A2 Collocation Neutral

खट्टा फल

khatta phal

Sour fruit

Meaning

Fruit with an acidic or tart taste.

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Cultural Background

Sour fruits like raw mango (kairi) are used to make 'panna' in summer to prevent heatstroke. Tamarind is the primary 'sour' agent in sambar, often referred to as a sour ingredient.

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Listen for the 't'

The 'tt' in खट्टा is a retroflex sound. Curl your tongue back!

Meaning

Fruit with an acidic or tart taste.

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Listen for the 't'

The 'tt' in खट्टा is a retroflex sound. Curl your tongue back!

Test Yourself

Which word describes a lemon?

नींबू एक ______ फल है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: खट्टा

Lemon is known for its sour taste.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which word describes a lemon? Choose A1

नींबू एक ______ फल है।

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: खट्टा

Lemon is known for its sour taste.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it applies to any fruit that is tart, like raw mangoes or tamarind.

Related Phrases

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खट्टा-मीठा

similar

Sweet and sour

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खटाई में पड़ना

builds on

To be delayed/stuck

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