Marathi · Food & Drink
आंबा
amba
Mango
Beginnernoun
Definition
The king of fruits — and the Ratnagiri Alphonso (hapus) is the king of mangoes.
Example
हापूस आंबा जगात भारी!
The Alphonso mango is the world's best!
Etymology
The term 'आंबा' (amba) originates from the Sanskrit 'आम्र' (āmra), meaning mango. This term has been integral to both language and culture due to the mango's popularity in Maharashtra.
How & Where It’s Used
आंबा (amba) is used informally in daily conversations and formally in written texts such as cookbooks and articles. It is celebrated during the mango season.
Literary Heritage
Mango has been referenced extensively in Marathi poetry and literature, particularly in celebratory contexts.