Where does “Chutney” come from?
Chutney (German) comes from English chutney, from Hindi चटनी, from Hindi चाटना, from Maharastri Prakrit 𑀘𑀝𑁆𑀝𑁂𑀇 — to lick.
Chutney (German): chutney
Ancestry of “Chutney”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | chutney | A sweet or savory but usually spicy condiment,... |
| 2 | Hindi | चटनी | chutney, pickle, sauce, seasoning |
| 3 | Hindi | चाटना | to lick; to eat with appetite |
| 4 | Maharastri Prakrit | 𑀘𑀝𑁆𑀝𑁂𑀇 | to lick |