चमेली
camelīfeminine
The English word jasmine is translated into Hindi as चमेली (camelī). Wiktionary also lists जूही (jūhī).
Meaning: plant of genus Jasminum (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| चमेली | camelī | feminine | |
| जूही | jūhī | /d͡ʒuː.ɦiː/ (Hindi, Standard) | feminine |
चमेली is the general term used to refer to the jasmine plant or the genus Jasminum.
Which one should you use?
जूही is also the term used in the context of traditional Indian perfumes and floral decorations.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both चमेली and जूही are feminine nouns in Hindi.
How do you pronounce it?
camelī
When do people say it?
जूही is specifically associated with traditional Indian perfumes and the creation of floral decorations such as garlands.
Did you know?
- The Hindi word चमेली descends from the Sanskrit campavelli, where velli refers to a creeper or vine, describing the plant's growth habit.
- In Indian culture, जूही is not just a plant but a symbol of purity and modesty, often appearing in classical poetry to describe a beloved's delicate nature.
- Garlands of चमेली are frequently used in traditional Indian weddings and religious ceremonies, where the white color symbolizes spiritual purity.
Examples in context
- मुझे बगीचे में चमेली के फूलों की सुगंध बहुत पसंद है।I love the fragrance of jasmine flowers in the garden.
- शादी के लिए कुछ मोगरे के गजरे खरीदें क्या?Shall we buy some jasmine garlands for the wedding?
- बगीचे में चमेली की खुशबू है।bagīce mein chamelī kī khushbū hai.There is the scent of jasmine in the garden.
- मुझे चमेली के फूल पसंद हैं।mujhe chamelī ke phūl pasand hain.I like jasmine flowers.
Example conversation
Anjali and Amit are walking in a garden.
- अंजलि Anjaliअमित, देखो यह चमेली का पौधा है।Amit, dekho yeh chameli ka paudha hai.Amit, look, this is a jasmine plant.
- अमित Amitहाँ, इसकी खुशबू बहुत मीठी है।Haan, iski khushboo bahut meethi hai.Yes, its fragrance is very sweet.
- अंजलि Anjaliमुझे चमेली बहुत पसंद है।Mujhe chameli bahut pasand hai.I like jasmine very much.
- अमित Amitमुझे भी यह फूल बहुत अच्छा लगता है।Mujhe bhi yeh phool bahut achha lagta hai.I also like this flower very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jasmine” translations and entries चमेली, जूही, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries चमेली, जूही, CC BY-SA 4.0.
