Pronunciation: /pændən/

Definitions of pandan

noun a tropical plant with fragrant leaves used in cooking and baking

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a pandan plant for my garden.

A2 Pandan leaves are commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking.

B1 The pandan extract gave the dessert a unique flavor.

B2 The pandan cake was a hit at the party.

C1 The pandan-infused cocktail was a refreshing twist on a classic drink.

C2 The chef created a pandan-infused ice cream that was a culinary masterpiece.

adjective describing something related to or flavored with pandan

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a pandan-scented candle for my room.

A2 She made a delicious pandan cake for the party.

B1 The restaurant served pandan-flavored ice cream as a special dessert.

B2 The spa offered a pandan-infused massage oil for relaxation.

C1 The pandan leaves added a unique flavor to the traditional dish.

C2 The pandan essence gave the cocktail a refreshing and exotic taste.

Examples of pandan in a Sentence

formal The pandan plant is commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine for its unique flavor and aroma.

informal I love the smell of pandan leaves when they are used in desserts like pandan cake.

slang Have you tried that new pandan-flavored bubble tea? It's so good!

figurative The pandan plant symbolizes resilience and adaptability in many cultures.

Grammatical Forms of pandan

past tense

pandaned

plural

pandans

comparative

more pandan

superlative

most pandan

present tense

pandan

future tense

will pandan

perfect tense

have pandaned

continuous tense

is pandaning

singular

pandan

positive degree

pandan

infinitive

to pandan

gerund

pandaning

participle

pandaned

Origin and Evolution of pandan

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Malay
Story behind the word: The word 'pandan' originated from the Malay language.
Evolution of the word: The word 'pandan' originally referred to a type of tropical plant with fragrant leaves commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking. Over time, it has also come to refer to the flavor and aroma associated with the plant, often used in desserts and beverages.