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I love Indian food, and my favourite dish is dal rice.
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Meaning of "dal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DAL

dal  [dɑːl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dal is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

dal

Dal

Dal or pappu or paripu is a dried pulse which has been split. The outer hull is usually stripped off; dal that has not been hulled is described as chilka, e.g. chilka urad dal, mung dal chilka. The word dal is also used to name the thick stew prepared from these pulses, an important part of Indian, Nepali, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, West Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine. It is regularly eaten with rice in southern India, and with both rice and roti throughout northern India and Pakistan as well as Bangladesh, East India, and Nepal where Dal Baht is the staple food for much of the population. Dal is a ready source of proteins for a balanced diet containing little or no meat. Sri Lankan cooking of dal resembles that of southern Indian dishes.

Definition of dal in the English dictionary

The definition of dal in the dictionary is split grain, a common foodstuff in India; pulse.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DAL


aal
ɑːl
Baal
bɑːl
banal
bəˈnɑːl
Bhopal
bəʊˈpɑːl
carl
kɑːl
corral
kɒˈrɑːl
Dahl
dɑːl
etoile
eɪˈtwɑːl
halal
hɑːˈlɑːl
Imphal
ɪmˈfɑːl
Internationale
ˌɪntənæʃəˈnɑːl
locale
ləʊˈkɑːl
marl
mɑːl
morale
mɒˈrɑːl
musicale
ˌmjuːzɪˈkɑːl
parle
pɑːl
rationale
ˌræʃəˈnɑːl
riyal
rɪˈjɑːl
taal
tɑːl
toile
twɑːl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DAL

dakoity
Dakota
Dakotan
daks
dal segno
Daladier
Dalai Lama
dalapon
dalasi
dale
daled
daledh
Dalek
Dales
dalesman
dalesmen
daleth
Dalglish
dalgyte

WORDS THAT END LIKE DAL

anal
special
survival
teal
technical
terminal
the National
the real
total
traditional
trial
tropical
tutorial
typical
universal
usual
vertical
virtual
visual
vital

Synonyms and antonyms of dal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DAL

Find out the translation of dal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

DAL
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dal
570 millions of speakers

English

dal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दाल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дал
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dal
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

dal
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ダール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

DAL
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dal
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பருப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डाळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dal
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dal
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дав
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

dal
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Dal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dal
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dal
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DAL»

The term «dal» is very widely used and occupies the 3.335 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dal

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Famous quotes and sentences with the word dal.
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Madhur Bhandarkar
I love Indian food, and my favourite dish is dal rice.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DAL»

Discover the use of dal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Dal & Kadhi
If you are searching for unique and delicious accompaniments to roti and rice, then this book is a one-stop answer!
Sanjeev Kapoor, 2009
2
The Dal Cookbook
This book offers recipes for making delicious dishes with dal.
Krishna Dutta, 2013
3
An Introduction to G-Convergence
N. D. A. M. ) during the spring of 1987. This text is far from being a treatise on r -convergence and its appli cations.
Gianni Dal Maso, 1993
4
The Ultimate Dal Cookbook
Which is why this book is a must-have for every cook and lover of good food.
Mona Verma, 2004
5
Non-Persons:
The political left and right both display this disturbing mentality. In this extensively documented, polemical book, Alessandro Dal Lago clearly takes a stand regarding the most profound impulses in Italian society.
Alessandro Dal Lago, 2009
6
Dal Tokyo
Collects the complete strips of a comic series that reflected a convergence between Texas and Japanese cultures, in an edition that offers insight into the creator's "ratty line" illustrations, wordplay, and non-sequiturs.
Gary Panter, 2012
7
Exiles of Dal Ryeas
Only time and the powerful "Tal" will reveal the secrets of the Exiles of Dal Ryeas. About the Author: Paula Kalamaras has been writing for many years with writing partner Paul Kraly.
Paula Kalamaras, 2010
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Zero Oil Dal & Chawal
This Collection Of Your Favourite Recipes Cooked Without Oil Is Sure To Bring A Smile To Your Face And Encourage You To Put On Your Chef S Cap And Treat Yourself And Your Family To More Joyous, Healthier, Tastier Meals!
Tarla Dalal, 2007
9
Lawyers' Professional Responsibility
The fourth edition of Lawyers' Professional Responsibility provides a comprehensive and accessible treatment of lawyers' professional and ethical responsibilities.
Gino Evan Dal Pont, 2010
10
Voice: Onstage and Off
This second edition is extensively illustrated and accompanied by an all-new website, full of audio and text resources, including:Extensive teacher guides including.
Robert Barton, Rocco dal Vera, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dal is used in the context of the following news items.
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Islanders' Joshua Ho-Sang, Michael Dal Colle blooming as pros
Ho-Sang, the 28th pick in the 2014 draft, along with fifth overall pick Michael Dal Colle are inching closer to being pros after strong seasons in ... «Newsday, Jul 15»
2
Dal students start helpline for sexual assault victims
WATCH: Dalhousie students are setting up a 24/7 crisis line for victims of sexual assault. The pilot project starts in the fall and is completely ... «Globalnews.ca, Jul 15»
3
Goldman Sachs Reiterates Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) As "Buy …
In analysts note sent to investors and clients on Tuesday, 7 July, Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) stock “Buy” was maintained by Analysts at ... «OctaFinance.com, Jul 15»
4
Dal Lake to host Asia's longest iftar
The organisers would be laying carpets on 1.6 kilometre stretch of the footpath by the Dal Lake. In a traditional style, a dastarkhawan will be ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
5
No atta-dal, poor go hungry in nation's food bowl
The state government's flagship Atta-Dal scheme has been lying suspended for the last eight months or so. Reports emerging from various ... «Chandigarh Tribune, Jul 15»
6
Dal students take home top prize in international geoscience …
FIELD Challengers Darragh O'Connor (Top left), Connor Wentzell (Bottom Left), Kenneth Martyns-Yellowe (Top Right) and Advisor Bill ... «Dal News, Jul 15»
7
Save the Dal make plea to new Council
Representing the Save the Dal group, Colin Stutt gave a presentation outlining how good practice carried out in the Highlands of Scotland and ... «Ballymoney and Moyle Times, Jul 15»
8
Don't Miss: Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL), New Gold, Inc …
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 2.90% and weekly performance is 0.15%. On last trading ... «Stock Transcript, Jul 15»
9
To Check Price Rise, Government to Import 5000 Tonnes of Urad Dal
The government today said it is considering importing 5,000 tonnes of urad dal to improve domestic availability and check price rise. «Outlook, Jul 15»
10
Captain, Badal both turncoats, untrustworthy politicians: Dal Khalsa …
Captain, Badal both turncoats, untrustworthy politicians: Dal Khalsa reacts to Badal-Amrinder statements on Khalistan, Amritsar Declaration. «SikhSiyasat.Net, Jul 15»

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