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कुरकुरा

A2 adjective #7,500 le plus courant 9 min de lecture

कुरकुरा

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Explication कुरकुरा in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'Kurkura' means 'crispy' or 'crunchy'. It is a very useful word when talking about food. You will mostly use it with simple nouns like 'chips' or 'papad'. Remember that it is an adjective, so it describes a noun. At this stage, focus on the basic sound: Kur-kur-a. It sounds like the noise you make when eating something crunchy! Most A1 learners use it in simple 'This is...' sentences. For example, 'Yeh chips kurkure hain' (These chips are crunchy). You don't need to worry too much about complex grammar yet, just associate the word with your favorite crunchy snacks.

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At the A2 level, you should start paying attention to gender and number agreement. This is a key part of A2 Hindi. Since 'Kurkura' ends in '-a', it changes. Use 'Kurkura' for one boy-noun (masculine), 'Kurkure' for many boy-nouns, and 'Kurkuri' for girl-nouns (feminine). You should also be able to use it in simple requests, like asking a shopkeeper for 'kurkura namkeen' (crunchy snacks). You are moving from just identifying the word to using it correctly in short, functional sentences about eating and shopping.

At the B1 level, you can use 'Kurkura' to describe more than just chips. You might use it in a recipe: 'Fry the onions until they are kurkura'. You should also understand the difference between 'Kurkura' and 'Khasta' (flaky). A B1 learner can use the word in the 'oblique case' (e.g., 'Kurkure papad par thoda namak dalo' - Put some salt on the crispy papad). You can also use intensifiers like 'ekdam' (completely) or 'bahut' (very) to describe the degree of crispness. You are now using the word to provide more detailed descriptions of your preferences and experiences.

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At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using 'Kurkura' in various contexts, including metaphorical ones. You might hear it in advertisements or see it in more complex literature. You should understand how 'Kurkura' relates to the cultural context of Indian snacks (like the brand Kurkure). You can also compare and contrast 'Kurkura' with synonyms like 'Karara' or 'Kadak' to express subtle differences in texture. A B2 speaker uses the word naturally in conversation without thinking about the gender rules, as they have become second nature.

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At the C1 level, you have a nuanced understanding of 'Kurkura'. you can identify it as an onomatopoeic word and explain its linguistic roots. You might use it to describe the sound of dry leaves in a story or the 'crispness' of a winter morning. You understand the socio-economic context of the word in the Indian snack industry. You can use it in complex sentence structures and understand its role in regional dialects. Your use of the word is precise, and you can distinguish it from 'Bhangur' (brittle) or 'Bhurbhura' (crumbly) in academic or technical discussions about materials.

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At the C2 level, you have complete mastery. You can use 'Kurkura' in puns, wordplay, and high-level creative writing. You understand its historical evolution and its place within the broader Indo-Aryan linguistic family. You can discuss the 'Kurkura' texture from a food science perspective in Hindi or use it to critique the texture of high-end culinary dishes. You are aware of how the word has been popularized by modern media and can analyze its impact on contemporary Hindi vocabulary. The word is just one tool in your extensive linguistic toolkit.

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कुरकुरा en 30 secondes

Kurkura means crispy or crunchy in Hindi, primarily used for food items.
It is an onomatopoeic word imitating the sound of crunching.
The word changes based on gender: Kurkura (m), Kurkure (m.pl), Kurkuri (f).
It is a core concept in Indian street food and snack marketing.

The Hindi word कुरकुरा (Kurkurā) is a quintessential sensory adjective that describes a specific physical texture: crispy or crunchy. Linguistically, it is considered an onomatopoeic word, derived from the sound 'kur-kur' that one makes while chewing something brittle and dry. In the vast landscape of Indian cuisine, texture is just as important as flavor, and 'kurkura' represents the gold standard for fried or baked goods. When a snack is described as kurkura, it implies it is fresh, well-fried, and possesses a satisfying snap. It is most commonly used in culinary contexts, specifically referring to snacks like potato chips, papads, fried fritters (pakoras), and biscuits. Beyond food, it can occasionally describe dry leaves or anything that breaks with a sharp, crackling sound.

Sensory Category: Auditory and Tactile (Texture)
Core Meaning: Something that is dry, brittle, and makes a 'crunch' sound when broken or eaten.

यह समोसा बहुत कुरकुरा है। (This samosa is very crispy.)

In social settings, especially during tea time (Chai-Nashta), the word 'kurkura' acts as a compliment to the cook. If you serve a guest pakoras that have gone soggy due to humidity, they lack the 'kurkura' quality that makes them desirable. The word is deeply embedded in the marketing of snacks in India; in fact, one of the most popular puffed corn snacks in the country is literally named 'Kurkure', capitalizing on the universal appeal of this texture. When people use this word, they are often expressing a preference for freshness. A 'kurkura' biscuit is a fresh one, whereas a soft one is considered 'seela' (soggy/stale due to moisture). Understanding this word helps you navigate Indian menus and food reviews with ease, as it highlights the textural preference of the subcontinent.

मुझे कुरकुरी भिंडी पसंद है। (I like crispy okra.)

Historically, the term has roots in Prakrit and older Indo-Aryan dialects where repetitive sounds were used to name physical sensations. The 'kur-kur' sound is a mimicry of the sound of teeth crushing a hard, thin object. This onomatopoeic nature makes it very easy for learners to remember. If you can imagine the sound of a potato chip breaking in your mouth, you are already saying the word 'kurkura'. It is a high-frequency word in daily life, especially in households where deep-frying is a common method of preparation. It is also used metaphorically in some regional dialects to describe a person who is 'brittle' or easily irritable, though this is much less common than its culinary application.

Using कुरकुरा (Kurkurā) correctly requires an understanding of Hindi's gender and number agreement. Since it is an adjective ending in '-ā', it is highly inflected. It must match the noun it describes in both gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural). This makes it a perfect word for A2 learners to practice their grammatical agreement. For masculine singular nouns like 'papad' or 'chips' (treated as masculine in many contexts), use 'kurkura'. For masculine plural, it becomes 'kurkure'. For feminine nouns (singular or plural), it becomes 'kurkuri'.

Masculine Singular: कुरकुरा पापड़ (Kurkurā pāpad) - Crispy papad
Masculine Plural: कुरकुरे बिस्किट (Kurkurē biskit) - Crunchy biscuits
Feminine (Singular/Plural): कुरकुरी जलेबी (Kurkurī jalēbī) - Crispy jalebi

When constructing a sentence, 'kurkura' usually precedes the noun it modifies (attributive use) or follows a linking verb like 'hai' (predicative use). For example, 'Mujhe kurkura khana pasand hai' (I like eating crunchy food) uses it attributively. In 'Yeh chips kurkure hain' (These chips are crunchy), it is used predicatively. Note that 'chips' is plural, so 'kurkura' changes to 'kurkure'.

बारिश के मौसम में कुरकुरे पकौड़े अच्छे लगते हैं। (Crispy fritters taste good in the rainy season.)

Another advanced way to use this word is with the particle 'sa' to mean 'somewhat' or 'very'. For example, 'kurkura-sa' implies a quality of being somewhat crispy. You can also intensify it by using 'ekdam' (completely) or 'bahut' (very). 'Yeh papad ekdam kurkura hai' (This papad is perfectly/completely crispy). This word is also central to describing cooking instructions. If you are following a recipe in Hindi, you might see 'Tab tak bhuniye jab tak yeh kurkura na ho jaye' (Fry it until it becomes crispy).

In literary or descriptive Hindi, 'kurkura' can describe the sound of dry autumn leaves underfoot. 'Sookhe patte pairon ke neeche kurkure lag rahe the' (The dry leaves felt crunchy/brittle under the feet). This usage expands the word beyond just food, though the culinary usage remains the most dominant. Whether you are at a restaurant or a friend's house, using 'kurkura' to describe the texture of the appetizers will show a great command of descriptive Hindi.

If you step onto the streets of any Indian city, 'kurkura' is a word that will hit your ears frequently, especially near 'Halwais' (sweet and snack makers) and street food stalls. Street vendors often shout to advertise the freshness of their snacks. You might hear a vendor selling 'Kurkure Murmure' (crunchy puffed rice) or 'Kurkuri Bhindi' (crispy okra). In the context of Indian street food, 'kurkura' is a synonym for 'freshly made'. Since the Indian climate is often humid, snacks lose their crunch quickly. Therefore, hearing 'kurkura' is an assurance of quality.

भैया, थोड़े कुरकुरे आलू टिक्की देना। (Brother, give some crispy potato patties.)

Television commercials are another major source of this word. India has a massive snack industry, and ads for chips, namkeen (savory snacks), and biscuits use 'kurkura' as a primary selling point. The sound design in these ads often emphasizes the 'crunch' sound, reinforcing the word 'kurkura' in the viewer's mind. You will also hear it in every Indian kitchen. A mother might tell her child, 'Garam-garam khao, abhi kurkura hai' (Eat it while it's hot, it's still crispy). In this domestic context, the word is associated with the warmth and love of home-cooked meals.

Street Food Context: Used to describe Pakoras, Samosas, and Tikki.
Commercial Context: Used in advertisements for brands like Kurkure, Lay's, and Haldiram's.

In Bollywood movies and Hindi songs, the word occasionally appears to describe the 'crispness' of a personality or a sharp, witty dialogue. However, its most famous appearance is in the naming of the snack 'Kurkure', which was launched in 1999. This brand became so ubiquitous that for many young Indians, the word 'Kurkure' first brings the specific orange-packaged snack to mind before the general adjective. In grocery stores (Kirana stores), you might ask the shopkeeper, 'Kuch kurkura namkeen dikhaiye' (Show me some crunchy savory snacks). It is a functional, everyday word that bridges the gap between basic survival (food) and sensory pleasure.

For English speakers learning Hindi, the most common mistake is failing to apply gender and number agreement to कुरकुरा (Kurkurā). Because 'crispy' in English is invariable, learners often say 'kurkura chips' or 'kurkura bhindi'. In Hindi, 'chips' is plural (kurkure) and 'bhindi' is feminine (kurkuri). Another mistake is confusing 'kurkura' with other texture words like 'sakht' (hard) or 'kada' (stiff). While a rock is 'sakht', it is not 'kurkura'. 'Kurkura' implies a pleasant brittleness that is easy to break with teeth, whereas 'sakht' might imply something difficult to bite.

Mistake: Wrong Gender: Saying 'Kurkura roti' instead of 'Kurkuri roti'.
Mistake: Confusing with 'Sakht': Using 'kurkura' for a hard piece of wood or a stale, hard bread (which is 'sakht').

Incorrect: यह बिस्किट कुरकुरा हैं। (Wrong agreement with plural 'biscuit')
Correct: ये बिस्किट कुरकुरे हैं।

Another nuance is the difference between 'kurkura' and 'khasta'. While both can mean crispy/crunchy, 'khasta' specifically refers to a flaky, short-crust texture (like a puff pastry or a good kachori), whereas 'kurkura' is a harder, sharper crunch (like a potato chip). Using 'kurkura' for a puff pastry isn't necessarily 'wrong', but 'khasta' is more accurate. Additionally, learners often forget the 'oblique' case rule. If you say 'On the crispy papad', the '-a' in 'kurkura' must change to '-e' because of the postposition 'par': 'Kurkure papad par'.

Finally, avoid using 'kurkura' to describe sounds that aren't related to breaking or biting. For example, the 'crackling' of a fire is 'chat-chat' or 'kadak', not 'kurkura'. The word is very specific to the tactile sensation of brittleness. If you keep these distinctions in mind—gender agreement, the difference from 'sakht' and 'khasta', and the specific auditory-tactile link—you will use 'kurkura' like a native speaker.

Hindi has a rich vocabulary for textures, and while कुरकुरा (Kurkurā) is the most common word for 'crispy', there are several alternatives depending on the specific type of crunch. Understanding these nuances will elevate your Hindi from basic to proficient. The most common 'sibling' word is करारा (Karārā). While 'kurkura' focuses on the sound and brittleness, 'karara' often implies a certain strength or 'kick' in the crispness, often used for things that are well-roasted or spicy-crispy.

कुरकुरा (Kurkurā): General crispy/crunchy. Focus on the sound 'kur-kur'. Example: Chips.
करारा (Karārā): Firmly crispy/well-done. Often used for roasted papad or spicy snacks.
खस्ता (Khastā): Flaky/short-crust. Used for pastries, kachoris, and biscuits that melt in the mouth.

Another word you might encounter is कड़क (Kadak). This means 'hard' or 'strong'. While a 'kurkura' snack is usually 'kadak', 'kadak' is often used for tea (strong tea) or a stiff shirt. If a snack is too hard to bite comfortably, you would call it 'kadak' rather than 'kurkura'. For very thin, brittle things like parched grains, the word भुरभुरा (Bhurbhurā) might be used, which means 'crumbly'.

यह कचौड़ी बहुत खस्ता है। (This kachori is very flaky/crispy.)

In formal or poetic Hindi, one might use the word भंगुर (Bhangur) for 'brittle', though this is strictly academic and never used for food. If you want to describe something that has lost its crispness, the antonym is सीला (Seelā) or मुलायम (Mulāyam) (soft). In a restaurant, if you want your dosa to be extra crispy, you can ask for a 'Karara Dosa' or 'Kurkura Dosa'. Understanding these synonyms allows you to describe your sensory experiences with much more precision and flair.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The popular Indian snack brand 'Kurkure' took its name directly from this adjective to signify its crunchy texture. It has since become a household name.

Guide de prononciation

UK /ˈkʊr.kʊ.rɑː/

US /ˈkʊr.kʊ.rɑ/

Primary stress is on the first syllable 'Kur', with secondary stress on 'ra'.

Rime avec

Dhurdhura Bhurbhura Churpura Pura Sura Chura Mura Dura

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing the 'u' like 'oo' in 'food' (it should be short).
Flapping the 'r' too much like a 'd'.
Forgetting to change the ending to 'i' for feminine nouns.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to recognize due to repetitive syllables.

Écriture 3/5

Requires attention to gender/number endings (-a, -e, -i).

Expression orale 2/5

Onomatopoeic nature makes it easy to remember and pronounce.

Écoute 2/5

Distinctive sound makes it easy to spot in conversation.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

खाना (Food) स्वाद (Taste) नरम (Soft) बहुत (Very) है (Is)

Apprends ensuite

खस्ता (Flaky) स्वादिष्ट (Delicious) मसालेदार (Spicy) तलना (To fry) भूनना (To roast)

Avancé

भंगुर (Brittle) ध्वन्यात्मक (Phonetic) आवरण (Covering/Shell) नमी (Moisture)

Grammaire à connaître

Adjective Agreement (-ā ending)

Kurkura (m), Kurkure (m.pl), Kurkuri (f).

Oblique Case Change

Kurkure papad mein (In the crispy papad).

Intensifier Usage

Bahut kurkura (Very crispy), Ekdam kurkura (Perfectly crispy).

Onomatopoeic Word Formation

Kur-kur -> Kurkura.

Comparison with 'se'

Yeh us se zyada kurkura hai.

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Exemples par niveau

यह चिप्स कुरकुरा है।

This chip is crispy.

Simple subject + adjective + verb.

पापड़ कुरकुरा है।

The papad is crunchy.

Papad is masculine singular.

क्या यह कुरकुरा है?

Is this crispy?

Simple question format.

मुझे कुरकुरा खाना पसंद है।

I like eating crunchy food.

Using 'pasand' (like).

बिस्किट कुरकुरा नहीं है।

The biscuit is not crunchy.

Negative sentence with 'nahin'.

यह बहुत कुरकुरा है।

This is very crispy.

Using 'bahut' as an intensifier.

कुरकुरा पापड़ लाओ।

Bring a crispy papad.

Imperative sentence.

मेरा समोसा कुरकुरा है।

My samosa is crispy.

Possessive 'mera' + masculine noun.

ये चिप्स बहुत कुरकुरे हैं।

These chips are very crunchy.

Plural agreement: chips (m. pl.) -> kurkure.

मुझे कुरकुरी भिंडी पसंद है।

I like crispy okra.

Feminine agreement: bhindi (f.) -> kurkuri.

माँ ने कुरकुरे पकौड़े बनाए।

Mother made crispy fritters.

Plural agreement: pakore (m. pl.) -> kurkure.

क्या आपके पास कुरकुरा नमकीन है?

Do you have crunchy savory snacks?

Formal 'aapke paas' construction.

यह बिस्किट कुरकुरा नहीं, नरम है।

This biscuit is not crunchy, it is soft.

Contrastive sentence using 'nahin, ... hai'.

कुरकुरी जलेबी गरम है।

The crispy jalebi is hot.

Feminine agreement: jalebi (f.) -> kurkuri.

मुझे थोड़े कुरकुरे चिप्स चाहिए।

I want some crunchy chips.

Using 'chahiye' (want).

बाज़ार से कुरकुरा पापड़ लाना।

Bring crispy papad from the market.

Postposition 'se' (from).

प्याज को तब तक भूनें जब तक वह कुरकुरा न हो जाए।

Fry the onions until they become crispy.

Conditional 'jab tak... tab tak'.

बारिश में कुरकुरे पकौड़े खाने का मज़ा ही कुछ और है।

The joy of eating crispy pakoras in the rain is something else.

Gerund 'khane ka maza'.

अगर आप इसे ज़्यादा तलेंगे, तो यह कुरकुरा हो जाएगा।

If you fry it more, it will become crispy.

Future conditional 'agar... toh'.

मुझे खस्ता कचोरी से ज़्यादा कुरकुरा समोसा पसंद है।

I like crispy samosas more than flaky kachoris.

Comparison 'se zyada'.

कुरकुरे चिप्स के पैकेट में हवा बहुत होती है।

There is a lot of air in a packet of crunchy chips.

Oblique case: Kurkure chips ke (because of 'ke').

यह डोसा एकदम कुरकुरा और स्वादिष्ट है।

This dosa is perfectly crispy and delicious.

Using 'ekdam' as a perfective intensifier.

नमकीन को डिब्बे में रखो ताकि वह कुरकुरा रहे।

Keep the snacks in a box so they stay crunchy.

Purpose clause 'taki' (so that).

सर्दियों की धूप में कुरकुरी मूँगफली खाना अच्छा लगता है।

It feels good to eat crunchy peanuts in the winter sun.

Feminine agreement: mungfali (f.) -> kurkuri.

ब्रेड को टोस्ट करने से वह कुरकुरी हो जाती है।

Toasting bread makes it crispy.

Causal construction '...se ... ho jati hai'.

फिल्म देखते समय कुरकुरे स्नैक्स खाना मेरी आदत है।

It's my habit to eat crunchy snacks while watching a movie.

Participle 'dekhte samay' (while watching).

क्या आपको लगता है कि यह विज्ञापन कुरकुरेपन पर ज़्यादा ज़ोर देता है?

Do you think this ad emphasizes 'crunchiness' too much?

Abstract noun 'kurkurapan' (crunchiness).

हवा में नमी की वजह से बिस्किट अपना कुरकुरापन खो देते हैं।

Due to humidity in the air, biscuits lose their crunchiness.

Reasoning 'ki wajah se'.

शेफ ने मछली को बहुत ही कुरकुरा और सुनहरा तला था।

The chef had fried the fish very crisply and golden.

Past perfect 'tala tha'.

यह नया ब्रांड अपने चिप्स को सबसे ज़्यादा कुरकुरा होने का दावा करता है।

This new brand claims its chips to be the crunchiest.

Superlative sense 'sabse zyada'.

सूखे पत्तों पर चलने से जो कुरकुरी आवाज़ आती है, वह मुझे पसंद है।

I like the crunchy sound that comes from walking on dry leaves.

Relative clause 'jo... woh'.

कुरकुरी भिंडी बनाने के लिए उसमें थोड़ा बेसन मिलाना चाहिए।

To make crispy okra, one should add some gram flour.

Infinitive of purpose 'banane ke liye'.

उसकी बातों में एक कुरकुरापन था जो सबको आकर्षित करता था।

There was a crispness (sharpness) in his talk that attracted everyone.

Metaphorical use of 'kurkurapan'.

साहित्य में शब्दों का कुरकुरा प्रयोग पाठक को बांधे रखता है।

The crisp use of words in literature keeps the reader engaged.

Abstract application in literary criticism.

इस पकवान की विशेषता इसका कुरकुरा बाहरी आवरण है।

The specialty of this dish is its crispy outer shell.

Formal vocabulary like 'visheshta' and 'aavaran'.

औद्योगीकरण ने पारंपरिक कुरकुरे नाश्तों की जगह पैकेट बंद चिप्स को दे दी है।

Industrialization has replaced traditional crunchy snacks with packaged chips.

Complex historical/social context.

कुरकुरा शब्द की उत्पत्ति ध्वनि-अनुकर्ण (onomatopoeia) से हुई है।

The word 'kurkura' originated from onomatopoeia.

Linguistic analysis.

ठंड की सुबह की वह कुरकुरी धूप मन को तरोताज़ा कर देती है।

That crisp winter morning sunlight refreshes the mind.

Poetic/Descriptive use.

भले ही वह कुरकुरा न हो, फिर भी इसका स्वाद लाजवाब है।

Even if it isn't crispy, its taste is still wonderful.

Concessive clause 'bhale hi... phir bhi'.

बिस्किटों के कुरकुरेपन को बनाए रखने के लिए नाइट्रोजन गैस का प्रयोग किया जाता है।

Nitrogen gas is used to maintain the crunchiness of biscuits.

Passive voice 'prayog kiya jata hai'.

उसकी लेखनी में जो कुरकुरापन और स्पष्टता है, वह विरल है।

The crispness and clarity in his writing are rare.

Highly abstract metaphorical use.

बाज़ारवाद ने 'कुरकुरा' शब्द को एक उत्पाद की पहचान बना दिया है।

Marketism has turned the word 'kurkura' into a product identity.

Sociolinguistic critique.

ध्वन्यात्मक दृष्टिकोण से 'कुरकुरा' शब्द चबाने की क्रिया का सटीक चित्रण करता है।

From a phonetic perspective, the word 'kurkura' accurately depicts the act of chewing.

Phonetic analysis.

क्या कुरकुरापन केवल एक भौतिक गुण है या यह एक सांस्कृतिक अनुभूति भी है?

Is crunchiness merely a physical property or is it also a cultural sensation?

Philosophical inquiry.

उस नाटक के संवाद इतने कुरकुरे थे कि दर्शक अंत तक मंत्रमुग्ध रहे।

The dialogues of that play were so crisp that the audience remained spellbound until the end.

Metaphorical use for artistic quality.

खाद्य तकनीशियनों के लिए 'कुरकुरा' एक मापने योग्य मापदंड है।

For food technicians, 'crispy' is a measurable parameter.

Technical/Professional context.

इस पुरानी हवेली की सीढ़ियाँ हर कदम पर कुरकुरी आवाज़ करती थीं।

The stairs of this old mansion made a crunchy/creaking sound at every step.

Creative/Gothic descriptive use.

शब्दों की कुरकुराहट अक्सर मौन की गहराई को भंग कर देती है।

The crispness/crackle of words often breaks the depth of silence.

Highly poetic/Abstract noun 'kurkurahat'.

Collocations courantes

कुरकुरी भिंडी

कुरकुरा पापड़

एकदम कुरकुरा

कुरकुरा नाश्ता

कुरकुरापन बनाए रखना

कुरकुरे आलू

कुरकुरी जलेबी

कुरकुरा टोस्ट

कुरकुरे दाने

कुरकुरी पपड़ी

Phrases Courantes

कुरकुरा और मज़ेदार

— Crispy and fun/tasty. Often used in food ads.

यह स्नैक कुरकुरा और मज़ेदार है।

गरम और कुरकुरा

— Hot and crispy. The ideal state for fried food.

समोसे गरम और कुरकुरे हैं।

कुरकुरा होने तक तलें

— Fry until crispy. A common cooking instruction.

आलू को कुरकुरा होने तक तलें।

कुरकुरापन गायब होना

— Crunchiness disappearing. Used when food goes soggy.

बारिश में बिस्किट का कुरकुरापन गायब हो गया।

कुरकुरा स्वाद

— Crunchy taste. A way to describe the sensory experience.

इसका कुरकुरा स्वाद बहुत अच्छा है।

कुरकुरे पकौड़े

— Crispy fritters. A staple snack in India.

चाय के साथ कुरकुरे पकौड़े लाओ।

कुरकुरी आवाज़

— Crunchy sound. Used for breaking snacks or leaves.

चिप्स की कुरकुरी आवाज़ सुनो।

ज़रा कुरकुरा करना

— Make it a bit crispy. A request to a cook.

भैया, डोसा ज़रा कुरकुरा करना।

कुरकुरेपन की गारंटी

— Guarantee of crunchiness. A marketing phrase.

हमारे पापड़ में कुरकुरेपन की गारंटी है।

कुरकुरा अहसास

— Crunchy feeling. Descriptive phrase.

मुँह में एक कुरकुरा अहसास होता है।

Souvent confondu avec

कुरकुरा vs खस्ता (Khasta)

Khasta is flaky (like pastry), Kurkura is crunchy (like chips).

कुरकुरा vs कड़क (Kadak)

Kadak is hard/stiff, Kurkura is specifically brittle/crunchy.

कुरकुरा vs करारा (Karara)

Karara is firmly crispy, often implying a spicy or well-roasted quality.

Expressions idiomatiques

"कुरकुरा जवाब देना"

— To give a 'crisp' or sharp, witty reply. Similar to 'karara jawab'.

उसने बहस में कुरकुरा जवाब दिया।

Informal

"कुरकुरी बातें"

— Sharp, witty, or sometimes biting conversation.

उनकी कुरकुरी बातें सबको पसंद आती हैं।

Literary

"कुरकुरे नोट"

— Fresh, crisp currency notes. (Usually 'kadak' is used, but 'kurkura' is sometimes heard).

बैंक से कुरकुरे नोट मिले हैं।

Slang

"हवा में कुरकुरापन"

— A crispness in the air, usually referring to a cold, clear morning.

आज सुबह की हवा में एक कुरकुरापन है।

Poetic

"कुरकुरा मिज़ाज"

— A 'brittle' or easily irritable temperament.

आजकल उनका मिज़ाज थोड़ा कुरकुरा है।

Informal/Regional

"कुरकुरी हंसी"

— A sharp, clear, and bright laugh.

उसकी कुरकुरी हंसी पूरे कमरे में गूँज उठी।

Literary

"कुरकुरा सच"

— The 'crisp' or harsh, unvarnished truth.

यह एक कुरकुरा सच है जिसे मानना पड़ेगा।

Abstract

"कुरकुरी यादें"

— Memories that are still 'fresh' and sharp in the mind.

बचपन की वो कुरकुरी यादें आज भी ताज़ा हैं।

Poetic

"कुरकुरा संघर्ष"

— A sharp, intense struggle.

जीत के लिए एक कुरकुरा संघर्ष करना पड़ा।

Literary

"कुरकुरी ज़िंदगी"

— A life full of variety and 'crunch' (excitement).

ज़िंदगी कुरकुरी होनी चाहिए, बोरिंग नहीं।

Informal

Facile à confondre

कुरकुरा vs Sakht

Both mean hard.

Sakht is hard like a stone; Kurkura is hard but breaks easily and sounds crunchy.

Pathar sakht hai, chips kurkure hain.

कुरकुरा vs Seela

It's the opposite state.

Seela means soggy/stale due to moisture.

Biscuits seela gaye hain.

कुरकुरा vs Naram

Opposite texture.

Naram is soft/tender.

Roti naram honi chahiye, papad kurkura.

कुरकुरा vs Kada

Means stiff/hard.

Kada is often used for physical stiffness or strong tea.

Chai kadi hai.

कुरकुरा vs Bhurbhura

Related to texture.

Bhurbhura is crumbly/powdery; Kurkura is crispy.

Mitti bhurbhuri hai.

Structures de phrases

यह [Noun] कुरकुरा है।

यह पापड़ कुरकुरा है।

मुझे [Noun] पसंद है।

मुझे कुरकुरा चिप्स पसंद है।

ये [Noun-Plural] कुरकुरे हैं।

ये पकौड़े कुरकुरे हैं।

मुझे कुरकुरी [Feminine Noun] चाहिए।

मुझे कुरकुरी जलेबी चाहिए।

[Verb] ताकि वह कुरकुरा हो जाए।

इसे तलें ताकि वह कुरकुरा हो जाए।

कुरकुरे [Noun] के साथ [Something].

कुरकुरे समोसे के साथ चटनी लाओ।

[Noun] का कुरकुरापन [Verb].

बिस्किट का कुरकुरापन चला गया।

उसकी [Abstract Noun] में कुरकुरापन है।

उसकी आवाज़ में कुरकुरापन है।

Famille de mots

Noms

कुरकुराहट (Kurkurāhat) - Crunchiness

कुरकुरापन (Kurkurāpan) - Crunchiness/Crispness

Verbes

कुरकुराना (Kurkurānā) - To crunch/To make a crackling sound

Adjectifs

कुरकुरा (Kurkurā) - Crispy

कुरकुरी (Kurkurī) - Crispy (f.)

कुरकुरे (Kurkurē) - Crispy (pl.)

Apparenté

करारा

खस्ता

कड़क

भुरभुरा

चरपरा

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very High in daily life and culinary contexts.

Erreurs courantes

Kurkura chips → Kurkure chips
Chips is plural, so kurkura must become kurkure.
Kurkura bhindi → Kurkuri bhindi
Bhindi is a feminine noun in Hindi.
Using kurkura for a hard rock. → Sakht pathar
Kurkura implies brittleness, not just hardness.
Kurkura papad par → Kurkure papad par
The oblique case changes the ending to -e.
Biscuits kurkura hai. → Biscuits kurkure hain.
Subject-verb-adjective agreement for plural.

Astuces

Gender Check

Always check if the food is masculine or feminine. 'Papad' is masculine (kurkura), 'Bhindi' is feminine (kurkuri).

Khasta vs Kurkura

Use 'Khasta' for things like samosa crust or puff pastry, and 'Kurkura' for things like chips or fried bhindi.

The Kur-Kur Sound

Think of the sound of a crunch. It helps you remember the word and pronounce it with the right energy.

Freshness Indicator

In India, 'kurkura' is often a code word for 'fresh'. If it's not kurkura, it's probably old or stored poorly.

Rainy Season

Mention 'kurkure pakore' during monsoon conversations to sound like a local.

Brand Recognition

Knowing the brand 'Kurkure' helps you remember the word, but remember it's a general adjective too!

Vivid Descriptions

Combine 'kurkura' with colors like 'sunhara' (golden) for mouth-watering food descriptions.

Emphasis

Use 'ekdam' before 'kurkura' to show you are really satisfied with the crunch.

Context Clues

If you hear 'kurkura' in a restaurant, someone is either complimenting the food or asking for a change in texture.

The Crackle

Associate 'kurkura' with 'crackers'. Both start with a similar hard sound and describe the same thing.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of the word 'Kur-kur'. It sounds like the sound you make when you crunch on a chip. Kur-kur-a is the thing that makes that sound!

Association visuelle

Imagine a bright orange bag of 'Kurkure' snacks or a golden-brown potato chip snapping in half.

Word Web

Food Fried Crunchy Chips Papad Snack Texture Sound

Défi

Go to a grocery store or your kitchen. Identify three items that are 'kurkura' and three that are 'naram' (soft). Say their names in Hindi with the adjective.

Origine du mot

Derived from the onomatopoeic sound 'kur-kur', mimicking the auditory sensation of crunching brittle objects.

Sens originel : The sound of crunching or crackling.

Indo-Aryan

Contexte culturel

No specific sensitivities, but avoid using it to describe people's physical appearance as it can be confusing or mildly insulting depending on context.

English speakers might use 'crispy' and 'crunchy' interchangeably, but in Hindi, 'kurkura' covers both, while 'khasta' is reserved for flaky textures.

The brand 'Kurkure' by PepsiCo. The dish 'Kurkuri Bhindi' found on most North Indian restaurant menus. Bollywood songs often use 'kurkura' to describe spicy or sharp personalities.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

At a Restaurant

क्या यह कुरकुरा है?
मुझे कुरकुरी भिंडी चाहिए।
डोसा थोड़ा कुरकुरा करना।
यह कुरकुरा नहीं है।

While Cooking

इसे कुरकुरा होने तक तलें।
इसमें बेसन डालें ताकि यह कुरकुरा बने।
ज़्यादा मत पकाना वरना कुरकुरापन चला जाएगा।
यह अब कुरकुरा हो गया है।

Shopping for Snacks

क्या आपके पास कुरकुरा नमकीन है?
मुझे कुरकुरे चिप्स चाहिए।
यह पैकेट सीला हुआ है, कुरकुरा नहीं।
सबसे कुरकुरा पापड़ कौन सा है?

Describing Weather

आज की धूप कुरकुरी है।
पत्तों की कुरकुराहट सुनो।
हवा में कुरकुरापन है।
ठंड की कुरकुरी सुबह।

Giving a Compliment

पकौड़े बहुत कुरकुरे बने हैं।
वाह! क्या कुरकुरा स्वाद है।
आपकी कचोरी बहुत खस्ता और कुरकुरी है।
मज़ा आ गया, एकदम कुरकुरा है।

Amorces de conversation

"आपको कुरकुरा खाना पसंद है या नरम?"

"क्या आपने कभी 'कुरकुरी भिंडी' खाई है?"

"आपके देश में सबसे लोकप्रिय कुरकुरा स्नैक कौन सा है?"

"चिप्स का कुरकुरापन बनाए रखने के लिए आप क्या करते हैं?"

"क्या आपको बारिश में कुरकुरे पकौड़े पसंद हैं?"

Sujets d'écriture

आज आपने जो सबसे कुरकुरी चीज़ खाई, उसके बारे में लिखिए।

क्या आपको लगता है कि खाने का टेक्सचर (जैसे कुरकुरापन) उसके स्वाद से ज़्यादा ज़रूरी है?

अपने पसंदीदा कुरकुरे स्नैक की रेसिपी हिंदी में लिखिए।

एक ऐसी सुबह का वर्णन करें जब हवा में 'कुरकुरापन' हो।

भारतीय बाज़ार में 'कुरकुरा' शब्द की अहमियत पर एक छोटा लेख लिखें।

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Yes, but it's less common. You can use it for dry leaves or anything that makes a crackling sound when broken. For example, 'Sookhe patte kurkure hain'.

'Kurkura' is singular masculine, while 'kurkure' is plural masculine. Also, 'Kurkure' is a famous brand name for a snack in India.

You can say 'bahut kurkura' or 'ekdam kurkura'. You can also use the word 'karara' for a similar effect.

It is a neutral word. You can use it in formal writing about food, but in general formal literature, more academic words like 'bhangur' (brittle) might be used.

In Hindi, adjectives ending in '-a' must agree with the gender of the noun. Since many food items are feminine (like bhindi, jalebi), the adjective becomes 'kurkuri'.

No, it only refers to the texture. However, many kurkura snacks in India are also spicy (chatpata).

The most common opposite for snacks is 'seela' (soggy). For general texture, it is 'naram' (soft).

Yes, metaphorically. It implies a sharp, clear, or crisp voice. 'Unki awaaz kurkuri thi'.

Yes, it mimics the sound 'kur-kur' made while eating crunchy food.

You can say: 'Fries thode kurkure banana'.

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