1. Sweet (गोड)
- *Meaning*: A
taste sensation that is often associated with sugar.
- *Examples*:
- *English*:
Chocolate, cakes, candy
- *Marathi*: पेढा,
जलेबी,
बर्फी
2. *Sour (आंबट)*
- *Meaning*: A
sharp, tangy taste typically found in citrus fruits.
- *Examples*:
- *English*:
Lemon, yogurt, vinegar
- *Marathi*: लिंबू,
ताक,
चिंच
3. *Salty (खारट)*
- *Meaning*: A
taste that is associated with salt.
- *Examples*:
- *English*:
Pretzels, salted nuts, chips
- *Marathi*: चिवडा,
शेंगदाणे,
फरसाण
4. *Bitter (कडू)*
- *Meaning*: A
sharp, pungent taste that is often found in certain vegetables and herbs.
- *Examples*:
- *English*:
Coffee, dark chocolate, bitter gourd
- *Marathi*: कारले,
मेथी,
काळी
कॉफी
5. *Umami (उमामी)*
- *Meaning*: A
savory taste often described as meaty or brothy.
- *Examples*:
- *English*: Soy
sauce, mushrooms, parmesan cheese
- *Marathi*: सोया
सॉस, बटाटा भाजी, पनीर
6. *Spicy (तिखट)*
- *Meaning*: A hot,
burning taste typically associated with peppers.
- *Examples*:
- *English*:
Chili peppers, hot sauce, curry
- *Marathi*: मिरची,
झणझणीत
मिसळ, चिकन करी
7. *Astringent (तुरट)*
- *Meaning*: A dry,
puckering taste often found in certain fruits and vegetables.
- *Examples*:
- *English*:
Unripe bananas, pomegranate, tea
- *Marathi*: कच्चे
केळे, डाळिंब, चहा
8. *Savory (खारट व मसालेदार)*
- *Meaning*: A
flavor that is salty and rich in taste, often associated with meat and broths.
- *Examples*:
- *English*: Beef
stew, soy sauce, mushroom soup
- *Marathi*: मटण
रसा, सोया सॉस, मशरूम सूप
9. *Tangy (तिखट-आंबट)*
- *Meaning*: A
sharp taste that is both sour and slightly spicy.
- *Examples*:
- *English*:
Barbecue sauce, tamarind, pickles
- *Marathi*: बार्बेक्यू
सॉस, चिंच, लोणचे
10. *Earthy (मातीचा/भूखंडाचा स्वाद)*
- *Meaning*: A
rich, deep flavor often associated with root vegetables and certain mushrooms.
- *Examples*:
- *English*:
Beets, truffles, potatoes
- *Marathi*: बीट,
आलं,
बटाटे
Combining Flavors
Many dishes combine multiple flavors to create a complex and
delightful taste experience. For example:
- *English*: Sweet and sour chicken combines sweet and tangy
flavors.
- *Marathi*: गोड-आंबट चिकन गोड आणि आंबट स्वाद
एकत्र आणते. Flavors
from Around the World with Examples (In English and Marathi)
