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Cream: Malai (मलाई) + 20 More Languages
Instant translations in 21 languages with pronunciations. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Spanish, French, Chinese & more.
🇮🇳Indian Languages
| Language | Name | Pronunciation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | Malai (मलाई) | muh-lai | The cream that forms on boiled milk |
| Tamil | Aadam (ஆடை) | aa-dai | - |
| Telugu | Meegada (మీగడ) | mee-ga-da | - |
| Bengali | Sor (সর) | shor | - |
| Marathi | Saay (साय) | saa-ee | - |
| Gujarati | Malai (મલાઈ) | muh-lai | - |
| Kannada | Hasiru (ಹಸಿರು) | ha-si-ru | - |
| Malayalam | Paalu mēl (പാലുമേൽ) | paa-lu mel | - |
| Punjabi | Malai (ਮਲਾਈ) | muh-lai | - |
🌍International Languages
| Language | Country | Name | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Spain | Crema / Nata | kre-ma / na-ta |
| Portuguese | Brazil | Creme | kre-me |
| French | France | Crème | krem |
| German | Germany | Sahne | zaa-ne |
| Italian | Italy | Panna | pahn-na |
| Chinese | China | 奶油 (Nǎiyóu) | nai-yo |
| Japanese | Japan | クリーム (Kurīmu) | ku-ree-mu |
| Korean | Korea | 크림 (Keurim) | keu-rim |
| Turkish | Turkey | Krema | kre-ma |
| Persian | Iran | خامه (Khameh) | kha-meh |
| Indonesian | Indonesia | Krim | krim |
| Malay | Malaysia | Krim | krim |
Common Confusions
- !Heavy cream has more fat than light cream
- !Malai is thicker than Western cream
What NOT to Do When Translating Ingredients
- Don't assume direct translations - "Cream" 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 Cream 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 Cream called in Hindi?
Malai (मलाई)
How do you pronounce Cream in different languages?
Each language has its own pronunciation. For example: Hindi: muh-lai, Tamil: aa-dai, Telugu: mee-ga-da.
What are the regional names for Cream in India?
In India, Cream is called: Malai (मलाई) (Hindi), Aadam (ஆடை) (Tamil), Meegada (మీగడ) (Telugu), Sor (সর) (Bengali), Saay (साय) (Marathi), Malai (મલાઈ) (Gujarati), Hasiru (ಹಸಿರು) (Kannada), Paalu mēl (പാലുമേൽ) (Malayalam), Malai (ਮਲਾਈ) (Punjabi).