हल
hala/ɦɐ.lɐ/masculine
The Sanskrit word for plough is हल (hala). Wiktionary also lists लाङ्गल (lāṅgala).
Meaning: device pulled through the ground (noun)
Ways to say it
| Sanskrit | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| हल | hala | /ɦɐ.lɐ/ (Vedic) /ɦɐ.l̪ɐ/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
masculine |
| लाङ्गल | lāṅgala | /lɑ́ːŋ.ɡɐ.lɐ/ (Vedic) /l̪ɑːŋ.ɡɐ.l̪ɐ/ (Classical Sanskrit) |
The term refers to a device pulled through the ground.
Which one should you use?
The form लाङ्गल (lāṅgala) is a valid synonym that is often used in specific literary or poetic contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The instrumental singular form is हलेन (halena), which translates to 'with a plough' or 'by means of a plough'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ɦɐ.lɐ/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word हल is a common epithet for the Hindu god Balarama, who is often depicted carrying a plough as his primary weapon.
- The word हल shares a common ancestor with the Lithuanian word 'žúolis', which refers to a 'railroad tie'.
Examples in context
- नूतनः हलः अत्र अस्ति।nūtanaḥ halah atra asti.A new plough is here.
Example conversation
Ishaan and Kavya are walking through a farm.
- इशान Ishanकाव्या, पश्य! तत्र एकः हलः अस्ति।kāvyā, paśya! tatra ekaḥ halaḥ asti.Kavya, look! There is a plough there.
- काव्या Kavyaआम्, इशान। सः अति प्राचीनः अस्ति।ām, iśāna. saḥ ati prācīnaḥ asti.Yes, Ishaan. It is very old.
- इशान Ishanकिं कृषकः हलेन कार्यं करोति?kiṃ kṛṣakaḥ halena kāryaṃ karoti?Does the farmer work with the plough?
- काव्या Kavyaन, सः अधुना यन्त्रं प्रयोगं करोति।na, saḥ adhunā yantraṃ prayogaṃ karoti.No, he uses a machine now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plough” translations and entries हल, लाङ्गल, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries लाङ्गल, हल, CC BY-SA 4.0.
