चमेली
Chameliflower, Hindi
Jasmine is चमेली (Chameli) (chameli) in Hindi. A closely related, very fragrant white flower is called मोगरा (mogra).
Meaning: fragrant white flower (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| चमेली | Chameli | flower, Hindi |
| मोगरा | Mogra | Arabian jasmine |
Jasmine flowers are strung into garlands and worn in the hair or offered at temples. The scent is a part of many Indian weddings and festivals.
Which one should you use?
In daily talk चमेली (chameli) and मोगरा (mogra) are different flowers. Hindi also uses जैस्मीन (jasmine) as a first name.
Did you know?
- चमेली (chameli) is also a common Hindi girl's name.
Examples in context
- चमेली की ख़ुशबू बहुत अच्छी है।Chameli ki khushboo bahut achchhi hai.The scent of jasmine is very pleasant.
- उसने बालों में मोगरा लगाया।Usne baalon mein mogra lagaya.She put jasmine in her hair.
- मंदिर में चमेली के फूल चढ़ाए।Mandir mein chameli ke phool chadhaye.Jasmine flowers were offered in the temple.
Example conversation
Anita buys flowers from a seller outside a temple.
- Anitaभैया, चमेली के फूल कितने के हैं?Bhaiya, chameli ke phool kitne ke hain?Brother, how much are the jasmine flowers?
- Sellerबीस रुपये की माला है।Bees rupaye ki maala hai.A garland costs twenty rupees.
- Anitaदो माला दे दीजिए।Do maala de dijiye.Please give me two garlands.
