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Central Khmer Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Central Khmer learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about fruits in the Central Khmer language. Fruits are not only delicious but also full of nutrients, and are grown in different parts of Cambodia. Knowing the names of different fruits in Central Khmer is not only useful for everyday conversations but also gives valuable insights into Cambodian culture. So let's dive in and expand our vocabulary!

Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Animals & Introducing Yourself.

Vocabulary

Here is a table of Central Khmer fruits to help you develop your vocabulary:

Central Khmer	Pronunciation	English
ផ្លែ	ple	Fruit
ប្រឡង	proalang	Pineapple
ក្រឡាញ់	kralaang	Coconut
ក្រុង	krung	Banana
ប៉េង	baeng	Mango
ម្នាស់	mnas	Pineapple
ដុំ	dom	Orange
ផ្សិត	psit	Apple
ស្លាប់	slap	Papaya
ស្ពៃ	spay	Grape
ក្រសាប	krasap	Grapefruit
ត្រីវ៉ាន់	treivanh	Watermelon
ប៉ូកេស្ដ	pokestda	Starfruit

Culture

Fruits in Cambodia play a significant role in local cuisine and daily life. Cambodians love to have fruits for snacks, dessert or a refreshing drink during the hot summer days. The fruit stalls can be found everywhere in markets or along roadsides, displaying a vast range of tropical fruits. Cambodia is famous for its sweet Pineapple, which is grown in different provinces of Cambodia such as Tboung Khmom, Kampong Cham, Kampot, and Kep.

Apart from fresh fruits, there are many traditional Cambodian desserts that use different types of fruits, such as mango, jackfruit or papaya. One such dessert is "num ansom chrouk" made of sticky rice mixed with banana and coconut milk wrapped up in banana leaves and steamed.

In Cambodia, there is an event called "Kan Ben" which is a religious ceremony that takes place between September to November at the end of the rainy season. During this festival, Cambodians make offerings of food to their ancestors, and fruits play a crucial role in these offerings.

Dialogue

Here's a conversation that you might have when buying fruit in a market:

• Vendor: តើអ្នកចង់ទិញផ្លែអ្វីមែនទេ? (touy neng chol tthom ple avey mne te?) (What fruit do you want to buy?)
• Customer: ខ្ញុំចង់ទិញប្រឡង។ (knhom chol tthom proalang) (I want to buy pineapple.)
• Vendor: ស្រស់ស្អាតមែនទេ? (srosat mean te?) (Is it ripe enough?)
• Customer: បាទមាន។ (bat mean) (Yes, it is.)

Tips

- Cambodian fruit sellers might use different names to refer to fruits in different regions, especially those that are grown locally, so it's always helpful to ask for clarification. - Many fruits in Cambodia are seasonal, so it's better to buy them when they are in season, for better taste and freshness.

To improve your Central Khmer Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources

• Cambodian cuisine
• Kan Ben festival
• Pineapple

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