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Assamese Vocabulary - Drinks

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In this lesson, you will learn about the vocabulary related to drinks in Assamese language. Assamese language has rich vocabulary that talks about the cultural background of the Assamese community. So let's start!

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Assamese Drinks

Assamese people love their traditional drinks as much as they love their food. The traditional drinks complement the food they have, and there are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Let's explore some of the popular drinks in Assamese culture!

Non-alcoholic drinks

Tea

Assam is famous for its tea plantations. Assam tea is known globally and is a favorite beverage among many. Assamese people are known to have tea many times a day. Tea-time in Assam is a perfect opportunity to sit and spend some time gossiping with friends and family.

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
চাহ/চায়	cha	Tea

• Person 1: মেজ নমস্তে এটা হ'ব নেকি চায়? (Mej namaste ata hob neki cha?) (Hello sir, shall we have tea?)
• Person 2: হাঁ, খুব ধন্যবাদ। (Haan, khub dhonyobad.) (Yes, thank you very much.)

Pitha pani

Pitha pani is a rice flour-based drink flavored with gondhhoraj lebu (citrus maxima). It’s a traditional winter drink popular in Assamese households. People usually consume it in the cold weather to keep the body warm.

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
পিঠা পানী	Pitha pani	Rice flour-based juice

• Person 1: কেতিয়া চলেই নিয়ম আছে পিঠা পানী পান কৰিবলৈ? (Ketia chalei niyom ase pitha pani pan koriboloi?) (Is there any specific way to consume Pitha Pani?)
• Person 2: হৈঁ নেকি, সেইটো তো আসাম লৰওঁকে ব্যপক প্ৰকাৰে খুজিবলৈই চলে। (Hin neki, seitu to Assam lorokhë byopok prokare khujiboloi sole.) (Not really, it varies from person to person in Assam.)

Alcoholic drinks

Xaj

Xaj is made of rice or maize, which is fermented and distilled. It’s a popular traditional drink of Assam, especially in rural areas. In earlier days, xaj used to be consumed on special occasions, but now it's consumed even on a daily basis.

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
শাহ/হাঁজ	Xaj	Traditional alcoholic drink

• Person 1: নতুন সাধনা চিনা কেনেকৈ এটা বানায়? (Notun sadhna china kenekei eta banai?) (How is this drink made?)
• Person 2: পাঠ আহিছ এখন নিজৰ আঙুল দিয়া দেখক। (Path ahis ekhon nije aangul dia dekho.) (I have sent you the recipe, now have a look.)

Zu Mai

Zu Mai is a type of rice beer, which is a popular drink in the Assam region. It's consumed during festivals and also used in sacred rituals. To prevent it from going bad, traditional methods like bamboo tubes are used for storing.

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
জু মাই	Ju mai	Traditional rice beer

• Person 1: জু মাই খোৱাল পাইছে চকুৰ? (Ju mai khowal paiche chokur?) (Have you tasted Zu Mai before?)
• Person 2: হাঁচ্ বিলাকী এখনলোঁ তো পতিয়াও কখনো খোৱা নাইছিলো? (Haan bilaki ekinloro to patiya'o kakhono khowa naihilo?) (Yes, it's very tasty. Haven't had for a long time though.)

Conclusion

Assamese drinks are an integral part of the Assamese culture. You can also check out the Find native speakers and ask them any questions to know more about the Assamese culture. You can also check out the Vocabulary page to improve your Assamese language learning experience. Try out these drinks whenever you get a chance to visit Assam! 😊

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Sources

• Assamese language - Wikipedia

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