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Turmeric: Haldi (हल्दी) + 14 More Languages
Instant translations in 15 languages with pronunciations. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Spanish, French, Chinese & more.
🇮🇳Indian Languages
| Language | Name | Pronunciation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | Haldi (हल्दी) | hul-dee | Fresh turmeric is called 'kachchi haldi' |
| Tamil | Manjal (மஞ்சள்) | mun-jal | - |
| Telugu | Pasupu (పసుపు) | pa-su-pu | - |
| Bengali | Holud (হলুদ) | ho-lud | - |
| Marathi | Halad (हळद) | ha-lud | - |
| Gujarati | Halder (હળદર) | hul-dur | - |
🌍International Languages
| Language | Country | Name | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Spain | Cúrcuma | koor-koo-ma |
| French | France | Curcuma | kur-ku-ma |
| German | Germany | Kurkuma | kur-ku-ma |
| Italian | Italy | Curcuma | kur-koo-ma |
| Chinese | China | 姜黄 (Jiānghuáng) | jyang-hwang |
| Japanese | Japan | ウコン (Ukon) | oo-kon |
| Korean | Korea | 강황 (Ganghwang) | gang-hwang |
| Arabic | Middle East | كركم (Kurkum) | kur-kum |
| Thai | Thailand | ขมิ้น (Khamin) | ka-min |
What NOT to Do When Translating Ingredients
- Don't assume direct translations - "Turmeric" 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 Turmeric 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turmeric called in Hindi?
Haldi (हल्दी)
How do you pronounce Turmeric in different languages?
Each language has its own pronunciation. For example: Hindi: hul-dee, Tamil: mun-jal, Telugu: pa-su-pu.
What are the regional names for Turmeric in India?
In India, Turmeric is called: Haldi (हल्दी) (Hindi), Manjal (மஞ்சள்) (Tamil), Pasupu (పసుపు) (Telugu), Holud (হলুদ) (Bengali), Halad (हळद) (Marathi), Halder (હળદર) (Gujarati).