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"Pepper (spice)" in Hindi: काली मिर्च
काली मिर्चkaali mirch
Pepper the spice in Hindi is काली मिर्च (kaali mirch), feminine. Keep both words for black pepper.
How to pronounce काली मिर्च: audio and sound guideSoup seasoning
सूप में काली मिर्च डाल दीजिए।soup mein kaali mirch daal dijiye.
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How to pronounce काली मिर्च
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KAA-li MIRCH
/kɑːliː mɪrtʃ/
Kaali is KAA-li. Mirch is MIRCH with a soft rolled r feel and final ch.
"Pepper (spice)" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| काली मिर्चkaali mirch | black pepper Full headword. | Full headword. |
| पिसी काली मिर्चpisi kaali mirch | ground black pepper Cooking. | Cooking. |
| काली मिर्च पाउडरkaali mirch powder | pepper powder Kitchen jar. | Kitchen jar. |
| लाल मिर्चlaal mirch | red chili Different spice — not this headword. | Different spice — not this headword. |
How to use काली मिर्च in real life
- 1Soup seasoning
सूप में काली मिर्च डाल दीजिए।
soup mein kaali mirch daal dijiye.
Please put black pepper in the soup.
Full phrase.
- 2Table ask
काली मिर्च का डिब्बा कहाँ है?
kaali mirch ka dibba kahaan hai?
Where is the black pepper box?
Kitchen.
- 3Mild preference
मुझे बहुत काली मिर्च पसंद नहीं।
mujhe bahut kaali mirch pasand nahin.
I don't like too much black pepper.
Taste.
Mistakes English speakers make with काली मिर्च
Incorrect: Only saying mirch for black pepper on this page
Correct: Kaali mirch
Mirch alone often means chili; keep काली मिर्च.
Incorrect: Mera kaali mirch
Correct: Meri kaali mirch
Feminine agreement.
Good to know
Good to knowIndian tempering uses काली मिर्च with cumin and ghee. Table shakers are common in restaurants beside chili flakes. Don't confuse with laal mirch, which brings heat rather than aroma.
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Finishing scrambled eggs
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अंडे पर काली मिर्च डालूँ?
ande par kaali mirch daaloon?
Should I put black pepper on the eggs?
You
हाँ, थोड़ी काली मिर्च।
haan, thodi kaali mirch.
Yes — a little black pepper.
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लो, काली मिर्च हो गई।
lo, kaali mirch ho gayi.
Here — the black pepper is done.
You
स्वाद बढ़िया है।
svaad badhiya hai.
The taste is great.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pepper (spice)" in Hindi
Full phrase?
Kaali mirch.
Ground pepper?
Pisi kaali mirch.
Red chili?
Laal mirch — different.
Gender?
Feminine: meri kaali mirch.
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