Naan: meaning, definitions and examples
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naan
[ nษหn ]
Indian cuisine
A type of leavened bread, typically of teardrop shape and traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven.
Synonyms
Indian bread, flatbread.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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naan |
In the same context as the first entry, it emphasizes the specific type of bread commonly associated with Indian meals and known for its soft, fluffy texture.
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Indian bread |
This phrase is used in a broader sense to refer to various types of bread in Indian cuisine, including naan, roti, paratha, and others. It is useful when you are referring to multiple types or are unsure which type it is.
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flatbread |
This is a more general term and can refer to any type of flat, generally unleavened bread from various cuisines. It includes naan but also pitas, tortillas, and other similar breads.
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Examples of usage
- I ordered some naan to go with my curry.
- The naan was fluffy and delicious.
Internet slang
An expression used to indicate agreement or affirmation.
Synonyms
agreed, yes.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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yes |
Use 'yes' for simple affirmative responses, particularly in informal conversations.
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Examples of usage
- Person 1: Let's grab some lunch. Person 2: Naan, sounds good!
Translations
Translations of the word "naan" in other languages:
๐ต๐น naan
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Naan
๐ฎ๐ฉ naan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ naan
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณ
๐ซ๐ท naan
๐ช๐ธ naan
๐น๐ท naan
๐ฐ๐ท ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ naan
๐ธ๐ฐ naan
๐จ๐ณ ้ฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ naan
๐ฎ๐ธ naan
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ naan
๐ฒ๐ฝ naan
Etymology
The word 'naan' originated from the Persian word 'non' which means bread. Naan has been a staple food in Central and South Asia for centuries, with different variations found in various regions. It is believed to have been brought to the Indian subcontinent by the Mughals during the medieval period.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,781, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 38778 jacaranda
- 38779 plangent
- 38780 ablate
- 38781 naan
- 38782 overspent
- 38783 equability
- 38784 convectional
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