Desserts play an essential role in many cuisines worldwide. They range from simple fruits to elaborate pastries. Modern desserts often incorporate flavors from different cultures, reflecting globalization and fusion cuisine. The tradition of serving dessert varies significantly, with some cultures emphasizing sweetness and others favoring cheese or fruits.
No exact match translations found for 'dessert' in dogri.
Word 'dessert' in Other Languages
- dessert in Assamese অসমীয়া
- dessert in Bengali বাংলা
- dessert in Bodo बड़ो
- dessert in Dogri डोगरी
- dessert in English
- dessert in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- dessert in Hindi हिन्दी
- dessert in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- dessert in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- dessert in Konkani कोंकणी
- dessert in Maithili মৈথিলী
- dessert in Malayalam മലയാളം
- dessert in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- dessert in Marathi मराठी
- dessert in Nepali नेपाली
- dessert in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- dessert in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- dessert in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- dessert in Santali
- dessert in Sindhi سنڌي
- dessert in Tamil தமிழ்
- dessert in Telugu తెలుగు
- dessert in Urdu اُردُو
dessert
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
English: /dɪˈzɜːrt/
Definitions
- A sweet course typically served at the end of a meal.
- Any confection or fruit served as the final course of a meal.
- A pleasurable conclusion to an event or experience.
Usage Examples
- We had chocolate cake for dessert.
- Fruit salad is a light and healthy dessert option.
- His promotion was the perfect dessert after years of hard work.
Etymology
Derived from French desservir, meaning "to clear the table," first used in English in the early 17th century.
Synonyms
- Sweets
- Pudding
- Confection
- Treat
- Pastry
Antonyms
- Main course
- Appetizer
- Entrée
Translations
| Language | Translations | Pronunciations |
|---|---|---|
| French | dessert | /dɛ.sɛʁ/ |
| Spanish | postre | /ˈpos.tɾe/ |
| German | Nachtisch | /ˈnaːχˌtɪʃ/ |
| Hindi | मिठाई | /miʈʰaːi/ |
| Tamil | இனிப்பு | /iṉippu/ |
| Russian | десерт | /dʲɪˈsʲert/ |
| Arabic | حلوى | /halwa/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 甜点 | /tiándiǎn/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɪˈzɜːt/
- American English: /dɪˈzɜːrt/
Historical Usage
The term 'dessert' became common in English during the 17th century, often referring to fruit and nuts served after the main meal.
Cultural Nuances
Different cultures have distinct desserts, such as baklava in the Middle East, mochi in Japan, and gulab jamun in India.