आंवला
āmvlā/ɑːm.ʋlɑː/
The English word gooseberry is translated into Hindi as आंवला (āmvlā).
आंवला is the most commonly used and widely recognized word for gooseberry in Hindi.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as āmvlā. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- While the English word 'gooseberry' suggests a bird, the Hindi word आंवला comes from the Sanskrit word amalaka, which means 'clean' or 'pure'.
- There is a traditional Indian custom of celebrating Amala Navami, a festival dedicated specifically to the worship of the आंवला tree.
- The आंवला is revered as a sacred fruit in Hinduism and is closely associated with the goddess Lakshmi. It is often used in religious rituals and offerings.
Examples in context
- मैंने रोजाना आंवला खाने का अभ्यास किया है।I practice eating gooseberry daily.
- आंवला सेहत के लिए बहुत अच्छा है।aamla sehat ke liye bahut achchha hai.Gooseberry is very good for health.
- क्या आपको आंवला पसंद है?kya aapko aamla pasand hai?Do you like gooseberry?
- बाज़ार में ताज़ा आंवला मिला।baazaar mein taaza aamla mila.I found fresh gooseberry in the market.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing healthy snacks in a kitchen.
- अंजलि Anjaliक्या तुम्हारे पास आंवला है?kya tumhare paas aamla hai?Do you have any gooseberry?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, मेरे पास कुछ आंवला है।haan, mere paas kuchh aamla hai.Yes, I have some gooseberry.
- अंजलि Anjaliआदित्य, क्या यह खट्टा है?aaditya, kya yeh khatta hai?Aditya, is it sour?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, यह थोड़ा खट्टा है।haan, yeh thoda khatta hai.Yes, it is a little sour.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry आंवला, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
