कटोरा
katoraeveryday, larger
A bowl is कटोरा (katora) in Hindi, and the smaller one is कटोरी (katori). Which word you choose depends on size.
Meaning: round dish for food or liquid (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| कटोरा | katora | everyday, larger |
| कटोरी | katori | everyday, smaller |
कटोरी (katori) is the small bowl used for dal, curry or yogurt next to a plate. कटोरा (katora) is bigger and can hold soup, rice or batter.
How does it change in a sentence?
कटोरा (katora) is masculine and कटोरी (katori) is feminine, so you say बड़ा कटोरा (bada katora) but छोटी कटोरी (chhoti katori).
Did you know?
- The thali, a round steel plate, is often served with several small कटोरी (katori) for different dishes.
Examples in context
- दाल एक कटोरी में डाल दो।Daal ek katori mein daal do.Put the dal in a small bowl.
- कटोरा दूध से भरा है।Katora doodh se bhara hai.The bowl is full of milk.
Example conversation
Meera serves dinner to her son Arjun at home.
- Meeraकटोरी में दही है।Katori mein dahi hai.There is yogurt in the bowl.
- Arjunमुझे और चाहिए।Mujhe aur chaahiye.I want more.
- Meeraयह कटोरा ले लो।Yah katora le lo.Take this bigger bowl.
