Fruits

1. आम

   Aam

   Mango

   Usage

   The classic summer fruit of the region. A ripe one is called "पाकल".

   Grammar Note

   "आम" is the common word, the same as in Hindi.

2. केला

   Ke-laa

   Banana

   Usage

   A familiar fruit sold in every market.

   Grammar Note

   "केरा" also exists locally, but "केला" is understood in markets.

3. सेब

   Seb

   Apple

   Usage

   A fruit brought in from northern India.

   Grammar Note

   Used as a bare noun.

4. संतरा

   San-ta-raa

   Orange

   Usage

   A citrus fruit common in winter.

   Grammar Note

   Used as a bare noun.

5. अंगूर

   An-gur

   Grape

   Usage

   Often sold by weight in bunches.

   Grammar Note

   Used as a bare noun.

6. नींबू

   Nin-bu

   Lime / Lemon

   Usage

   A small citrus squeezed over food and drinks.

   Grammar Note

   The regional spelling "नेबू" is also seen.

7. तरबूज

   Tar-buj

   Watermelon

   Usage

   Sold by the slice in hot weather.

   Grammar Note

   Used as a bare noun.

8. खरबूजा

   Khar-bu-jaa

   Melon

   Usage

   A sweet summer melon.

   Grammar Note

   Used as a bare noun.

9. पपीता

   Pa-pi-taa

   Papaya

   Usage

   A fruit eaten at breakfast or as a snack.

   Grammar Note

   Used as a bare noun.

10. अमरूद

    Am-rud

    Guava

    Usage

    Often sold at street stalls with salt.

    Grammar Note

    Used as a bare noun.

11. नारियल

    Naa-ri-yal

    Coconut

    Usage

    The nut is cracked open to drink the water inside.

    Grammar Note

    The regional spelling "नरियर" is also seen.

12. अनार

    A-naar

    Pomegranate

    Usage

    A fruit packed with red seeds.

    Grammar Note

    Used as a bare noun.

13. लीची

    Li-chi

    Lychee

    Usage

    A well-known early-summer fruit of Bihar.

    Grammar Note

    Used as a bare noun.

14. जामुन

    Jaa-mun

    Jamun (Indian blackberry)

    Usage

    A small purple fruit that stains the tongue.

    Grammar Note

    Used as a bare noun.

15. इमली

    Im-li

    Tamarind

    Usage

    Used for sourness in dishes and sweets.

    Grammar Note

    Used as a bare noun.

16. बेल

    Bel

    Bael (wood apple)

    Usage

    A hard-shelled fruit used for summer drinks.

    Grammar Note

    Used as a bare noun.

17. कटहर

    Kat-har

    Jackfruit

    Usage

    A large fruit; the unripe one is cooked as a vegetable.

    Grammar Note

    "कटहल" is another spelling.

18. खजूर

    Kha-jur

    Date

    Usage

    A sweet fruit usually sold dried.

    Grammar Note

    Used as a bare noun.

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