Kumara: meaning, definitions and examples

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kumara

[ kʉˈmɑːrə ]

Noun

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food

A sweet potato native to the tropical regions of the Americas, typically orange or purple in color. Kumara is a popular ingredient in many dishes due to its sweet flavor and nutritional value.

Synonyms

batata, sweet potato.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
kumara	This is another spelling variant of 'kumara,' also referring to sweet potatoes primarily in New Zealand. It's less common but can be found in similar contexts. Try adding kumara to your stew for a sweet twist You can find kumara at most local markets
sweet potato	Commonly used in general English-speaking contexts, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom, 'sweet potato' refers to the orange-fleshed tuber often used in a variety of dishes from casseroles to fries. We're having sweet potato pie for dessert Sweet potatoes are very nutritious and versatile
batata	Predominantly used in Latin America and some parts of Asia, 'batata' can refer to both sweet potatoes and regular potatoes depending on the region and context. I love to make batata fries In Brazil, batata often refers to sweet potato varieties

Word

Description / Examples

kumara

This is another spelling variant of 'kumara,' also referring to sweet potatoes primarily in New Zealand. It's less common but can be found in similar contexts.

Try adding kumara to your stew for a sweet twist
You can find kumara at most local markets

sweet potato

Commonly used in general English-speaking contexts, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom, 'sweet potato' refers to the orange-fleshed tuber often used in a variety of dishes from casseroles to fries.

We're having sweet potato pie for dessert
Sweet potatoes are very nutritious and versatile

batata

Predominantly used in Latin America and some parts of Asia, 'batata' can refer to both sweet potatoes and regular potatoes depending on the region and context.

I love to make batata fries
In Brazil, batata often refers to sweet potato varieties

Examples of usage

Roasted kumara is a delicious side dish for any meal.
I used kumara instead of regular potatoes in my soup for a unique twist.

Translations

Translations of the word "kumara" in other languages:

🇵🇹 kumara

🇮🇳 कुमारा

🇩🇪 Kumara

🇮🇩 kumara

🇺🇦 кумара

🇵🇱 kumara

🇯🇵 クマラ

🇫🇷 kumara

🇪🇸 kumara

🇹🇷 kumara

🇰🇷 쿠마라

🇸🇦 كومارا

🇨🇿 kumara

🇸🇰 kumara

🇨🇳 库马拉 (Kùmǎlā)

🇸🇮 kumara

🇮🇸 kumara

🇰🇿 кумара

🇬🇪 კუმარა

🇦🇿 kumara

🇲🇽 kumara

Etymology

The word 'kumara' comes from the Maori language of New Zealand, where it refers to sweet potatoes. The Maori people introduced the cultivation of kumara to New Zealand centuries ago, and it has since become a staple crop in the country. Kumara has a rich history in Maori culture and continues to be an important food source in New Zealand.