Meaning
Fruit with an acidic or tart taste.
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.
Listen for the 't'
The 'tt' in खट्टा is a retroflex sound. Curl your tongue back!
Meaning
Fruit with an acidic or tart taste.
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।
Lemon is known for its sour taste.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesनींबू एक ______ फल है।
Lemon is known for its sour taste.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it applies to any fruit that is tart, like raw mangoes or tamarind.
Related Phrases
खट्टा-मीठा
similarSweet and sour
खटाई में पड़ना
builds onTo be delayed/stuck