Gujarati · Food & Drink

મીઠું

mithu

Salt

Beginnernoun

Definition

Salt — Gujarat's salt pans stretch to the horizon; oddly, mithu means sweet too!

Example

થોડું મીઠું નાખો.

Add a little salt.

Etymology

'મીઠું' (mithu) comes from the Sanskrit 'मधुर' (madhura), meaning sweet or salt-like. It relates to the essential role of salt in food preservation and flavoring.

How & Where It’s Used

'મીઠું' is used in both spoken and written contexts, prominently in culinary instructions and food preparation discussions, particularly in households.

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