रंग
raṅg/ɾəŋɡ/masculine
The Hindi word for color is रंग (raṅg).
रंग refers to a particular set of the visible spectrum.
Meaning: particular set of the visible spectrum (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun is रंगों. When the word is used with a postposition, such as 'of' or 'in', it changes to the oblique form रंगों.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ɾəŋɡ/. The romanization is raṅg.
Did you know?
- The term रंग जमाना literally means 'to set the color', but it is used as an idiom meaning to make a great impression or become popular in a social circle.
- The Sanskrit ancestor रङ्ग (raṅga) specifically referred to a 'stage' or 'theatre', showing how the idea of 'setting the scene' is tied to the word for color.
- In certain poetic contexts, calling someone रंगीला (rangila) does not just mean 'colorful', but describes a person who is full of life, mischievous or flamboyant.
Examples in context
- मुझे रंग पसंद नहीं आया।I don't like the color.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for a specific रंग.Tatoeba #11370701 by Sorcien, translation #5879152 by OsoHombre
- तुम्हारे कोट का रंग क्या है?What color is your coat?This sentence is useful for asking about the रंग of an item of clothing.
- पत्तों का रंग गहरा हरा होता है।The leaves are dark green in color.This sentence is useful for describing the रंग of leaves.
- मेरे ख़्वाबों का आसमान नीला (neela) होता है।The sky of my dreams is blue.
- मुझे हरी (hari) सब्ज़ियों का स्वाद पसंद है।I like the taste of green vegetables.
- नीला आकाश (neela aakash)blue sky
- हरा पेड़ (hara ped)green tree
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Example conversation
Rahul and Priya are looking at a new wall paint sample.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या तुम्हें यह रंग पसंद है?Kya tumhein yeh rang pasand hai?Do you like this color?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, यह रंग बहुत सुंदर है।Haan, yeh rang bahut sundar hai.Yes, this color is very beautiful.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या हम इसे दीवार पर लगाएँ?Kya hum ise deewar par lagaayein?Should we apply this to the wall?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, प्रिया, यह बहुत अच्छा लगेगा।Haan, Priya, yeh bahut achha lagega.Yes, Priya, it will look very good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “color” translations and entries रंग, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries रंग, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
