Hindi · Food & Drink
"Bread" in Hindi: रोटी
रोटीroti
Note: sliced bread: ब्रेड (bred, f)
रोटी (roti) is the everyday flatbread on north Indian tables. For a sliced loaf, people say ब्रेड (bred). If you mean soft sandwich bread, ask for bred; if you mean the round wheat flatbread with dal, say roti.
At the dinner table
और एक रोटी ले लीजिए।aur ek roti le leejiye.
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How to pronounce रोटी
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RO-ti
/roːʈiː/
Roti is RO-ti with a short o and a light dental t. Keep the final i short. Bred is simply the English word bread said with an Indian accent.
"Bread" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| रोटीroti | flatbread; bread (meal) The default wheat flatbread eaten with dal and vegetables. | The default wheat flatbread eaten with dal and vegetables. |
| ब्रेडbred | loaf / sliced bread Sandwich bread and toast from a bakery packet. | Sandwich bread and toast from a bakery packet. |
| चपातीchapati | chapati Another common name for plain roti. | Another common name for plain roti. |
| नानnaan | naan Leavened tandoor bread, common in restaurants. | Leavened tandoor bread, common in restaurants. |
| पावpaav | soft bun The soft roll used for pav bhaji and vada pav. | The soft roll used for pav bhaji and vada pav. |
How to use रोटी in real life
- 1At the dinner table
और एक रोटी ले लीजिए।
aur ek roti le leejiye.
Please take one more roti.
Hosts keep offering roti until you firmly say bas.
- 2At a simple meal
एक गरम रोटी और दाल दीजिए।
ek garam roti aur daal dijiye.
Please give me one hot roti and dal.
Roti with dal is a classic everyday plate.
- 3Breakfast request
मुझे दो रोटी और अंडा चाहिए।
mujhe do roti aur anda chaahiye.
I want two rotis and an egg.
Roti counts with numbers: ek roti, do roti.
Mistakes English speakers make with रोटी
Incorrect: Asking for roti when you want sandwich bread
Correct: Bred / Sandwich bred
Roti means flatbread. For toast and sandwiches, say bred.
Incorrect: Roti thanda hai (about one roti, wrong gender feel)
Correct: Roti thandi hai.
Roti is feminine, so use thandi, not thanda.
Good to know
For many north Indian families, a meal without roti feels incomplete, even if rice is also served. Bakeries sell bred for breakfast toast, while tandoori restaurants spotlight naan and roomali. Learning both roti and bred prevents menu confusion.
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Helping set dinner in a family kitchen
ChatPal
रोटी सेंकनी है या आप ब्रेड टोस्ट खाएँगे?
roti senkani hai ya aap bred toast khaayenge?
Should I make roti, or will you eat bread toast?
You
आज रोटी ही ठीक है।
aaj roti hi theek hai.
Roti is fine today.
ChatPal
कितनी रोटी रखूँ आपके लिए?
kitni roti rakhoon aapke liye?
How many rotis should I keep for you?
You
दो रोटी काफ़ी होंगी, शुक्रिया।
do roti kaafi hongi, shukriya.
Two rotis will be enough, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bread" in Hindi
Is roti the same as bread?
Roti is flatbread. English-style sliced bread is usually called bred.
Is roti feminine?
Yes. Say garam roti and roti aa gayi with feminine forms.
What is chapati?
Chapati is another everyday name for plain roti. Many families use both words.
How do I order naan?
Say butter naan or garlic naan; restaurant staff expect those English-Hindi mixes.
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