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Learn new Marathi word, its meaning, and how you can use it in everyday conversations.

Word of the day:

Today's word is Tikhat (तिखट), which means spicy or hot in Marathi. Pronounced ti-khat, this word is commonly used to describe food that has a spicy, peppery, or pungent taste. Given that Maharashtrian cuisine often includes spicy dishes, Tikhat is an essential word to know when talking about flavors and food preferences.

Word breakdown: 

तिखट
Pronunciation: (ti-khat)
Meaning: Spicy, hot (in the context of food)day

Where to use it:

You can use Tikhat when describing food that is spicy or has a strong, hot flavor. It's useful in restaurants when ordering or when sharing food preferences. It’s also commonly used in everyday conversations when discussing the taste of meals or cooking.

5 Usage sentences: 

• हे जेवण खूप तिखट आहे.
  (He jevan khoop tikhat aahe.) – This food is very spicy.

• तुम्हाला तिखट पदार्थ आवडतात का?
  (Tumhala tikhat padarth aavadtat ka?) – Do you like spicy food?

• माझ्या आईने तिखट चटणी बनवली.
  (Majhya aine tikhat chatni banavli.) – My mother made spicy chutney.

• माझं तिखट कमी करा, मला तिखट अजिबात आवडत नाही.
  (Maza tikhat kami kara, mala tikhat ajibat aavdat nahi.) – Reduce the spice in mine, I don’t like spicy food at all.

• तिखट मसाल्याशिवाय जेवण चविष्ट वाटत नाही.
  (Tikhat masalyashivay jevan chavisht watat nahi.) – Food doesn’t taste flavorful without spicy masala.

Did you know?

In Maharashtrian cuisine, Tikhat is a key flavor element in many popular dishes like Misal Pav, Vada Pav, and Thecha. The term Tikhat can refer to both the flavor of the dish and the red chili powder or spice mix that gives it its heat. Some families even have their own special blend of Tikhat masala to add a unique taste to their food.

Tip of the day:

Next time you’re at a restaurant or cooking at home, use Tikhat to describe your spice preference. You can say “Tikhat zyada nako” (तिखट जास्त नको) if you don’t want too much spice, or “Tikhat thoda waadhva” (तिखट थोडं वाढवा) if you want more spice in your meal.

Explore different types of Tikhat (spices) in Marathi cooking! There’s not just red chili powder—green chilies, Kolhapuri masala, and Thecha are all different sources of heat in Maharashtrian dishes. Each has its own distinct flavor profile that contributes to the word Tikhat.

Your practice challenge:

Try using Tikhat in your conversations today, whether you’re talking about your favorite spicy dishes or ordering food.

Pay attention to how often this word is used in everyday life, especially in restaurants, kitchens, and family gatherings.

With love,
Nikhil