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Butter: Makhan (मक्खन) + 22 More Languages
Instant translations in 23 languages with pronunciations. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Spanish, French, Chinese & more.
🇮🇳Indian Languages
| Language | Name | Pronunciation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | Makhan (मक्खन) | muk-hun | White butter is called 'safed makhan' |
| Tamil | Vennai (வெண்ணெய்) | ven-nay | - |
| Telugu | Venna (వెన్న) | ven-na | - |
| Bengali | Makhan (মাখন) | maa-khon | - |
| Marathi | Loni (लोणी) | lo-nee | - |
| Gujarati | Makhan (માખણ) | maa-khun | - |
| Kannada | Benne (ಬೆಣ್ಣೆ) | ben-ne | - |
| Malayalam | Venna (വെണ്ണ) | ven-na | - |
| Punjabi | Makhan (ਮੱਖਣ) | mak-khan | - |
🌍International Languages
| Language | Country | Name | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Spain | Mantequilla | man-te-kee-ya |
| Portuguese | Brazil | Manteiga | man-tay-ga |
| French | France | Beurre | burr |
| German | Germany | Butter | boo-ter |
| Italian | Italy | Burro | boo-rro |
| Chinese | China | 黄油 (Huángyóu) | hwang-yo |
| Japanese | Japan | バター (Batā) | ba-taa |
| Korean | Korea | 버터 (Beoteo) | buh-tuh |
| Arabic | Middle East | زبدة (Zubda) | zub-da |
| Turkish | Turkey | Tereyağı | te-re-ya-uh |
| Persian | Iran | کره (Kareh) | ka-reh |
| Indonesian | Indonesia | Mentega | men-te-ga |
| Malay | Malaysia | Mentega | men-te-ga |
| Thai | Thailand | เนย (Noei) | nuh-ee |
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What is Butter called in Hindi?
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Common Confusions
- !Ghee is NOT the same as butter - ghee is clarified butter
What NOT to Do When Translating Ingredients
- Don't assume direct translations - "Butter" may have different varieties in each culture.
- Don't ignore regional variations - the same language can have different words in different regions.
- Don't substitute blindly - some translated ingredients may have slightly different properties or flavors.
Tips for Finding Butter Abroad
- 1.Show the local name on your phone to shopkeepers - visual recognition helps more than pronunciation.
- 2.Check ethnic grocery stores - they often have ingredients with labels in multiple languages.
- 3.Learn the script basics - being able to recognize a few characters can help you identify products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butter called in Hindi?
Makhan (मक्खन)
How do you pronounce Butter in different languages?
Each language has its own pronunciation. For example: Hindi: muk-hun, Tamil: ven-nay, Telugu: ven-na.
What are the regional names for Butter in India?
In India, Butter is called: Makhan (मक्खन) (Hindi), Vennai (வெண்ணெய்) (Tamil), Venna (వెన్న) (Telugu), Makhan (মাখন) (Bengali), Loni (लोणी) (Marathi), Makhan (માખણ) (Gujarati), Benne (ಬೆಣ್ಣೆ) (Kannada), Venna (വെണ്ണ) (Malayalam), Makhan (ਮੱਖਣ) (Punjabi).
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