Grocery Shopping Trivia

In Dhivehi, what do you call a ripe banana?

• Meyvaa

• Dhonkeyo

Answer explanation

According to Radheef (The Online Dhivehi Dictionary), a banana is called Fai keyo. And a ripe banana is known as Dhonkeyo.

Pomegranate is a fruit that has numerous health benefits. What would you say in Dhivehi if you wanted to know how much a pomegranate costs?

• Annaaru vikkanee kihaa varakah?

• Aafalu vikkanee kihaa varakah?

Answer explanation

Pomegranate is known as Annaaru in Dhivehi.

"Vikkanee kihaa varakah?" is a question that asks, "How much are you selling these for?"

Coconut is one of the main ingredients used in Maldivian cuisine. It's called ______, in Dhivehi.

• Kurumba

• Kaashi

Answer explanation

Ripe coconut, known as "kaashi," is used in many traditional Dhivehi dishes.

Unripe coconut is called a kurumba, and traditionally, Maldivians offer coconut water to guests as a refreshment.

I usually refer to this as "chili." But this specific type is the Scotch bonnet. Its called ________ in Dhivehi.

• Mirus

• Githeyo Mirus

Answer explanation

Mirus = Chilli

Githeyo Mirus = Scotch Bonnet

Do you like Pineapple on your Pizza? I surely do 😋

In Dhivehi, It's called _______.

• Alanaasi

• Aafalu

Answer explanation

In Dhivehi, Aafalu is Apple. But pineapple has a totally unique name called Alanaasi.