Signification
Food with many spices.
Contexte culturel
This region is famous for its love of extreme spice. A typical meal includes 'Lasaniya Bataka' (Garlic Potatoes) which is very 'Tikhu'. Surti food is known for being 'Khatu-Mithu' (sour-sweet). They use less 'Tikhu jamavānuṃ' compared to other regions. At weddings, there is always a balance. One item is usually very 'Tikhu' to contrast with the sweet 'Ladoo' or 'Shrikhand'. During certain fasts, red chili is forbidden, so 'Tikhu jamavānuṃ' is made using only black pepper or green chilies.
The Nasalization
Don't forget the dot (anusvara) on 'Tikhuṃ'. It's a soft nasal sound, not a hard 'm' or 'n'.
The 'Hot' Trap
Never say 'Hot food' as 'Garam' if you mean spicy. You might get a bowl of boiling water instead of a spicy curry!
Signification
Food with many spices.
The Nasalization
Don't forget the dot (anusvara) on 'Tikhuṃ'. It's a soft nasal sound, not a hard 'm' or 'n'.
The 'Hot' Trap
Never say 'Hot food' as 'Garam' if you mean spicy. You might get a bowl of boiling water instead of a spicy curry!
Ordering like a local
If you want it medium spicy, say 'Medium tikhu'. It's widely understood.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Tikhu'.
મને બહુ ____ જમવાનું ભાવતું નથી.
'Jamavānuṃ' is a neuter noun, so the adjective must be 'Tikhuṃ'.
Which sentence means 'Is the food spicy?'
Choose the correct translation:
'Tikhu' means spicy, 'Garam' means hot (temp), and 'Mithu' means sweet/salty.
Match the Gujarati word to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four basic flavor/temperature descriptors for food.
Complete the dialogue at a restaurant.
Waiter: 'તમારે કેવું જમવાનું જોઈએ?' You: 'મને ____ જમવાનું આપો.'
In a restaurant context, you'd usually specify the taste (spicy).
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Aides visuelles
Gujarati Taste Profiles
Spicy
- • તીખું (Tikhu)
- • તમતમતું (Tamtamtu)
Sweet
- • ગળ્યું (Galyu)
- • મીઠું (Mithu)
Bland
- • મોળું (Moru)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesમને બહુ ____ જમવાનું ભાવતું નથી.
'Jamavānuṃ' is a neuter noun, so the adjective must be 'Tikhuṃ'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Tikhu' means spicy, 'Garam' means hot (temp), and 'Mithu' means sweet/salty.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four basic flavor/temperature descriptors for food.
Waiter: 'તમારે કેવું જમવાનું જોઈએ?' You: 'મને ____ જમવાનું આપો.'
In a restaurant context, you'd usually specify the taste (spicy).
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo! In Gujarat, 'Tikhu' is often a compliment for food that is flavorful and exciting.
You can say 'Moru' (મોળું) or 'Tikhu nahi' (તીખું નહીં).
Yes, but usually it implies chili heat. For pepper specifically, people say 'Mari-valu'.
Because 'Jamavānuṃ' is a neuter noun, and adjectives must agree with the noun's gender.
Yes, 'Tikhu swabhav' means a sharp or angry temperament.
'Tikhu' is about heat/chili. 'Masaledar' is about the complexity of spices like cumin and coriander.
Generally, yes. It is the spiciest sub-cuisine of Gujarat.
Add 'Bahu' (બહુ) or 'Khub' (ખૂબ) before 'Tikhu'.
People will understand you, but it sounds grammatically incorrect because 'Jamavānuṃ' is neuter.
Rarely. For a spicy drink like Masala Chaas, you might use it, but usually, it's for solid food.
Expressions liées
મસાલેદાર
similarSpiced/Flavorful
તમતમતું
specialized formVery spicy/tingling
મોળું
contrastBland/Mild
તીખી જીભ
figurativeSharp tongue
