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Chickpeas: Chana / Chole (चना / छोले) + 8 More Languages
Instant translations in 9 languages with pronunciations. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Spanish, French, Chinese & more.
🇮🇳Indian Languages
| Language | Name | Pronunciation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | Chana / Chole (चना / छोले) | cha-na / cho-lay | White chickpeas = kabuli chana, brown = kala chana |
| Tamil | Kondakadalai (கொண்டைக்கடலை) | kon-dai-ka-da-lai | - |
| Telugu | Sanagalu (శనగలు) | sa-na-ga-lu | - |
| Bengali | Chola (ছোলা) | cho-la | - |
🌍International Languages
| Language | Country | Name | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Spain | Garbanzos | gar-ban-zos |
| French | France | Pois chiches | pwa sheesh |
| Italian | Italy | Ceci | che-chee |
| Arabic | Middle East | حمص (Hummus) | hum-mus |
| Turkish | Turkey | Nohut | no-hoot |
What NOT to Do When Translating Ingredients
- Don't assume direct translations - "Chickpeas" 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 Chickpeas 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chickpeas called in Hindi?
Chana / Chole (चना / छोले)
How do you pronounce Chickpeas in different languages?
Each language has its own pronunciation. For example: Hindi: cha-na / cho-lay, Tamil: kon-dai-ka-da-lai, Telugu: sa-na-ga-lu.
What are the regional names for Chickpeas in India?
In India, Chickpeas is called: Chana / Chole (चना / छोले) (Hindi), Kondakadalai (கொண்டைக்கடலை) (Tamil), Sanagalu (శనగలు) (Telugu), Chola (ছোলা) (Bengali).