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burfi

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //ˈbɜːrfi//

KK: /bɜrfi/

noun
Definition

A type of sweet dessert made from condensed milk, sugar, and various flavorings, often cut into small squares or diamonds.


Example

She brought a box of burfi to the party, and everyone loved it.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried burfi?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's so delicious and sweet!
Sloth A
I love how it melts in your mouth.
Sloth B
Absolutely! I could eat it every day.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sweet
dessert
treat
Antonyms
savoury
bitter
sour
Root Explanation

The word 'burfi' originates from Persian 'barf', meaning snow, which refers to the sweet's white color and texture. It is a type of Indian sweet made from condensed milk and sugar, often flavored with cardamom or fruit.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sweet that looks like 'snow' ('barf' in Persian) because of its white color and creamy texture — that's how you remember burfi!

Visually Confused Words
buri
burin
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