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🇬🇧English to Englishचपाती[chapātī]

chapati

/tʃəˈpɑːti/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A thin, unleavened flatbread made from whole wheat flour, cooked on a flat griddle or skillet, and common in South Asian cuisine.

Example Sentences:
  • She served the spicy vegetable curry with a stack of warm, freshly made chapatis.
  • Learning to roll a perfectly round chapati is a rite of passage in many Indian households.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Hindi/Urdu word 'capātī', likely from the Sanskrit 'carpati', meaning 'flat' or 'slapped', referring to the traditional method of flattening the dough by slapping it between the palms of the hands.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'cha' (tea) and 'pati' (husband); in many cultures, a husband enjoys a hot chapati with his evening tea.

Frequently Asked Questions About “chapati

1. What is the meaning of “chapati” in English?

In English, chapati (noun) is defined as: “A thin, unleavened flatbread made from whole wheat flour, cooked on a flat griddle or skillet, and common in South Asian cuisine.”.

2. How do you use “chapati” in a sentence?

She served the spicy vegetable curry with a stack of warm, freshly made chapatis.

3. What are English synonyms of “chapati”?

Common synonyms include:roti,phulka,flatbread,tortilla

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “chapati”?

Derived from the Hindi/Urdu word 'capātī', likely from the Sanskrit 'carpati', meaning 'flat' or 'slapped', referring to the traditional method of flattening the dough by slapping it between the palms of the hands.