When discussing the small, pickled green buds used in Mediterranean cooking, the following Hindi terms are used: Kabra (कबरा): The standard Hindi name for the edible flower buds of the Capparis spinosa plant. Kair (कैर) or Karir (करीर): These names often refer to the wild variety found in Rajasthan and North India ( Capparis decidua ). The fruits and buds of this plant are a staple in traditional Rajasthani dishes like Ker Sangri . Hainsa (हैंसा) or Kanthari (कंथारी): Specific local names for varieties like Capparis sepiaria , which are used in traditional medicine. 2. Behavioral Meaning If used as a verb or to describe an action, "caper" refers to: Gujarati: કેરડો kerdo • Hindi: कैर kair, कैरिया kairiya, करीर karir, करील karil, करीं kareen, पीचू pichu, टींट teent, टेंटी tenti • Kannada
Since "Caper" has three distinct meanings (a criminal adventure, a playful jump, and a pickled flower bud), this guide is divided into three sections with contextual examples and Hindi translations.
Guide: "Caper" in Hindi (अर्थ, प्रयोग और अनुवाद) 1. Caper as a "Criminal/Illegal Adventure" (Most Common Usage) Meaning: A short, funny, or slightly illegal activity; a heist or a scam. Often used in movies ("Caper film" like Ocean's Eleven ). Best Hindi Translations:
साज़िश (Saazish) – Conspiracy/plot चोरी-छिपे का खेल (Chori-chipe ka khel) – A sneaky game हल्की-फुल्की ठगी (Halki-phulki thagi) – A light-hearted scam अपराधिक साहसिक कार्य (Aparaadhik saahasik kaary) – Criminal adventure caper in hindi
Example Sentences: | English | Hindi | | :--- | :--- | | The movie is a comedy caper about stealing a diamond. | यह फिल्म एक हीरा चुराने की हास्य साज़िश पर आधारित है। | | They planned a little caper to get back at the boss. | बॉस से बदला लेने के लिए उन्होंने एक छोटी-सी चोरी-छिपे की साज़िश रची। | | The police foiled the gang's latest caper. | पुलिस ने गिरोह की नवीनतम ठगी को नाकाम कर दिया। |
2. Caper as a "Playful Leap or Skip" (Physical Movement) Meaning: To jump or dance around in a happy, energetic way (often used for children or animals). Best Hindi Translations:
उछलना-कूदना (Uchalna-Koodna) – Jumping and hopping कलाबाज़ी (Kalaabaazi) – Somersaults / antics खुशी से उछल पड़ना (Khushi se uchal padna) – To jump with joy नटखट हरकत (Natkhat harkat) – Naughty/mischievous movement When discussing the small, pickled green buds used
Example Sentences: | English | Hindi | | :--- | :--- | | The kids were capering around the garden. | बच्चे बगीचे में उछल-कूद कर रहे थे। | | The puppy capered at my feet. | पिल्ला मेरे पैरों के पास कलाबाज़ियाँ कर रहा था। | | She capered off the stage after winning. | जीतने के बाद वह खुशी से उछलती हुई मंच से उतरी। |
3. Caper as a "Capers" (Food – Capers in cooking) Meaning: The pickled flower buds of the Capparis spinosa plant. Used in pasta, salads, and sauces (e.g., Piccata). Note: This is a specific ingredient, not a translation of the verb. Best Hindi Translation:
केपर (Kepar) – Transliterated; no direct Hindi word exists. खट्टे-तीखे फूल की कली (Khatte-teekhe phool ki kali) – Sour-spicy flower bud. Caper as a "
Example Sentence: | English | Hindi | | :--- | :--- | | Add capers to the lemon butter sauce. | नींबू-बटर सॉस में केपर डालें। |
Grammatical Forms (Verb Conjugation for "to caper" – meaning to jump playfully) | Tense | English | Hindi | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Present | I caper | मैं उछल-कूद करता हूँ | | Past | He capered | वह उछल-कूद कर रहा था | | Future | They will caper | वे खुशी से उछलेंगे |