Gherkin Meaning in English

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US

ˈɡɜːkɪn

GUR-kin

UK

ɡˈɜːkɪn

GUR-kin

Definition

A gherkin is a small cucumber that is typically pickled and eaten as a crunchy, tangy snack or used as a topping in sandwiches and burgers.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in British English for pickled miniature cucumbers. In the US, 'pickle' is more common. Often appears as an ingredient in salads, sandwiches, or as a snack. Not to be confused with 'cucumber' (the fresh vegetable) or 'pickle' (any pickled vegetable in the US).

• Spanish: pepinillo - encurtido (pequeño pepino)
• Portuguese (BR): pepino em conserva - cornichon
• Portuguese (PT): pepino em conserva - cornichon
• Chinese (Simplified): 小酸黄瓜 - 腌黄瓜
• Chinese (Traditional): 小酸黃瓜 - 醃黃瓜
• Hindi: छोटा अचार वाला खीरा
• Arabic: خيار مخلل صغير
• Bengali: ঘারকিন (আচারযুক্ত ছোট শশা) - আচারযুক্ত ছোট শসা
• Russian: корнишон
• Japanese: ピクルス用キュウリ - ガーキン
• Vietnamese: dưa chuột bao tử ngâm
• Korean: 피클용 오이 - 게르킨
• Turkish: kornişon
• Urdu: گھرکن (اچاری کھیرا) - چھوٹا اچاری کھیرا
• Indonesian: acar ketimun mini - ketimun kecil (untuk acar)

Example Sentences

I like to eat a gherkin with my sandwich.

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Can I have a gherkin on my burger, please?

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She put a gherkin on top of the salad.

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Not everyone enjoys the sharp taste of a gherkin.

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They served the fish with a side of chopped gherkin and onions.

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You either love or hate the crunch of a gherkin in your sandwich.

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