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Lentils: Dal (दाल) + 8 More Languages
Instant translations in 9 languages with pronunciations. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Spanish, French, Chinese & more.
🇮🇳Indian Languages
| Language | Name | Pronunciation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | Dal (दाल) | daal | Generic term for all lentils/legumes |
| Tamil | Paruppu (பருப்பு) | pa-rup-pu | - |
| Telugu | Pappu (పప్పు) | pap-pu | - |
| Bengali | Dal (ডাল) | daal | - |
🌍International Languages
| Language | Country | Name | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Spain | Lentejas | len-te-has |
| French | France | Lentilles | lon-tee-y |
| German | Germany | Linsen | lin-zen |
| Italian | Italy | Lenticchie | len-tik-kye |
| Arabic | Middle East | عدس (Adas) | a-das |
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What is Lentils called in Hindi?
Dal (दाल)
How do you pronounce Lentils in different languages?
Each language has its own pronunciation. For example: Hindi: daal, Tamil: pa-rup-pu, Telugu: pap-pu.
What are the regional names for Lentils in India?
In India, Lentils is called: Dal (दाल) (Hindi), Paruppu (பருப்பு) (Tamil), Pappu (పప్పు) (Telugu), Dal (ডাল) (Bengali).
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