Basic Vocabulary in Hindi Posted by Nitin Kumar on Aug 30, 2011 in Hindi Language
Many of you might be just starting to learn Hindi and many of you are still struggling to figure out, what and how to say some of the elementary words related to colors, shapes, surfaces, tastes and smell in Hindi.
I have made this post along with the pronunciation scheme (romanized Hindi) along with the English meanings.
रंग – Rang – Colors
| Hindi | English | |
| 1. |
काला (Kala) |
Black |
| 2. |
सफ़ेद (Safed) |
White |
| 3. |
नीला (Neela) |
Blue |
| 4. |
पीला (Pila) |
Yellow |
| 5. |
लाल (Lal) |
Red |
| 6. |
नारंगी (Narangi) |
Orange |
| 7. |
गुलाबी (Gulabi) |
Pink |
| 8. |
हरा (Hara) |
Green |
| 9. |
बैंगनी (Bangani) |
Violet |
| 10. |
सुन्हेरी (Sunheri) |
Golden |
| 11. |
भूरा (Bhura) |
Grey |
आकृतियाँ – Aakartiyan – Shapes & Surfaces
| Hindi | English | |
| 1. |
आयातकर (Aayatkar) |
Rectangular |
| 2. |
वर्गाकार (Vargaakar) |
Square |
| 3. |
गोल (Gol) |
Round |
| 4. |
सपाट (Sapaat) |
Flat |
| 5. |
तिकोना (Tikona) |
Triangular |
| 6. |
बेलनाकार (Bilnaakar) |
Cylindrical |
| 7. |
शंकु (Shanku) |
Conical |
| 8. |
अंडाकार (Andhaakar) |
Oval |
| 9. |
घनीय (Ghaniy) |
Cubical |
| 10. |
गोलाकार (Golaakar) |
Circular |
| 11. |
बहुभुज (Bahubhuj) |
Polygon |
स्वाद – Svad – Tastes
| Hindi | English | |
| 1. |
कड़वा (Kadva) |
Bitter |
| 2. |
मीठा (Mitha) |
Sweet |
| 3. |
खट्टा (Khatta) |
Sour |
| 4. |
चटपटा (Chatpata) |
Bittersweet |
| 5. |
मिर्चिला (Mirchila) |
Spicy |
| 6. |
नमकीन (Namkeen) |
Salty |
| 7. |
फ़ीका (Phika) |
Flat/Tasteless |
Note: In Northern India, नमकीन (Namkeen) also means traditional salty snacks like Daalshev, Shev, Naavratan, Aloo Bhujia, Bhujia etc. One of the traditional Namkeen which is also made at home is, Namaakpare (Namaak – Salt and Pare – Puffs) are made of flour cutlets which are deep fried in oil. Namkeen (Indian traditional snacks) are available all around the globe in Indian Supermarkets. If you find them, don’t forget to try them!
गंध – Gandh – Smell
| Hindi | English | |
| 1. |
ताजा (Taja) |
Fresh |
| 2. |
बासी (Basi) |
Musty |
| 3. |
सडा हुआ/हुई (Sada hua (mas.)/hui (fem.)) |
Rotten/Spoiled |
| 4. |
सुगन्धित (Sugandhit) |
Fragrant/Perfumed |
| 5. |
तेज (Tej) |
Pungent |
| 6. |
जला हुआ/हुई(Jala hua(mas.)/hui(fem.) |
Burnt |
| 7. |
दुर्गंधित (Durgandhit) |
Stinky |
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About the Author: Nitin Kumar
Nitin Kumar is a native Hindi speaker from New Delhi, India. His education qualification include Masters in Robotics and Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. Currently, he is working in the Research and Development in Robotics in Germany. He is avid language learner with varied level of proficiency in English, German, Spanish, and Japanese. He wish to learn French one day. His passion for languages motivated him to share his mother tongue, Hindi, and culture and traditions associated with its speakers. He has been working with Transparent Language since 2010 and has written over 430 blogs on various topics on Hindi language and India, its culture and traditions. He is also the Administrator for Hindi Facebook page which has a community of over 330,000 members.
Comments:
Holly:
It’s not helpful if I don’t know what it translates to. 🙁
Nitin:
@Holly Please post your questions and problems at our Hindi page on Facebook. We and large community of Hindi learner would be happy to help you. 🙂
kaykay:
I luv hindi