisine and have productive conversations about food with Bashkir-speaking people. Many of the words you have learned in this lesson have no exact equivalent in English and therefore represent unique aspects of Bashkir culture. Keep practicing this vocabulary and continue to explore the rich and diverse culture of the Bashkir people.
Other Lessons
- Modes of Transportation
- Feelings and Emotions
- десерт dessert
- Food
- Telling Time
- Greetings
- Clothes
- Introducing Yourself
- Drink, beverage
Sources
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