Celery in Different Languages: How to Say Celery

Have you ever wondered how to say celery in different languages? Celery is a familiar vegetable used in salads, soups, sauces, juices, and many traditional dishes. Learning its name in other languages is useful for travelers, language learners, food lovers, translators, and anyone interested in how everyday foods are described around the world.

In this guide, you will discover celery translations in 70 different languages, along with simple English pronunciations and practical example sentences. This makes it easy to understand how to say celery naturally in different parts of the world.

Celery in All Languages

The word celery generally refers to the crisp green plant commonly used as a vegetable and seasoning. While the pronunciation and spelling change considerably between languages, many European languages have related forms because of the word’s long history in European languages.

Here is a convenient list showing how to say celery in different languages:

#	Language	Native phrase	Easy English pronunciation	Example sentence	English meaning
1	English	celery	SELL-uh-ree	I added celery to the soup.	I added celery to the soup.
2	Spanish	apio	AH-pee-oh	Compré apio para la ensalada.	I bought celery for the salad.
3	French	céleri	SAY-luh-ree	J’ai ajouté du céleri à la soupe.	I added celery to the soup.
4	German	Sellerie	zeh-luh-REE	Ich schneide Sellerie für die Suppe.	I am cutting celery for the soup.
5	Italian	sedano	seh-DAH-noh	Ho comprato del sedano fresco.	I bought fresh celery.
6	Portuguese	aipo	EYE-poh	Eu coloquei aipo na sopa.	I put celery in the soup.
7	Dutch	selderij	SELL-duh-ray	Ik voeg selderij toe aan de soep.	I am adding celery to the soup.
8	Swedish	selleri	SELL-uh-ree	Jag hackar selleri till salladen.	I am chopping celery for the salad.
9	Norwegian	selleri	SELL-uh-ree	Jeg kjøpte selleri i dag.	I bought celery today.
10	Danish	selleri	SELL-uh-ree	Jeg skærer selleri til salaten.	I am cutting celery for the salad.
11	Finnish	selleri	SELL-eh-ree	Lisäsin selleriä keittoon.	I added celery to the soup.
12	Icelandic	sellerí	SELL-eh-ree	Ég keypti sellerí í búðinni.	I bought celery at the store.
13	Irish	soilire	SILL-ih-ruh	Chuir mé soilire sa sailéad.	I put celery in the salad.
14	Scottish Gaelic	soilire	SILL-uh-ruh	Tha soilire anns an t-salad.	There is celery in the salad.
15	Welsh	seleri	seh-LEH-ree	Rwy’n ychwanegu seleri at y cawl.	I am adding celery to the soup.
16	Polish	seler	SEH-ler	Kupiłem świeży seler.	I bought fresh celery.
17	Czech	celer	TSEH-ler	Přidal jsem celer do polévky.	I added celery to the soup.
18	Slovak	zeler	ZEH-ler	Kúpil som čerstvý zeler.	I bought fresh celery.
19	Slovenian	zelena	zeh-LEH-nah	Dodal sem zeleno v juho.	I added celery to the soup.
20	Croatian	celer	TSEH-ler	Kupio sam svježi celer.	I bought fresh celery.
21	Serbian	celer / целер	TSEH-ler	Kupio sam svež celer.	I bought fresh celery.
22	Bosnian	celer	TSEH-ler	Dodao sam celer u supu.	I added celery to the soup.
23	Bulgarian	целина	tseh-LEE-nah	Добавих целина към супата.	I added celery to the soup.
24	Macedonian	целер	TSEH-ler	Додадов целер во супата.	I added celery to the soup.
25	Russian	сельдерей	sehl-deh-RYEY	Я добавил сельдерей в супу.	I added celery to the soup.
26	Ukrainian	селера	seh-LEH-rah	Я додав селеру до супу.	I added celery to the soup.
27	Belarusian	салера	sah-LEH-rah	Я дадаў салеру ў суп.	I added celery to the soup.
28	Lithuanian	salieras	sah-lee-EH-rahs	Į sriubą įdėjau salierų.	I added celery to the soup.
29	Latvian	selerija	seh-LEH-ree-yah	Es pievienoju seleriju zupai.	I am adding celery to the soup.
30	Estonian	seller	SELL-er	Lisasin supile sellerit.	I added celery to the soup.
31	Hungarian	zeller	ZEH-ler	Zellert tettem a levesbe.	I put celery in the soup.
32	Romanian	țelină	tseh-LEE-nuh	Am pus țelină în supă.	I put celery in the soup.
33	Albanian	selino	seh-LEE-noh	Shtova selino në supë.	I added celery to the soup.
34	Greek	σέλινο	SEH-lee-noh	Έβαλα σέλινο στη σούπα.	I put celery in the soup.
35	Turkish	kereviz	keh-reh-VEEZ	Çorbaya kereviz ekledim.	I added celery to the soup.
36	Azerbaijani	kərəviz	keh-reh-VEEZ	Şorbaya kərəviz əlavə etdim.	I added celery to the soup.
37	Armenian	նեխուր	neh-KHOOR	Ես նեխուր ավելացրի ապուրին։	I added celery to the soup.
38	Georgian	ნიახური	nee-ah-KHOO-ree	სუპში ნიახური დავამატე.	I added celery to the soup.
39	Persian	کرفس	kar-FESS	من کرفس به سوپ اضافه کردم.	I added celery to the soup.
40	Arabic	كرفس	KAR-fus	أضفت الكرفس إلى الحساء.	I added celery to the soup.
41	Hebrew	סלרי	SEL-eh-ree	הוספתי סלרי למרק.	I added celery to the soup.
42	Hindi	अजवाइन	uhj-wine	मैंने सूप में अजवाइन डाली।	I added celery to the soup.
43	Urdu	اجوائن	uhj-WAIN	میں نے سوپ میں اجوائن ڈالی۔	I added celery to the soup.
44	Bengali	সেলারি	seh-LAH-ree	আমি স্যুপে সেলারি দিয়েছি।	I added celery to the soup.
45	Punjabi	ਸੈਲਰੀ	seh-LER-ee	ਮੈਂ ਸੂਪ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੈਲਰੀ ਪਾਈ।	I added celery to the soup.
46	Gujarati	સેલરી	seh-LAIR-ee	મેં સૂપમાં સેલરી ઉમેરી.	I added celery to the soup.
47	Marathi	सेलरी	seh-LER-ee	मी सूपमध्ये सेलरी घातली.	I added celery to the soup.
48	Tamil	செலரி	seh-LAH-ree	நான் சூப்பில் செலரி சேர்த்தேன்.	I added celery to the soup.
49	Telugu	సెలెరీ	seh-leh-REE	నేను సూప్‌లో సెలెరీ వేశాను.	I added celery to the soup.
50	Kannada	ಸೆಲರಿ	seh-LUH-ree	ನಾನು ಸೂಪ್‌ಗೆ ಸೆಲರಿ ಹಾಕಿದೆ.	I added celery to the soup.
51	Malayalam	സെലറി	seh-LAIR-ee	ഞാൻ സൂപ്പിൽ സെലറി ചേർത്തു.	I added celery to the soup.
52	Odia	ସେଲେରି	seh-LEH-ree	ମୁଁ ସୁପ୍‌ରେ ସେଲେରି ଦେଲି।	I added celery to the soup.
53	Chinese (Mandarin)	芹菜	qín cài	我在汤里加了芹菜。	I added celery to the soup.
54	Japanese	セロリ	serori	スープにセロリを入れました。	I put celery in the soup.
55	Korean	셀러리	sell-reo-ri	수프에 셀러리를 넣었어요.	I put celery in the soup.
56	Vietnamese	cần tây	kuhn tay	Tôi cho cần tây vào súp.	I put celery in the soup.
57	Thai	ขึ้นฉ่าย	kheun-chai	ฉันใส่ขึ้นฉ่ายในซุป	I put celery in the soup.
58	Indonesian	seledri	seh-LED-ree	Saya menambahkan seledri ke sup.	I added celery to the soup.
59	Malay	saderi	sah-DEH-ree	Saya menambah saderi ke dalam sup.	I added celery to the soup.
60	Filipino	kintsay	KEEN-tsigh	Naglagay ako ng kintsay sa sopas.	I put celery in the soup.
61	Swahili	seleri	seh-LEH-ree	Niliweka seleri kwenye supu.	I put celery in the soup.
62	Afrikaans	seldery	SELL-duh-ree	Ek voeg seldery by die sop.	I am adding celery to the soup.
63	Amharic	ሴሌሪ	seh-LEH-ree	ሴሌሪ ወደ ሾርባው ጨመርኩ።	I added celery to the soup.
64	Somali	seleri	seh-LEH-ree	Waxaan maraqa ku daray seleri.	I added celery to the soup.
65	Malagasy	seleria	seh-LEH-ree-ah	Nampiana seleria ny lasopy.	Celery was added to the soup.
66	Esperanto	celerio	tseh-LEH-ree-oh	Mi aldonis celerion al la supo.	I added celery to the soup.
67	Latin	apium	AH-pee-oom	Apium in pulmento posui.	I put celery in the soup.
68	Basque	apioa	ah-pee-OH-ah	Apioa zopari gehitu diot.	I added celery to the soup.
69	Catalan	api	ah-PEE	He afegit api a la sopa.	I added celery to the soup.
70	Galician	apio	AH-pee-oh	Engadín apio á sopa.	I added celery to the soup.

What Is Celery?

Celery is a crunchy, aromatic plant commonly eaten as a vegetable. Its stalks are especially popular in salads, soups, stews, stir-fries, sauces, and snacks. The leaves and seeds can also be used for flavoring.

The plant belongs to the Apiaceae family, which also includes carrots, parsley, fennel, and coriander. Celery is valued for its fresh flavor and crisp texture.

Why Learn Celery Translations?

Knowing the word for celery in another language can be surprisingly practical.

If you are traveling, shopping for groceries, reading a foreign recipe, or communicating with someone from another country, knowing the local food vocabulary makes everyday conversations easier.

For language learners, food words are also useful because they appear frequently in menus, recipes, supermarkets, cooking instructions, and casual conversations.

How to Say Celery in Different Languages

The translation of celery varies significantly across language families.

For example, Spanish uses apio, Italian uses sedano, Turkish uses kereviz, Chinese uses 芹菜, and Japanese uses セロリ. Several European languages use forms that are historically related, while other languages have completely different words.

When learning a new language, it is helpful to learn the native spelling together with a simple pronunciation guide. This lets you recognize the word when reading it and use it when speaking.

Celery Around the World

Celery is used in many different cuisines around the world.

In European cooking, it is commonly used as a base ingredient for soups, sauces, stews, and vegetable dishes. In Asian cuisines, celery may appear in stir-fries, soups, noodle dishes, and other savory recipes.

In many countries, celery is also eaten raw. Its crunchy stalks can be served with dips, added to salads, or blended into drinks.

Although the cooking traditions differ, celery remains a useful ingredient because its mild, fresh flavor works well with many other foods.

Celery Vocabulary for Travelers

If you are visiting a foreign country, knowing the local word for celery can help when buying ingredients or ordering food.

You may see the word on:

• Grocery store labels
• Restaurant menus
• Food packaging
• Farmers’ market signs
• Recipe books
• Cooking websites
• Ingredient lists

Learning the word in advance can also be helpful if you are discussing ingredients with a local cook or asking whether a particular dish contains celery.

Are Celery and Celery Root the Same?

Celery and celery root come from closely related forms of the same plant, but they are used differently.

Celery is generally grown for its crisp stalks and leaves. Celery root, also called celeriac, is cultivated mainly for its large underground stem and has a different appearance and culinary use.

Because some languages use related words for celery and celeriac, context can sometimes be important when translating recipes or shopping for ingredients.

Celery in All Languages: Quick Learning Tips

The easiest way to remember food vocabulary is to connect each word with something familiar.

Try these methods:

1. Read the native spelling aloud. This helps connect the written word with its sound.
2. Use the word in a sentence. A practical sentence is easier to remember than an isolated vocabulary item.
3. Group related languages together. Similar words can help you recognize patterns.
4. Practice while cooking. Say the word when you see or use celery.
5. Review regularly. Short, repeated practice is more effective than memorizing a long list once.

Common Uses of Celery

Celery is a versatile ingredient and can be used in many everyday dishes.

Soups and Stews

Chopped celery is frequently cooked with onions, carrots, and other vegetables to create a flavorful base for soups and stews.

Salads

Raw celery adds a crisp texture to green salads, chicken salads, pasta salads, and other cold dishes.

Snacks

Celery sticks can be eaten raw with dips, spreads, or other toppings.

Juices and Smoothies

Celery is also used in fresh vegetable juices and blended drinks.

Seasoning

Celery leaves and celery seeds can add aroma and flavor to different dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is celery called in Spanish?

Celery is called apio in Spanish. It is commonly used in soups, salads, sauces, and other dishes.

2. How do you say celery in different languages?

The word changes from language to language. Some examples include apio in Spanish, sedano in Italian, céleri in French, kereviz in Turkish, 芹菜 in Mandarin Chinese, and セロリ in Japanese.

3. What is celery called in Hindi and Urdu?

In Hindi, celery is commonly referred to as अजवाइन, while in Urdu it is commonly written as اجوائن. However, regional usage can vary, and these terms may also refer to related aromatic seeds or herbs in South Asian contexts.

4. What is celery called in Chinese?

Celery is called 芹菜 in Mandarin Chinese. The term is widely used for the common celery vegetable.

5. Why are celery names similar in some languages?

Many European celery words have historical connections and developed from older terms used for the plant. As languages evolved and borrowed vocabulary from one another, related forms appeared in several modern languages.

Conclusion

Learning celery in different languages is a simple way to expand your food and travel vocabulary. From apio in Spanish and sedano in Italian to 芹菜 in Chinese and セロリ in Japanese, the names of this familiar vegetable reveal interesting differences between languages and cultures.

Whether you are studying languages, reading international recipes, traveling, or simply curious about celery around the world, this 70-language guide gives you a practical starting point for learning celery translations.