Ketchup Meaning in English
word
/ˈkɛtʃəp/
KECH-uhp
/kˈɛtʃʌp/
KECH-uhp
Definition
A thick, slightly sweet and sour sauce usually made from tomatoes, often eaten with foods like fries, burgers, and hot dogs.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an uncountable noun: 'some ketchup', not usually 'a ketchup' unless you mean a bottle or packet. Common with 'put on', 'dip in', and 'with'. In American English, 'ketchup' is more common than 'catsup'.
Spanish: kétchup - salsa de tomatePortuguese (BR): ketchupPortuguese (PT): ketchupChinese (Simplified): 番茄酱Chinese (Traditional): 番茄醬Hindi: केचप - टमाटर की चटनीArabic: كاتشبBengali: কেচাপRussian: кетчупJapanese: ケチャップVietnamese: tương càKorean: 케첩Turkish: ketçapUrdu: کیچپIndonesian: saus tomat
Example Sentences
I like ketchup on my fries.
basic
Can you pass the ketchup, please?
basic
There is no ketchup in the fridge.
basic
He puts ketchup on everything, even eggs.
natural
We ran out of ketchup, so I used mustard instead.
natural
Just a little ketchup is enough for me.
natural