जग
jag/d͡ʒəɡ/
The English word "jug" is translated into Hindi as जग (jag).
जग refers to a serving vessel. In a traditional context, specific types of vessels are referred to by different names: सुराही is used for a traditional Indian jug that features a narrow neck or a small spout, while मटका refers to a clay jug or pot specifically used for storing water.
Meaning: serving vessel (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the word मटका is used specifically to describe a clay jug or pot used for water storage.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is romanized as jag and pronounced /dʒəɡ/.
Did you know?
- While जग means 'jug' in this context, the same word also means 'the world' or 'the universe' in Hindi.
- The word जग is a semi-learned borrowing from the Sanskrit word जगत, which originally referred to that which moves.
- In Hindi poetry and songs, the word जग is frequently used to refer to 'the world' rather than a vessel, often appearing in philosophical discussions about life and existence.
Examples in context
- मेज पर एक जग रखा है।mej par ek jug rakha hai.A jug is kept on the table.
- क्या आप जग में पानी भर सकते हैं?kya aap jug mein paani bhar sakte hain?Can you fill water in the jug?
- यह जग बहुत भारी है।yeh jug bahut bhaari hai.This jug is very heavy.
Example conversation
In the kitchen, Priya is preparing drinks for guests.
- प्रिया Priyaआदित्य, क्या जग में ठंडा पानी है?Aditya, kya jug mein thanda paani hai?Aditya, is there cold water in the jug?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ प्रिया, जग पानी से भरा है।Haan Priya, jug paani se bhara hai.Yes Priya, the jug is full of water.
- प्रिया Priyaठीक है, इसे मेज पर रख दो।Thik hai, ise mej par rakh do.Okay, put it on the table.
- आदित्य Adityaमैं अभी जग मेज पर रख देता हूँ।Main abhi jug mej par rakh deta hoon.I will put the jug on the table right now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry जग, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries जग, CC BY-SA 4.0.
