Dosa batter’s Hindi translation printed on packet sparks laughter fest on Twitter

The image shows a packet on which “Idly/ Dosa Batter” is written in English along with the translation in two other languages.

Published on: May 13, 2020, 17:04:55 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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An image of a packet of dosa batter is now being shared on Twitter by many. It’s the Hindi translation printed on the packet which has turned it into a source of laughter for many and there’s a chance that it will leave you in splits too.

The image shows the package which has caused a laughter fest. (Screengrab)

The image shows a packet on which “Idly/ Dosa Batter” is written in English along with the translation in two other languages. The translation in Hindi shows idly and dosa printed correctly. However, it’s the translation of the world “batter” which has left people laughing out loud. Turns out, instead of “ghol” the word printed for batter is “Ballebaj” – the Hindi word used for a batsman.

“Damn you Google Translate!” wrote a Twitter user and shared the image.

In fact, when you search the translation for batter on Google, this is the first suggestion you get:

Twitter couldn’t let the opportunity pass and dropped varied comments on the translation gaffe.

“What happens when you idly use Google translate,” joked a Twitter user. “I was stumped reading this. And it is runs out when ballebaaz gets over?” commented another. “A clear case of using Google translate,” wrote another. “We come across such gems often,” tweeted a fourth.

What do you think of the translation gaffe?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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