मेहंदी
mehaṃdīHindi, everyday
"Henna" is मेहंदी (mehaṃdī). The word names both the plant paste and the designs drawn on hands and feet.
People say मेहंदी लगाना (mehaṃdī lagānā), "to apply henna". A brides' henna evening is called मेहंदी की रस्म (mehaṃdī kī rasm).
Meaning: plant dye used for body art (noun)
When do people say it?
Henna is used at weddings and festivals such as Karva Chauth and Eid. Women decorate their palms with detailed patterns.
Did you know?
- A common belief is that a darker henna stain on a bride's hands shows greater love from her husband.
Examples in context
- मैंने हाथों पर मेहंदी लगाई।maiṃne hāthoṃ par mehaṃdī lagāī.I applied henna on my hands.
- कल शाम को मेहंदी की रस्म है।kal śām ko mehaṃdī kī rasm hai.The henna ceremony is tomorrow evening.
Example conversation
Two cousins prepare for a wedding.
- Rheaकल मेहंदी की रस्म है।kal mehaṃdī kī rasm hai.The henna ceremony is tomorrow.
- Sanaमैं अपने हाथों पर फूल बनवाऊँगी।maiṃ apne hāthoṃ par phūl banvāū̃gī.I will have flowers drawn on my hands.
- Rheaमेहंदी का रंग गहरा आएगा।mehaṃdī kā raṃg gahrā āegā.The henna color will come out dark.
