Basic Vocabulary in Hindi – III Posted by Nitin Kumar on Jan 14, 2012 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 as well as smell in Hindi.
I have made this post along with the pronunciation scheme (romanized Hindi) along with the English meanings. Hope it will help.
Hindi | English | |
1. |
काला (Kala) |
Black |
2. |
सफ़ेद (Safed) |
White |
3. |
नीला (Neela) |
Blue |
4. |
पीला (Pila) |
Yellow |
5. |
लाल (Laal) |
Red |
6. |
नारंगी (Narangi) |
Orange |
7. |
गुलाबी (Gulabi) |
Pink |
8. |
हरा (Hara) |
Green |
9. |
बैंगनी (Bangani) |
Purple |
10. |
सुनहरा (Sunhera) |
Golden |
11. |
भूरा (Bhura) |
Brown |
12. |
चांदी (Chandi) |
Silver |
13. |
रंगबिरंगा (Raanbiranga) |
Colorful |
14. |
बेरंग (Berang) |
Colorless |
15. |
फ़िरोज़ी (Firozi) |
Turquoise |
11. |
केसिरया (Kesariya) |
Saffron |
16. |
आसमानी (Aasmani) |
Sky Blue |
17. |
हल्का (Halka) |
Light |
18. |
गहरा (Gehra) |
Dark |
19. |
चमकीला (Chamkila) |
Shiny |
20. |
स्लेटी (Slati) |
Gray |
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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