🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

pane piatto

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈpane ˈpjat.to

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Roti/ˈroʊ.ti/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Il pane piatto è un alimento base nella cucina indiana."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of unleavened flatbread commonly consumed in South Asian cuisine.

    "Roti is often served with curries and vegetables."
  2. 2

    A general term for bread in various South Asian languages.

    "In many Indian households, roti is a staple food item."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'roti' comes from the Hindi word 'रोटी', which is derived from the Sanskrit word 'रोटिका' (roṭikā), meaning 'bread'. The term has been used in South Asian cuisine for centuries, evolving from ancient practices of bread-making.

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