मिश्रण
miśraṇ/mɪʃ.ɾəɳ/
The English phrase 'blend' is translated into Hindi as मिश्रण (miśraṇ).
मिश्रण refers to a blend or mixture. It is used to describe both physical mixtures, such as chemicals or ingredients and abstract blends, such as a blend of ideas or cultures.
What does it mean word for word?
मिश्रण is derived from the Sanskrit root मिश्र (miśra), which means 'mixed'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /mɪʃ.ɾəɳ/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- In Hindi, when talking about a 'blend' of emotions, people often use the phrase खट्टा-मीठा (khatta-meetha), meaning 'sour-sweet', rather than the formal मिश्रण.
- In Indian culinary contexts, a 'blend' of spices is often called a मसाला (masala). While मिश्रण is the technical term for 'mixture', मसाला implies a specific, aromatic synergy used in cooking.
- While मिश्रण is used for technical blends, in casual conversation, people often use the English loanword 'mix' instead.
Examples in context
- यह मसालों का मिश्रण है।Yah masālon kā mishraṇ hai.This is a blend of spices.
- रंगों का मिश्रण बहुत अच्छा है।Rangon kā mishraṇ bahut achchā hai.The blend of colors is very good.
- हमें रंगों का सही मिश्रण चाहिए।Hamēñ rangon kā saahī mishraṇ chāhiye.We need the right blend of colors.
Example conversation
Amit and Pooja are discussing a new paint color for their room.
- अमित Amitक्या तुम्हें यह नीला रंग पसंद है?Kyā tumhēñ yah nīlā rang pasand hai?Do you like this blue color?
- पूजा Poojaहाँ, यह रंगों का अच्छा मिश्रण है।Hān, yah rangon kā achchā mishraṇ hai.Yes, it is a good blend of colors.
- अमित Amitक्या हम इसे कमरे के लिए लें?Kyā ham ise kamrē kē liē lēñ?Shall we take this for the room?
- पूजा Poojaहाँ, अमित, यह बहुत सुंदर लगेगा।Hān, Amit, yah bahut sundar lagēga.Yes, Amit, it will look very beautiful.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry मिश्रण, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
