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Garlic: Lehsun (लहसुन) + 21 More Languages
Instant translations in 22 languages with pronunciations. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Spanish, French, Chinese & more.
🇮🇳Indian Languages
| Language | Name | Pronunciation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | Lehsun (लहसुन) | leh-sun | - |
| Tamil | Poondu (பூண்டு) | poon-du | - |
| Telugu | Vellulli (వెల్లుల్లి) | vel-lul-li | - |
| Bengali | Roshun (রসুন) | ro-shun | - |
| Marathi | Lasun (लसूण) | la-soon | - |
| Gujarati | Lasan (લસણ) | la-san | - |
| Kannada | Bellulli (ಬೆಳ್ಳುಳ್ಳಿ) | bel-lul-li | - |
| Malayalam | Veluthulli (വെളുത്തുള്ളി) | ve-lu-thul-li | - |
| Punjabi | Lasan (ਲਸਣ) | la-san | - |
🌍International Languages
| Language | Country | Name | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Spain | Ajo | ah-ho |
| Portuguese | Brazil | Alho | al-yo |
| French | France | Ail | ai-y |
| German | Germany | Knoblauch | knob-lauch |
| Italian | Italy | Aglio | al-yo |
| Chinese | China | 大蒜 (Dàsuàn) | da-swan |
| Japanese | Japan | にんにく (Ninniku) | nin-ni-ku |
| Korean | Korea | 마늘 (Maneul) | ma-neul |
| Turkish | Turkey | Sarımsak | sa-rum-sak |
| Persian | Iran | سیر (Sir) | seer |
| Indonesian | Indonesia | Bawang putih | ba-wang pu-tih |
| Malay | Malaysia | Bawang putih | ba-wang pu-tih |
| Arabic | Middle East | ثوم (Thoom) | thoom |
What NOT to Do When Translating Ingredients
- Don't assume direct translations - "Garlic" 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 Garlic 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 Garlic called in Hindi?
Lehsun (लहसुन)
How do you pronounce Garlic in different languages?
Each language has its own pronunciation. For example: Hindi: leh-sun, Tamil: poon-du, Telugu: vel-lul-li.
What are the regional names for Garlic in India?
In India, Garlic is called: Lehsun (लहसुन) (Hindi), Poondu (பூண்டு) (Tamil), Vellulli (వెల్లుల్లి) (Telugu), Roshun (রসুন) (Bengali), Lasun (लसूण) (Marathi), Lasan (લસણ) (Gujarati), Bellulli (ಬೆಳ್ಳುಳ್ಳಿ) (Kannada), Veluthulli (വെളുത്തുള്ളി) (Malayalam), Lasan (ਲਸਣ) (Punjabi).