Hindi · Food & Drink
"Yogurt" in Hindi: दही
दहीdahi
Yogurt is दही (dahi), masculine in everyday use. Order थोड़ा दही or say दही चावल बहुत आम है।
Thali order
थाली में दही ज़रूर रखिए।thaali mein dahi zaroor rakhiye.
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How to pronounce दही
Say it
da-HEE
/d̪əɦiː/
Dahi: da-HEE, soft dental d, clear hee. Two beats.
"Yogurt" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| दहीdahi | yogurt / curd Default food word. | Default food word. |
| मीठा दहीmeetha dahi | sweet yogurt Dessert cups. | Dessert cups. |
| दही चावलdahi chaaval | yogurt rice South-style comfort. | South-style comfort. |
| घर का दहीghar ka dahi | homemade yogurt Family pride. | Family pride. |
How to use दही in real life
- 1Thali order
थाली में दही ज़रूर रखिए।
thaali mein dahi zaroor rakhiye.
Please keep yogurt in the thali.
Restaurant aap.
- 2Home fridge
फ़्रिज में ताज़ा दही है।
fridge mein taaza dahi hai.
There is fresh yogurt in the fridge.
Kitchen.
- 3Market stall
एक किलो दही देना, प्लीज़।
ek kilo dahi dena, please.
Give one kilo of yogurt, please.
Shop.
Mistakes English speakers make with दही
Incorrect: Saying योगर्ट only on this page
Correct: Use दही
Everyday Hindi is दही.
Incorrect: Confusing दही with छाछ
Correct: दही is yogurt/curd; छाछ is buttermilk
Different dairy drinks/sides.
Good to know
दही cools spicy meals and sits in thalis nationwide. Homemade set दही is common; sweet cups appear in shops. Saying घर का दही earns smiles.
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Ordering lunch sides
ChatPal
आपको दही चाहिए क्या?
aapko dahi chahiye kya?
Do you want yogurt?
You
हाँ, थोड़ा सा दही रख दीजिए।
haan, thoda sa dahi rakh dijiye.
Yes, please keep a little yogurt.
ChatPal
मीठा दही भी मिलेगा अगर चाहें।
meetha dahi bhi milega agar chaahen.
Sweet yogurt is also available if you want.
You
सादा दही ही ठीक है, शुक्रिया।
saada dahi hi theek hai, shukriya.
Plain yogurt is fine, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Yogurt" in Hindi
Yogurt in Hindi?
दही (dahi).
With rice?
दही चावल.
Sweet cup?
मीठा दही.
Order line?
थोड़ा दही रखिए।
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