Punjabi · Adjectives
khatta
Sour
Acidic in taste like lemon or raw mango.
ਨਿੰਬੂ ਖੱਟਾ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ।
Lemon is sour.
'ਖੱਟਾ' (khatta) comes from the Sanskrit root for sour, reflecting a consistent meaning through its use in Indo-Aryan languages.
'Khatta' is primarily used in informal conversations, especially in culinary contexts. It is a common term across various Punjabi-speaking regions and is frequently found in traditional recipes.