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bhaji

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈbɑːdʒi/

KK: /bɑːdʒi/

noun
Definition

A type of Indian dish made from various vegetables that are fried, often served as a snack or side dish.


Example

I ordered a plate of bhaji to enjoy with my tea.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried making bhaji at home?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but it sounds delicious!
Sloth A
You should! It's really easy and perfect as a snack.
Sloth B
I love fried snacks, so I definitely need to give bhaji a try!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fritter
snack
delicacy
Antonyms
maincourse
entree
meal
Root Explanation

The word 'bhaji' originates from Hindi 'भाजी' (bhājī), meaning a vegetable dish or fried snack. It refers specifically to a type of spiced vegetable fritter commonly found in Indian cuisine.

Memory Tip

Think of the Hindi word for a vegetable dish — 'bhaji' refers to a tasty fried snack made from vegetables.

Visually Confused Words
hajib
hadji
bihai
bajri
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