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Eggplant: Baingan (बैंगन) + 10 More Languages
Instant translations in 11 languages with pronunciations. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Spanish, French, Chinese & more.
🇮🇳Indian Languages
| Language | Name | Pronunciation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | Baingan (बैंगन) | bain-gun | - |
| Tamil | Kathirikai (கத்திரிக்காய்) | kath-thi-ri-kai | - |
| Telugu | Vankaya (వంకాయ) | van-kaa-ya | - |
| Bengali | Begun (বেগুন) | bay-goon | - |
🌍International Languages
| Language | Country | Name | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Spain | Berenjena | be-ren-he-na |
| French | France | Aubergine | oh-ber-jeen |
| German | Germany | Aubergine | oh-ber-jee-ne |
| Italian | Italy | Melanzana | me-lan-dza-na |
| Chinese | China | 茄子 (Qiézi) | chye-dz |
| Japanese | Japan | 茄子 (Nasu) | na-su |
| Arabic | Middle East | باذنجان (Bathinjan) | ba-thin-jan |
Common Confusions
- !Called 'eggplant' in US, 'aubergine' in UK
What NOT to Do When Translating Ingredients
- Don't assume direct translations - "Eggplant" 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 Eggplant 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 Eggplant called in Hindi?
Baingan (बैंगन)
How do you pronounce Eggplant in different languages?
Each language has its own pronunciation. For example: Hindi: bain-gun, Tamil: kath-thi-ri-kai, Telugu: van-kaa-ya.
What are the regional names for Eggplant in India?
In India, Eggplant is called: Baingan (बैंगन) (Hindi), Kathirikai (கத்திரிக்காய்) (Tamil), Vankaya (వంకాయ) (Telugu), Begun (বেগুন) (Bengali).