लाल
lāl/lɑːl/
The English word 'red' is translated into Hindi as लाल (lāl). Wiktionary also lists रुधिर (rudhir).
Meaning: colour (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| लाल | lāl | /lɑːl/ (Hindi, Standard) |
| रुधिर | rudhir |
It can also be used metaphorically to refer to left-wing, socialist or communist political ideologies. When used as an adjective, the word लाल or सुर्ख़ can describe something as having red as its color.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is lāl. The IPA is /lɑːl/.
Did you know?
- The word लाल is also used as a term of endearment meaning 'dear one' or 'beloved child'. It is often used by parents when speaking to their sons.
- In traditional Indian weddings, the color लाल is the most significant choice for bridal attire. It symbolizes prosperity, fertility and the planet Mars.
- The common word लाल has an unexpected Sanskrit ancestor, लाल्य, which means 'to be caressed' or 'to be pampered'.
Examples in context
- वो वाला घर, जिसकी छत लाल है, वो मेरे चाचाजी का घर है।The house with the red roof belongs to my uncle.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a roof using लाल.Tatoeba #12394438 by Saumya, translation #25578 by Lumi
- मैंने एक लाल कार और सफ़ेद कार देखी. लाल कार सफ़ेद कार से दिखने में ज़्यादा अच्छी थी.I saw a red car and a white one. The red one was nicer looking than the white one.This sentence is useful for comparing the appearance of a red car and a white car using लाल.Tatoeba #882196 by thevikas, translation #760574 by CK
- टॉम लाल हो गया।Tom turned red.This sentence is useful for describing someone turning red using लाल.Tatoeba #4509572 by sabretou, translation #2238843 by CK
- मेरी शर्ट लाल है।My shirt is red.
- यह गुलाब लाल रंग का है।This rose is of red color.
- उसकी गाड़ी का सुर्ख रंग बहुत प्रशंसित होता है।The red color of his car is much admired.
- सरहदी पोशाकें हमेशा सुर्ख रंग की होती हैं।Border clothing is always of red color.
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Example conversation
Anjali and Rahul are shopping for clothes.
- अंजलि Anjaliराहुल, क्या तुम्हें यह लाल शर्ट पसंद है?Rahul, kya tumhein yeh laal shirt pasand hai?Rahul, do you like this red shirt?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, लेकिन मुझे नीला रंग ज़्यादा पसंद है।Haan, lekin mujhe neela rang zyaada pasand hai.Yes, but I prefer the color blue more.
- अंजलि Anjaliपर लाल रंग तुम पर बहुत अच्छा लगेगा।Par laal rang tum par bahut achha lagega.But the red color will look very good on you.
- राहुल Rahulठीक है, मैं इसे ही ले लेता हूँ।Theek hai, main ise hi le leta hoon.Okay, I will take this one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “red” translations and entries लाल, रुधिर, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries रुधिर, लाल, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
