Hindi · Food & Drink
"Salt" in Hindi: नमक
नमकnamak
Salt in Hindi is नमक (namak), a masculine noun. At the table, say ज़रा नमक दीजिए for pass the salt.
Dinner table
ज़रा नमक पास कर दीजिए।zara namak paas kar dijiye.
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How to pronounce नमक
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NA-mak
/nəmək/
Namak is NA-mak. Soft dental n, even syllables, final k clear.
"Salt" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| नमकnamak | salt Default kitchen word. | Default kitchen word. |
| कम नमकkam namak | less salt Health/restaurant ask. | Health/restaurant ask. |
| बिना नमकbina namak | without salt Strict ask. | Strict ask. |
| नमक लगानाnamak lagaana | to add salt Cooking. | Cooking. |
How to use नमक in real life
- 1Dinner table
ज़रा नमक पास कर दीजिए।
zara namak paas kar dijiye.
Please pass the salt.
Polite aap.
- 2Tasting dal
दाल में नमक कम है।
daal mein namak kam hai.
There's little salt in the dal.
Cook check.
- 3Doctor advice
डॉक्टर ने कम नमक कहा है।
doctor ne kam namak kaha hai.
The doctor said less salt.
Health.
Mistakes English speakers make with नमक
Incorrect: Meri namak
Correct: Mera namak
Namak is masculine.
Incorrect: Confusing namak with namkeen snacks only
Correct: Namak = salt; namkeen = savory snacks
Related words, different meanings.
Good to know
Indian kitchens season boldly, so कम नमक is a frequent restaurant request. A pinch of namak finishes fruit like guava too. Spilling salt gets joked about, but the word itself is everyday and warm.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Adjusting a home-cooked curry
ChatPal
नमकीन लगे? और नमक डालूँ?
namkeen lage? aur namak daaloon?
Does it taste salty? Should I add more salt?
You
थोड़ा नमक और ठीक रहेगा।
thoda namak aur theek rahega.
A little more salt will be fine.
ChatPal
लो, नमक मिला दिया।
lo, namak mila diya.
Here — I've mixed in the salt.
You
अब स्वाद सही है।
ab svaad sahi hai.
Now the taste is right.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Salt" in Hindi
Gender?
Masculine: mera namak.
Less salt?
Kam namak.
Pass the salt?
Zara namak paas kar dijiye.
Without salt?
Bina namak.
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