फलियां
phaliyān
The English word 'beans' is translated into Hindi as फलियां (phaliyān).
This phrase refers to edible seeds found in pods, such as kidney beans or soy beans.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In northern India, the term मटर की फली is used predominantly to mean 'beans'.
How do you pronounce it?
phaliyān
Did you know?
- The word फलियां is derived from the Sanskrit root for 'fruit', which reflects the botanical reality that a pod is the fruit of a plant.
- Because beans are gas-inducing, they are traditionally cooked with हींग or asafoetida, a pungent resin that is essential for digesting फलियां.
- Certain types of beans are used in Ayurvedic medicine to balance the 'vata' dosha, meaning the choice of फलियां can be a matter of health rather than just taste.
Examples in context
- लोबिया की सब्जी बना लो, यह स्वादिष्ट होती है।Prepare lobia curry, it tastes delicious.
- बाज़ार में हरी फलियां ताज़ी हैं।bāzār meṃ harī phaliyāṃ tāzī haiṃ.The green beans in the market are fresh.
- क्या आपको फलियां पसंद हैं?kyā āpko phaliyāṃ pasand haiṃ?Do you like beans?
- मैंने आज फलियां बनाई हैं।maiṃne āj phaliyāṃ banāī haiṃ.I made beans today.
Example conversation
Pooja and Aditya are planning their dinner menu.
- पूजा Poojaआदित्य, आज रात हम क्या खाएंगे?Aditya, aaj raat hum kya khaenge?Aditya, what will we eat tonight?
- आदित्य Adityaमेरे पास कुछ फलियां हैं।Mere paas kuchh phaliyan hain.I have some beans.
- पूजा Poojaक्या हम उन्हें चावल के साथ बना सकते हैं?Kya hum unhein chawal ke saath bana sakte hain?Can we make them with rice?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, वह एक अच्छा विचार है।Haan, vah ek achha vichaar hai.Yes, that is a good idea.
