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Basic Vocabulary in Hindi Posted by 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:

  1. 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. 🙂

  2. kaykay:

    I luv hindi