manty
word
Definition
A type of steamed dumpling from Central Asian cuisines, especially Uzbekistan, usually stuffed with spiced meat and sometimes pumpkin or vegetables.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in food-related contexts; 'manty' is a loanword, and you may also see the spellings 'manti' or 'mantı.' Common in Central Asian, Turkish, and some Middle Eastern cuisines. Often served with yogurt or sauce.
Spanish: manty (empanadilla uzbeka)Portuguese (BR): manty (bolinho uzbeque recheado)Portuguese (PT): manty (pastel uzbeque recheado)Chinese (Simplified): 馕饼（乌兹别克蒸饺）Chinese (Traditional): 饢餅（烏茲別克蒸餃）Hindi: मांटी (उज़्बेक पकौड़ी)Arabic: مانتي (زلابية أوزبكية محشوة بالبخار)Bengali: মান্তিRussian: мантыJapanese: マンティ - マンティ（中央アジアの蒸し餃子）Vietnamese: manti - bánh bao hấp (manti)Korean: 만티Turkish: mantıUrdu: منتئیIndonesian: manty - manti
Example Sentences
We tried manty at a Uzbek restaurant.
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Manty is often filled with meat and onions.
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My grandmother knows how to make delicious manty.
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If you visit Tashkent, you have to try their traditional manty.
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I could eat plate after plate of manty—it’s so good with yogurt.
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Have you ever tried homemade manty at a family gathering?
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