Pongal

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːŋɡɑːl/

Definitions of Pongal

noun a Hindu festival celebrated in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, to mark the harvest season

Example Sentences

A1 Pongal is a traditional Indian festival.

A2 During Pongal, people cook a special dish called 'Pongal'.

B1 Many families celebrate Pongal by decorating their homes and exchanging gifts.

B2 Pongal is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the southern states of India.

C1 The four-day festival of Pongal is a time for feasting, rituals, and spending time with loved ones.

C2 Pongal is a significant cultural event in Tamil Nadu, with elaborate celebrations and traditional customs.

Examples of Pongal in a Sentence

formal Pongal is a traditional harvest festival celebrated in South India.

informal I can't wait to eat all the delicious Pongal dishes during the festival.

slang Let's get together and have a Pongal party this weekend!

figurative The atmosphere during Pongal is always filled with warmth and joy.

Grammatical Forms of Pongal

• past tense: Pongal-ed
• plural: Pongals
• comparative: more Pongal
• superlative: most Pongal
• present tense: Pongal
• future tense: will Pongal
• perfect tense: have Pongaled
• continuous tense: is Pongaling
• singular: Pongal
• positive degree: Pongal
• infinitive: to Pongal
• gerund: Pongaling
• participle: Pongal-ed

Origin and Evolution of Pongal

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Tamil

Story behind the word: The word 'Pongal' originated from the Tamil language in South India.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a traditional harvest festival, the word 'Pongal' has evolved to also mean a specific dish made during the festival, which is a sweet rice pudding cooked with jaggery and milk.