सब्जियां
sabziyān
The English phrase "vegetables" is translated into Hindi as सब्जियां (sabziyān).
The term refers to plants or parts of plants used as food. In many Indian contexts, the related word sabzi can refer to either the raw vegetable or the cooked vegetable dish itself. Common specific vegetables include Matar (peas), Shimla Mirch (capsicum or bell pepper) and Bhindi (okra). The term Arbi ke patte is used for colocasia leaves.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the Persian word sabzi, which means green or herb.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of North India, the word Kaddu is used specifically for pumpkin.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of सब्जियां is सब्जी (sabzi).
How do you pronounce it?
sabziyān
Did you know?
- While sabzi describes the vegetable, a similar-sounding word sabz in Urdu and Persian poetry refers to the color green as a symbol of freshness and youth.
- When ordering food, sabzi often implies a specific style of dry or semi-gravy preparation that distinguishes it from a dal or a curry.
- Hindi speakers often use the word hari meaning 'green' alongside sabzi to specifically denote leafy greens, as sabzi alone is too broad.
Examples in context
- बाज़ार में ताज़ी सब्जियां मिल रही हैं।Bāzār mein tāzī sabjiyān mil rahī haiṅ.Fresh vegetables are available in the market.
- क्या आपको हरी सब्जियां पसंद हैं?Kyā āpko harī sabjiyān pasand haiṅ?Do you like green vegetables?
- सब्जियां धोकर ही काटें।Sabjiyān dhokara hī kāteṅ.Wash the vegetables before cutting them.
Example conversation
Anjali and Vikas are planning their dinner at home.
- अंजलि Anjaliविकास, क्या हमारे पास सब्जियां हैं?Vikās, kyā hamāre pās sabjiyān haiṅ?Vikas, do we have any vegetables?
- विकास Vikasनहीं, मुझे कुछ सब्जियां लानी होंगी।Nahīṅ, mujhe kuch sabjiyān lānī hoṅgī.No, I will have to bring some vegetables.
- अंजलि Anjaliठीक है, ताज़ी सब्जियां ही लाना।Ṭhīk hai, tāzī sabjiyān hī lānā.Okay, bring only fresh vegetables.
- विकास Vikasमैं अभी बाज़ार जाता हूँ।Main abhī bāzār jātā hūṅ.I am going to the market right now.
