Cooking & Markets

13 phrases · Mauritian Creole with romanization, English and audio

  1. Kot bazar lokal ete?

    Where is the local market?

    Usage

    Asking where the local market is

    Grammar Note

    The dictionary glosses "lokal" as made in Mauritius. Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  2. Kouma sa ingredian-la apele?

    What is this ingredient called?

    Usage

    Asking what an ingredient is called

    Grammar Note

    "ingredian" is the dictionary "ingredyan" in official spelling. Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  3. Sa manze-la bril boukou?

    Is this dish very spicy?

    Usage

    Asking whether the dish is very spicy

    Grammar Note

    The dictionary lists "bril" as hot with spice too. Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  4. Kouma ou prepar sa manze-la?

    How do you prepare this dish?

    Usage

    Asking how the dish is prepared

    Grammar Note

    Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  5. Kot mo kapav aste legim fre?

    Where can I buy fresh vegetables?

    Usage

    Asking where to buy fresh vegetables

    Grammar Note

    Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  6. Mo oule aprann kwi manze lokal.

    I'd like to learn to cook local food.

    Usage

    Saying you want to learn to cook local food

    Grammar Note

    Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  7. Eski mo kapav goute?

    Can I try a sample?

    Usage

    Asking to try a sample

    Grammar Note

    Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  8. Disel

    Salt

    Usage

    Seasoning word

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary word; it also appears in an idiom for being afraid

  9. Disik

    Sugar

    Usage

    Seasoning word

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary word; it is also an endearment

  10. Delwil

    Cooking oil

    Usage

    Seasoning word

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary and Wiktionary word

  11. Vineg

    Vinegar

    Usage

    Seasoning word

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary word

  12. Fromaz

    Cheese

    Usage

    Ingredient word

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary and Wiktionary word

  13. Dimiel

    Honey

    Usage

    Ingredient word

    Grammar Note

    The dictionary spells it "dimyel"; spelling converted

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