When learning Persian, knowing common food items is super practical. That's why "کاهو" (kaahu), meaning 'lettuce,' is an A2-level word.
You'll encounter this word frequently when talking about meals, groceries, or ordering food. It's a staple in many dishes.
Understanding this term helps you communicate better in everyday situations, especially around food.
So, when you see "کاهو," you know it's a leafy green for your salad!
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셀프 테스트 12 질문
Which of these is a vegetable often used in salads?
کاهو (kahou) means lettuce, which is a vegetable.
What is the English word for 'کاهو'?
The Persian word 'کاهو' translates to 'Lettuce' in English.
Which sentence correctly uses 'کاهو'?
Lettuce is used in salads, so 'I like salad with lettuce' is the correct usage.
کاهو (kahou) is a type of fruit.
کاهو (kahou) is a vegetable, not a fruit.
You can put کاهو (kahou) in a salad.
Lettuce (کاهو) is a common ingredient in salads.
کاهو (kahou) is a leafy green.
Lettuce (کاهو) is known for its green leaves.
Which of these ingredients would you typically find alongside 'کاهو' (lettuce) in a traditional Persian salad (Salad Shirazi)?
Salad Shirazi is a popular Persian salad made with finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, often dressed with lime juice and olive oil. Lettuce is sometimes added but the core ingredients are cucumber and tomato.
If someone offered you 'کاهو سکنجبین' (lettuce with سکنجبین), what would you expect?
Kahoo Sekanjabin is a traditional Persian snack or dessert where fresh lettuce leaves are dipped into Sekanjabin, a refreshing sweet-and-sour syrup typically made from vinegar and sugar.
Which Persian phrase would you use to politely ask for more lettuce for your salad?
This phrase is a polite and direct way to request more lettuce. The other options are either negative or indicate satisfaction.
In Persian cuisine, 'کاهو' (lettuce) is rarely cooked and is almost exclusively consumed raw in salads.
While there might be very few exceptions or regional variations, lettuce in Persian cuisine is overwhelmingly consumed raw, particularly in various salads.
The word 'کاهو' (lettuce) in Persian can also metaphorically refer to someone who is very lazy or sluggish.
The word 'کاهو' (lettuce) in Persian refers only to the vegetable and does not have a metaphorical meaning related to laziness or sluggishness.
When preparing 'کاهو' for a meal in Iran, it is common to wash and then thoroughly dry the leaves before serving.
As with most leafy greens, washing and drying lettuce thoroughly is a standard practice in Persian culinary preparation to ensure cleanliness and prevent the salad from becoming watery.
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예시
من برای سالاد کمی کاهو خریدم.
관련 콘텐츠
food 관련 단어
عدس
A1A small, edible legume, often used in soups and stews.
عدسی
A1A popular lentil soup, often eaten for breakfast in Iran.
عسل
A1A sweet, sticky substance produced by bees.
عصرانه
A2A light meal or snack typically eaten in the afternoon.
آب انداختن
B1To become watery (food), to release liquid while cooking or sitting.
آب خوردن
A1To drink water
آب معدنی
A2Water containing mineral salts or other dissolved substances.
آب میوه
A2The liquid extract of fruit; fruit juice.
آب نبات
A1A sweet foodstuff made with sugar, often flavored and colored.
آب پز کردن
A2To boil food, to cook in boiling water.
