Chapati: meaning, definitions and examples

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chapati

 

[ หˆtสƒสŒpษ™ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food preparation

A type of unleavened bread originating from the Indian subcontinent, typically made from whole wheat flour, water, and salt. Chapatis are commonly cooked on a griddle or tava and are a staple food in many Indian households.

Synonyms

flatbread, phulka, roti

Examples of usage

  • Would you like some chapatis with your curry?
  • She learned how to make perfect chapatis from her grandmother.
  • The aroma of freshly baked chapatis filled the kitchen.

Translations

Translations of the word "chapati" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chapati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคชเคพเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chapati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ chapati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐะฟะฐั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chapati

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฃใƒ‘ใƒ†ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chapati

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chapati

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงapati

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจํŒŒํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุจุงุชูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chapati

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chapati

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐๅธ•่’‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ chapati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ chapati

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‡ะฐะฟะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒžแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงapati

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chapati

Etymology

The word 'chapati' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'cakravartฤซ', which means 'emperor'. Chapatis have been a traditional food in the Indian subcontinent for centuries, with references dating back to ancient texts. They were commonly prepared and consumed as a staple food due to their simplicity and nutritional value.

See also: chap, chapel, chapter.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,541, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.