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Hindi Vocab Posted by kunthra on Nov 14, 2009
Here are some more verbs that may come in handy. They are listed in the infinitive, but with the grammar we’ve covered so far, I’m sure you can use them in extensive and different ways. काम करना (to work) चाहना (to wish) जीतना (to win) स्वागत करना (to welcome) पहनना (to wear) धोना (to wash)…
Past Imperfect Tense Posted by kunthra on Nov 11, 2009
The past imperfect tense is used to describe actions that were habitually completed. Examples are: “I used to study”, or “I used to run” or “I used to work” Here is an example with the verb “to go” I used to go (masculine) : मैं जाता था I used to go (feminine) : मैं जाती…
Hindi Vocab 2 Posted by kunthra on Nov 8, 2009
Here is some more Hindi vocabulary on occupations 1 – नाई (barber) 2 – लुहार (blacksmith) 3 – बढ़ई (carpenter) 4 – कारीगर (craftsman) 5 – फोटोग्राफर (photographer) 6 – प्रधान मंत्री (prime minister) 7 – विक्रेता (salesman) 8 – वैज्ञानिक (scientist) 9 – दुकानदार (shopkeeper) 10 – गायक or गायिका (singer) 11 – सिपाही (soldier)…
Hindi Vocab Posted by kunthra on Nov 5, 2009
Now we’ll learn some Hindi vocabulary for occupations. 1 – लेखाकार (accountant) 2 – अभिनेता (actor) 3 – अभिनेत्री (actress) 4 – लिपिक (clerk) 5- रसोइया (cook) 6 – दंत चिकित्सक (dentist) 7 – डाक्टर (doctor) 8 – इंजीनियर (engineer) 9 – किसान (farmer) 10 – पत्रकार (journalist) 11 – न्यायाधीश (judge) 12 – वकील…
Indian Bread Posted by kunthra on Nov 2, 2009
Hope you’re not too hungry because we’re going to preview some delicious Indian varieties of bread! चपाती is a thin type of bread made from flour, water and salt. Very little if not any yeast is used in चपाती. The dough is flattened until it is very thin and heated on a skillet. Then some ghii…
Diwali All Over India Posted by kunthra on Oct 30, 2009
Diwali (दिवाली) is celebrated all over the world. Let’s take a look at some of the ways different regions celebrate the holiday. Before I begin, let me explain some of the reasons why Hindus regard Diwali as an important holiday. First, Hindus associate Diwali as the commemoration of Narakasura’s death. Narakasura was an evil demon…
Diwali Posted by kunthra on Oct 27, 2009
This month is the celebration of Diwali (दिवाली) or Diipaavali (दीपावली), which is known as the Celebration of Lights. Small lamps are lighted to signify the triumph of good over evil. More specifically, Diwali recognizes the inner light of the aatman (आत्मन्) or the soul. Diwali is a festival where Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains…