A type of root vegetable, usually round and white or purple in color.

An informal term for a foolish or clumsy person.

बेवकूफ

English Usage: Don’t be such a turnip; just ask for directions!

Hindi Usage: ऐसा बेवकूफ मत बनो; बस दिशा पूछ लो!

To turn something upside down or to twist.

पलटना

English Usage: He turned up the turnip to check if it was ripe.

Hindi Usage: उसने मूली पलटी ताकि देख सके कि वह पकी है या नहीं।