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At the A1 level, the word 'बिस्कुट' (Biskut) is introduced as a basic noun for a common food item. Learners should focus on identifying the object and using it in simple 'I want' or 'This is' sentences. The pronunciation is key here: it is phonetic and ends with a 'u' sound. At this stage, you don't need to worry about complex grammar. Just remember that it is a masculine noun. If you want to say 'a big biscuit', you say 'बड़ा बिस्कुट' (bada biskut). If you want to say 'my biscuit', you say 'मेरा बिस्कुट' (mera biskut). It is one of the easiest words to learn because it sounds so similar to the English word. You will mostly use it when shopping or at a dining table. For example, 'यह बिस्कुट है' (This is a biscuit) or 'मुझे बिस्कुट चाहिए' (I want a biscuit). It's a great 'bridge' word that builds confidence for new learners because of its familiar origin.
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At the A2 level, you begin to use 'बिस्कुट' in more descriptive contexts. You will start using adjectives to describe its taste and texture. Common adjectives include 'मीठा' (sweet), 'नमकीन' (salty), and 'कुरकुरा' (crispy). You also learn how to use it in the plural. In Hindi, the plural of 'बिस्कुट' in the direct case remains 'बिस्कुट'. So, 'एक बिस्कुट' (one biscuit) and 'दो बिस्कुट' (two biscuits) use the same word. You might also start using it with simple verbs like 'खाना' (to eat) and 'खरीदना' (to buy). An A2 learner should be able to go to a shop and ask, 'क्या आपके पास चॉकलेट बिस्कुट हैं?' (Do you have chocolate biscuits?). This level also introduces the concept of tea-time culture, where 'बिस्कुट' is the primary snack. You learn to connect the word with the social ritual of 'Chai'.
By B1, you should be comfortable using 'बिस्कुट' in complex sentences involving preferences and comparisons. You will use the oblique plural form 'बिस्कुटों' when prepositions follow the noun. For example, 'इन बिस्कुटों में बहुत चीनी है' (There is a lot of sugar in these biscuits). You also learn about the 'dipping' culture and the verb 'डुबोना' (to dip). A B1 learner can describe a process: 'मैं चाय में बिस्कुट डुबोकर खाता हूँ' (I eat biscuits by dipping them in tea). You also start to distinguish between different registers—using 'बिस्कुट' for general crackers and perhaps 'कुकी' for premium ones. You might also encounter the word in compound sentences like 'अगर तुम बिस्कुट खाओगे, तो तुम्हारा पेट भर जाएगा' (If you eat biscuits, your stomach will be full).
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At the B2 level, 'बिस्कुट' appears in idiomatic expressions and more nuanced cultural discussions. You understand the socio-economic implications of certain brands (like Parle-G being the 'common man's biscuit'). You can use the word in the passive voice or in more abstract ways. For example, discussing the health aspects: 'बिस्कुट का अधिक सेवन स्वास्थ्य के लिए अच्छा नहीं है' (Excessive consumption of biscuits is not good for health). You can also handle hypothetical situations: 'अगर मेरे पास बिस्कुट होते, तो मैं तुम्हें ज़रूर देता' (If I had biscuits, I would have definitely given them to you). At this stage, your vocabulary around the word expands to include packaging terms like 'रैपर' (wrapper), 'एक्सपायरी डेट' (expiry date), and 'सामग्री' (ingredients).
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At the C1 level, you use 'बिस्कुट' with full native-like fluency, including subtle metaphorical uses. You might use it to describe something that is fragile or easily broken, similar to the texture of a biscuit. You can engage in deep cultural analysis of how 'बिस्कुट' replaced traditional Indian snacks in the urban diet. Your grammar is flawless, correctly applying the oblique cases and complex verb conjugations. You might say, 'बिस्कुटों की गुणवत्ता में गिरावट आई है' (There has been a decline in the quality of biscuits). You can also understand and use the word in literary or journalistic contexts, such as an article about the food industry or a story where a 'Chai-Biskut' moment signifies a particular atmosphere or relationship between characters.
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At the C2 level, 'बिस्कुट' is just another tool in your vast linguistic arsenal. You understand the etymological journey of the word from Latin 'bis coctus' through English into Hindi. You can discuss the phonological shifts that occurred when the word was adopted into Devanagari. You can use it in high-level satire, poetry, or technical discussions about food science. You understand every regional nuance—how a person in Mumbai might refer to it versus someone in Kolkata. You can effortlessly switch between formal academic discussions about 'processed snacks' and the colloquial 'Biskut' of the streets. Your usage is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker, capturing the rhythm and soul of the language in every sentence.
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  • बिस्कुट (Biskut) is the Hindi word for biscuit or cookie, a crunchy baked snack.
  • It is a masculine noun and is culturally inseparable from the Indian ritual of drinking tea.
  • The word is a direct loanword from English but has a specific phonetic pronunciation in Hindi.
  • Common types include sweet, salty, and cream-filled, usually sold in packets at local shops.

The word बिस्कुट (Biskut) is one of the most common loanwords in the Hindi language, directly derived from the English word 'biscuit'. In the Indian context, it refers to a wide variety of baked, flour-based snacks that are typically crisp, dry, and unleavened. While the Western world might distinguish strictly between 'cookies' and 'biscuits', in India, the term बिस्कुट serves as a broad umbrella term for everything from a simple glucose cracker to a rich, chocolate-filled cookie. It is a staple of Indian pantry culture, transcending socio-economic boundaries. Whether you are in a high-end cafe in South Delhi or a small roadside tea stall (tapri) in rural Uttar Pradesh, the presence of बिस्कुट is ubiquitous.

Cultural Significance
In India, serving tea to a guest without a side of बिस्कुट is often considered incomplete hospitality. It is the default accompaniment for 'Chai'.
Linguistic Adaptation
The pronunciation shifts slightly from the English 'bis-kit' to a more phonetic Hindi 'bis-kut', where the 'u' sound is more pronounced, reflecting the Devanagari script's phonetic nature.

“मेहमानों के लिए चाय और बिस्कुट ले आओ।” (Bring tea and biscuits for the guests.)

— A common household command in India.

The usage of this word covers various types of snacks. You will hear people specify the type of बिस्कुट they want, such as 'नमकीन बिस्कुट' (salty biscuit) or 'मीठा बिस्कुट' (sweet biscuit). It is also frequently used in the plural sense without changing its form much in casual conversation, although the grammatical plural exists. The word is deeply embedded in the childhood memories of millions, often associated with the iconic 'Parle-G' brand, which is frequently referred to simply as the 'G wala बिस्कुट'.

“क्या आपको क्रीम वाला बिस्कुट पसंद है?” (Do you like cream biscuits?)

Daily Routine
For many office workers, a 'Chai-Biskut' break is a mandatory ritual at 4 PM to recharge for the rest of the day.

Using the word बिस्कुट in a sentence is grammatically straightforward because it functions as a masculine noun. In Hindi, nouns have gender, and बिस्कुट follows the rules for masculine objects. This affects the verbs and adjectives that accompany it. For instance, if you want to say 'The biscuit is good,' you would say 'बिस्कुट अच्छा है' (Biskut accha hai) rather than 'अच्छी' (acchi), which is the feminine form.

Subject Position
When the biscuit is the main subject performing an action (like breaking), the verb agrees with its masculine gender.

“यह बिस्कुट बहुत जल्दी टूट जाता है।” (This biscuit breaks very easily.)

Object Position
When you are doing something to the biscuit, like eating or buying it.

“मैंने बाज़ार से एक पैकेट बिस्कुट खरीदा।” (I bought a packet of biscuits from the market.)

A very common verb used with बिस्कुट is 'डुबोना' (dubona), which means 'to dip'. Dipping biscuits in tea is an art form in India. If the biscuit stays in the tea for too long, it might break and fall to the bottom of the cup, a tragedy known to every Indian. To describe this, you might say, 'मेरा बिस्कुट चाय में गिर गया' (My biscuit fell into the tea).

“बच्चे को बिस्कुट खाना बहुत पसंद है।” (The child likes eating biscuits very much.)

When ordering at a shop, the sentence structure is usually: [Quantity] + [Type] + बिस्कुट + [Verb]. For example, 'दो पैकेट ग्लूकोज़ बिस्कुट दीजिए' (Give two packets of glucose biscuits). Notice how the word remains unchanged even when referring to multiple packets in common parlance.

The word बिस्कुट is ubiquitous in daily Indian life. You will hear it in various settings, ranging from domestic environments to commercial spaces. In a typical Indian household, the word is heard most frequently during 'Chai time' (usually morning and late afternoon). It is the first thing offered to a guest along with a glass of water and tea.

At the Kirana Store (Grocery Shop)
This is where the word is used most functionally. Customers will ask for specific brands or types.

“भैया, एक पाँच रुपये वाला बिस्कुट देना।” (Brother, give me one five-rupee biscuit packet.)

In Advertisements
Indian television is full of बिस्कुट commercials. They often use adjectives like 'स्वादिष्ट' (delicious), 'पौष्टिक' (nutritious), and 'कुरकुरा' (crunchy) to describe them.

You will also hear this word in educational settings or pediatrician offices. Since बिस्कुट is often the first solid food given to toddlers in India, doctors might discuss which types are healthy. In schools, children often trade biscuits during their lunch breaks. The word carries a sense of nostalgia and comfort for many.

“ट्रेन में बिस्कुट और चाय का अपना ही मज़ा है।” (Biscuits and tea on a train have their own special joy.)

In formal meetings, even though the setting is professional, the 'Chai-Biskut' culture persists. A secretary might ask, 'क्या आप चाय के साथ कुछ बिस्कुट लेंगे?' (Would you like some biscuits with your tea?). It acts as a social lubricant, breaking the ice in both formal and informal gatherings.

While बिस्कुट is a relatively easy word for English speakers, there are a few nuanced mistakes that learners often make. These range from pronunciation issues to grammatical gender errors.

Pronunciation Pitfall
English speakers tend to say 'bis-kit' (with a short 'i' sound at the end). In Hindi, the spelling is बिस्कुट, which ends in a 'u' sound (like 'put'). Saying 'bis-kit' in a Hindi sentence sounds distinctly 'foreign'. To sound more native, ensure you hit that 'u' sound at the end.
Gender Confusion
Many learners assume that because a biscuit is a small, delicate snack, it might be feminine. However, बिस्कुट is masculine. Avoid saying 'बिस्कुट अच्छी है'; the correct form is 'बिस्कुट अच्छा है'.

Incorrect: “यह बिस्कुट बहुत मीठी है।”

Correct: “यह बिस्कुट बहुत मीठा है।”

Another mistake is using the word 'बिस्कुट' for savory crackers that aren't baked. While some salty biscuits are called बिस्कुट, deep-fried snacks like 'Mathri' or 'Namakpare' should not be confused with them. Using the wrong term might lead a shopkeeper to give you something sweet when you wanted something savory to go with your spicy tea.

Oblique Case Neglect
When talking about the biscuits (plural) with a postposition like 'में' (in) or 'से' (from), you must use 'बिस्कुटों'. Example: 'बिस्कुटों में चीनी कम है' (There is less sugar in the biscuits).

While बिस्कुट is the most common term, there are several other words you might encounter depending on the context, the region, or the specific type of snack being discussed.

कुकी (Cookie)
Used primarily in urban areas and high-end bakeries. A 'cookie' in India usually implies something thicker, softer, or more premium (like chocolate chip) compared to a standard बिस्कुट.
मठरी (Mathri)
A traditional Indian savory cracker. It is deep-fried rather than baked. While it serves the same purpose (tea-time snack), it is never called a बिस्कुट.
टोस्ट / रस (Toast / Rusk)
Double-baked bread that is very hard and crunchy. It is often sold alongside बिस्कुट and eaten the same way (dipped in tea).

“क्या आपको बिस्कुट चाहिए या मठरी?” (Do you want biscuits or mathri?)

In some poetic or very old-fashioned contexts, you might hear the word 'टिकिया' (Tikiya), which means a small disc or tablet, used to describe small handmade biscuits, but this is rare today. The English influence is so strong that 'बिस्कुट' has effectively replaced most indigenous terms for baked crackers.

नमकीन (Namkeen)
A general term for savory snacks. While some बिस्कुट are 'namkeen', the word 'Namkeen' usually refers to loose snacks like sev or bhujia.

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

In India, the brand 'Parle-G' is so famous that for many people in rural areas, 'G' is synonymous with the word 'बिस्कुट' itself. It is one of the highest-selling biscuit brands in the world.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /ˈbɪskɪt/
US /ˈbɪskɪt/
The stress is on the first syllable 'Bis'.
Reimt sich auf
मुकुट (Mukut - Crown) टिकट (Ticket - though the vowel is slightly different) लकुट (Lakut - Small stick) फुट (Foot) छुट (Chut) पुट (Put) गुट (Gut) कुट (Kut)
Häufige Fehler
  • Pronouncing it as 'bis-kit' (English style) instead of 'bis-kut' (Hindi style).
  • Over-emphasizing the 't' at the end; it should be a soft Hindi 't' (त) sound, not the hard English 't'.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 1/5

Very easy to read as it's a phonetic loanword.

Schreiben 2/5

Requires knowledge of the 'u' matra and conjunct 'sk'.

Sprechen 1/5

Very easy, similar to English.

Hören 1/5

Easily recognizable in conversation.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

चाय (Tea) खाना (To eat) मीठा (Sweet) पानी (Water) दुकान (Shop)

Als Nächstes lernen

चीनी (Sugar) दूध (Milk) नाश्ता (Breakfast) भूख (Hunger) स्वादिष्ट (Delicious)

Fortgeschritten

मिष्ठान (Sweets/Dessert) बेकरी (Bakery) संरक्षण (Preservation) मैदा (Refined flour) कुरकुराहट (Crunchiness)

Wichtige Grammatik

Masculine Nouns ending in Consonants

बिस्कुट (singular) -> बिस्कुट (plural direct)

Oblique Case Pluralization

बिस्कुट -> बिस्कुटों (जब 'में', 'को', 'से' आए)

Adjective Agreement

मीठा बिस्कुट (not मीठी)

Loanword Phonology

English 'u' sound adaptation in 'Biskut'.

Compound Noun Formation

चाय-बिस्कुट (joining two related nouns).

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Beispiele nach Niveau

1

यह बिस्कुट है।

This is a biscuit.

Simple 'This is' (यह ... है) structure.

2

मुझे बिस्कुट चाहिए।

I want a biscuit.

Use of 'chahie' (चाहिए) for 'want'.

3

बिस्कुट मीठा है।

The biscuit is sweet.

Adjective 'meetha' (मीठा) agrees with masculine 'biskut'.

4

क्या यह बिस्कुट है?

Is this a biscuit?

Interrogative 'kya' (क्या) at the start.

5

एक बिस्कुट दो।

Give one biscuit.

Imperative 'do' (दो) for 'give'.

6

बिस्कुट छोटा है।

The biscuit is small.

Adjective 'chota' (छोटा) is masculine.

7

मेरा बिस्कुट कहाँ है?

Where is my biscuit?

Possessive 'mera' (मेरा) is masculine.

8

वह बिस्कुट खाता है।

He eats a biscuit.

Present simple verb 'khata hai' (खाता है).

1

मुझे दो पैकेट बिस्कुट चाहिए।

I want two packets of biscuits.

Plural remains 'biskut' after a number.

2

यह बिस्कुट बहुत कुरकुरा है।

This biscuit is very crispy.

Adverb 'bahut' (बहुत) modifying adjective 'kurkura'.

3

चाय के साथ बिस्कुट खाओ।

Eat biscuits with tea.

Use of 'ke saath' (के साथ) meaning 'with'.

4

क्या आपको नमकीन बिस्कुट पसंद हैं?

Do you like salty biscuits?

Verb 'pasand hain' (पसंद हैं) for plural preference.

5

मैंने कल बिस्कुट खरीदे।

I bought biscuits yesterday.

Past tense 'khareede' (खरीदे) agrees with plural object.

6

बिस्कुट का डिब्बा खाली है।

The biscuit box is empty.

Genitive 'ka' (का) connecting box and biscuit.

7

बच्चे बिस्कुट माँग रहे हैं।

The children are asking for biscuits.

Present continuous 'maang rahe hain'.

8

दूध और बिस्कुट सेहत के लिए अच्छे हैं।

Milk and biscuits are good for health.

Compound subject with plural verb 'acche hain'.

1

मैं बिस्कुट को चाय में डुबोकर खाता हूँ।

I eat the biscuit by dipping it in tea.

Conjunctive participle 'dubokar' (डुबोकर).

2

इन बिस्कुटों का स्वाद बहुत अच्छा है।

The taste of these biscuits is very good.

Oblique plural 'biskuton' (बिस्कुटों) before 'ka'.

3

जब मेहमान आएँगे, तब हम बिस्कुट परोसेंगे।

When the guests come, then we will serve biscuits.

Future tense 'parosenge' (परोसेंगे).

4

क्या तुमने बिस्कुट का पैकेट खोला?

Did you open the biscuit packet?

Perfective tense with 'ne' (ने) construction.

5

बाज़ार में कई तरह के बिस्कुट मिलते हैं।

Many types of biscuits are available in the market.

Passive-like structure 'milte hain'.

6

बिस्कुट ज़्यादा खाने से दाँत खराब हो सकते हैं।

Eating too many biscuits can spoil teeth.

Gerundial use of 'khane se' (eating from/by).

7

मुझे बिना चीनी वाले बिस्कुट चाहिए।

I want biscuits without sugar.

Use of 'bina' (बिना) for 'without'.

8

उसने सारे बिस्कुट अकेले ही खा लिए।

He ate all the biscuits by himself.

Intensive verb 'kha liye' (खा लिए).

1

बिस्कुटों को नमी से बचाने के लिए डिब्बे में रखें।

Keep the biscuits in a box to protect them from moisture.

Infinitive of purpose 'bachane ke liye'.

2

भारतीय घरों में चाय-बिस्कुट एक परंपरा बन गई है।

Tea-biscuits have become a tradition in Indian homes.

Compound noun 'chai-biskut' acting as a single unit.

3

हालांकि बिस्कुट स्वादिष्ट हैं, पर वे पौष्टिक नहीं हैं।

Although the biscuits are tasty, they are not nutritious.

Use of 'halanki... par' (although... but).

4

अगर आप बिस्कुट नहीं खाते, तो मैं फल ले आता हूँ।

If you don't eat biscuits, I will bring fruits.

Condition 'agar' (अगर) clause.

5

बिस्कुट का विज्ञापन बहुत आकर्षक था।

The biscuit advertisement was very attractive.

Abstract noun 'vigyapan' (advertisement).

6

शायद बिस्कुट पुराने हो गए हैं, इसलिए वे नरम हैं।

Perhaps the biscuits have become old, that's why they are soft.

Adverb 'shayad' (शायद) for possibility.

7

बिस्कुट को बारीक पीसकर केक बनाया जा सकता है।

Biscuits can be finely ground to make a cake.

Passive voice 'banaya ja sakta hai'.

8

दुकानदार ने बिस्कुट पर छूट देने से मना कर दिया।

The shopkeeper refused to give a discount on the biscuits.

Compound verb 'mana kar diya'.

1

बिस्कुट के चूरे की तरह उसकी उम्मीदें भी बिखर गईं।

Like biscuit crumbs, his hopes also shattered.

Metaphorical use with 'ki tarah' (like).

2

खाद्य विशेषज्ञों के अनुसार, इन बिस्कुटों में कृत्रिम रंग हैं।

According to food experts, these biscuits contain artificial colors.

Formal phrase 'ke anusar' (according to).

3

बिस्कुट उद्योग में पिछले दशक में भारी वृद्धि हुई है।

There has been a massive growth in the biscuit industry in the last decade.

Technical term 'udyog' (industry).

4

उसने बिस्कुट का पैकेट खोलते ही उसकी खुशबू पूरे कमरे में फैल गई।

As soon as he opened the biscuit packet, its aroma spread throughout the room.

Correlative 'hi... vahi' structure (implied).

5

बिस्कुटों की पैकेजिंग अब पर्यावरण के अनुकूल बनाई जा रही है।

Biscuit packaging is now being made eco-friendly.

Complex passive 'banayi ja rahi hai'.

6

क्या बिस्कुट का सेवन बच्चों की एकाग्रता को प्रभावित करता है?

Does the consumption of biscuits affect children's concentration?

Formal noun 'sevan' (consumption).

7

बिस्कुट और चाय का मेल भारतीय संस्कृति का एक अभिन्न अंग है।

The combination of biscuits and tea is an integral part of Indian culture.

High-level phrase 'abhinn ang' (integral part).

8

बिस्कुटों के दाम बढ़ने से आम जनता पर असर पड़ेगा।

The increase in biscuit prices will affect the common public.

Future 'asar padega' (will have effect).

1

बिस्कुट की बनावट और स्वाद का सूक्ष्म विश्लेषण करना अनिवार्य है।

It is mandatory to conduct a subtle analysis of the biscuit's texture and taste.

Academic vocabulary 'sukshm vishleshan' (subtle analysis).

2

औपनिवेशिक काल के दौरान बिस्कुट भारतीय खान-पान में शामिल हुए।

Biscuits became part of the Indian diet during the colonial period.

Historical context 'aupniveshik kaal' (colonial era).

3

बिस्कुटों में मौजूद परिरक्षकों की मात्रा पर बहस छिड़ गई है।

A debate has erupted over the amount of preservatives present in biscuits.

Complex noun phrase 'maujood parirakshakon' (present preservatives).

4

साहित्य में 'चाय-बिस्कुट' को अक्सर मध्यमवर्गीय जीवन के प्रतीक के रूप में दर्शाया जाता है।

In literature, 'Chai-Biskut' is often depicted as a symbol of middle-class life.

Literary analysis terminology.

5

बिस्कुट की कुरकुराहट उसके ताज़ा होने की सबसे बड़ी पहचान है।

The crunchiness of a biscuit is the biggest sign of its freshness.

Abstract noun 'kurkurahat' (crunchiness).

6

बिस्कुटों के विपणन में मनोवैज्ञानिक पहलुओं का गहरा प्रभाव होता है।

Psychological aspects have a deep impact on the marketing of biscuits.

Business terminology 'vipnan' (marketing).

7

क्या बिस्कुट की पारम्परिक रेसिपी को आधुनिक स्वास्थ्य मानकों के अनुसार बदला जा सकता है?

Can the traditional biscuit recipe be changed according to modern health standards?

Complex interrogative structure.

8

बिस्कुटों का उत्पादन अब पूर्णतः स्वचालित मशीनों द्वारा किया जाता है।

The production of biscuits is now done entirely by automated machines.

Adverb 'poornatah' (entirely).

Häufige Kollokationen

चाय-बिस्कुट
बिस्कुट का पैकेट
मीठा बिस्कुट
नमकीन बिस्कुट
क्रीम बिस्कुट
बिस्कुट का डिब्बा
बिस्कुट डुबोना
ग्लूकोज़ बिस्कुट
ताज़ा बिस्कुट
बिस्कुट का चूरा

Häufige Phrasen

चाय-बिस्कुट खिलाना

— To offer basic hospitality to a guest.

मेहमान को चाय-बिस्कुट खिलाओ।

बिस्कुट की तरह टूटना

— To break easily or be very fragile (metaphorical).

उसका हौसला बिस्कुट की तरह टूट गया।

बिस्कुट जैसा

— Something that is thin and crunchy.

यह पापड़ बिस्कुट जैसा है।

बिस्कुट का लालच

— Using a small reward (biscuit) to persuade someone, usually a child or pet.

कुत्ते को बिस्कुट का लालच देकर बुलाओ।

बिस्कुट वाली चाय

— Tea served specifically with biscuits.

मुझे बिस्कुट वाली चाय चाहिए।

खाली बिस्कुट

— Eating a biscuit alone without tea or milk.

वह खाली बिस्कुट खा रहा है।

बिस्कुट का शौकीन

— Someone who loves eating biscuits.

मेरा भाई बिस्कुट का बहुत शौकीन है।

बिस्कुट का चूरा होना

— To be completely crushed or shattered.

बैग में बिस्कुट का चूरा हो गया।

बिस्कुट का व्यापार

— The business of selling or making biscuits.

उसका बिस्कुट का व्यापार अच्छा चल रहा है।

पाँच वाला बिस्कुट

— Refers to a small pack of biscuits costing 5 rupees.

एक पाँच वाला बिस्कुट देना।

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बिस्कुट vs मठरी

Mathri is a fried savory snack, not a baked biscuit.

बिस्कुट vs केक

Cake is soft and spongy, whereas a biscuit is hard and crunchy.

बिस्कुट vs रोटी

Roti is a staple bread, not a snack.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"चाय-बिस्कुट पर बुलाना"

— To invite someone for a casual, informal meeting.

पड़ोसी ने हमें चाय-बिस्कुट पर बुलाया है।

Informal
"बिस्कुट की तरह बिखरना"

— To lose composure or fail completely under pressure.

दबाव में वह बिस्कुट की तरह बिखर गया।

Metaphorical
"मुँह में बिस्कुट दबाना"

— To be silent while eating or to keep a secret for a small bribe.

उसने सच छिपाने के लिए मुँह में बिस्कुट दबा लिया।

Slang/Rare
"बिस्कुट का खेल"

— Something very easy or child's play.

यह काम मेरे लिए बिस्कुट का खेल है।

Informal
"चाय में बिस्कुट डूबना"

— A metaphor for a small but annoying misfortune.

आज का दिन ही खराब है, चाय में बिस्कुट डूब गया।

Colloquial
"बिस्कुट की चोरी"

— Doing something small and harmlessly naughty.

बचपन में बिस्कुट की चोरी सब करते हैं।

Child-friendly
"बिस्कुट जैसा दिल"

— A fragile or very kind heart.

उसका दिल बिस्कुट जैसा कोमल है।

Poetic
"ग्लूकोज़ बिस्कुट जैसी ऊर्जा"

— Quick, short-term energy.

उसकी बातों से ग्लूकोज़ बिस्कुट जैसी ऊर्जा मिलती है।

Modern Slang
"बिस्कुट की गिनती"

— Being very stingy or calculating with small things.

वह तो बिस्कुट की भी गिनती करता है।

Informal
"बिस्कुट बांटना"

— To share news or celebrate a small victory.

पास होने की खुशी में उसने बिस्कुट बांटे।

Social

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बिस्कुट vs कुकी

Both mean baked snacks.

Cookie (कुकी) is usually softer/premium; Biscuit (बिस्कुट) is the general term for hard crackers.

यह कुकी नरम है, लेकिन बिस्कुट कुरकुरा है।

बिस्कुट vs टोस्ट

Both are eaten with tea.

Toast/Rusk is double-baked bread, much harder than a biscuit.

मुझे बिस्कुट नहीं, टोस्ट चाहिए।

बिस्कुट vs पापड़

Both are crunchy.

Papad is a thin, fried/roasted lentil wafer usually eaten with meals, not tea.

पापड़ खाने के साथ खाया जाता है।

बिस्कुट vs मिठाई

Both can be sweet.

Mithai refers to traditional Indian sweets (like Gulab Jamun), not baked dry snacks.

बिस्कुट नाश्ता है, मिठाई डेज़र्ट है।

बिस्कुट vs नमकीन

Can describe salty biscuits.

Namkeen as a noun usually refers to savory mixtures (bhujia), not the biscuit itself.

नमकीन और बिस्कुट अलग-अलग कटोरे में रखो।

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A1

मुझे [Type] बिस्कुट चाहिए।

मुझे मीठा बिस्कुट चाहिए।

A2

क्या आपके पास [Brand] बिस्कुट है?

क्या आपके पास पार्ले-जी बिस्कुट है?

B1

मैं [Drink] के साथ बिस्कुट खाता हूँ।

मैं दूध के साथ बिस्कुट खाता हूँ।

B1

[Quantity] बिस्कुट के पैकेट दीजिए।

चार बिस्कुट के पैकेट दीजिए।

B2

बिस्कुट [Texture] और [Taste] है।

बिस्कुट कुरकुरा और मीठा है।

B2

बिस्कुटों को [Location] में रखो।

बिस्कुटों को डिब्बे में रखो।

C1

बिस्कुट का [Noun] बहुत [Adjective] है।

बिस्कुट का विज्ञापन बहुत मज़ेदार है।

C2

बिस्कुट का सेवन [Context] के लिए [Effect] है।

बिस्कुट का सेवन स्वास्थ्य के लिए हानिकारक है।

Wortfamilie

Substantive

बिस्कुट (Biscuit)
बिस्कुटवाला (Biscuit seller)
बिस्कुटदानी (Biscuit jar/container)

Verben

बिस्कुट बनाना (To make biscuits)
बिस्कुट खाना (To eat biscuits)

Adjektive

बिस्कुटिया (Biscuit-like - rare slang)
बिस्कुटी (Biscuit-colored)

Verwandt

चाय (Tea)
बेकरी (Bakery)
मैदा (Refined flour)
चीनी (Sugar)
नाश्ता (Snack/Breakfast)
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Extremely frequent in daily spoken Hindi.

Häufige Fehler
  • Using 'बिस्कुट' as feminine. → यह बिस्कुट अच्छा है।

    बिस्कुट is masculine, so adjectives must end in 'a' or 'e', not 'i'.

  • Saying 'बिस्कुटें' for plural. → पाँच बिस्कुट।

    For masculine nouns ending in consonants, the plural doesn't change in the direct case.

  • Pronouncing it as 'bis-kit'. → बिस्कुट (bis-kut).

    The Hindi spelling and pronunciation favor the 'u' sound.

  • Using 'बिस्कुट' for fried snacks. → मठरी।

    Fried snacks have their own names; 'बिस्कुट' is specifically for baked items.

  • Forgetting the oblique form 'बिस्कुटों'. → बिस्कुटों में चीनी है।

    When followed by a preposition like 'mein', the plural must change to the oblique form.

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Pronunciation

Make sure to say 'bis-kut' with a clear 'u' sound at the end. The English 'kit' sound will make you sound like a foreigner.

The Tea Ritual

Always offer biscuits if you are serving tea to someone. It is a standard part of Indian hospitality.

Gender Rule

Always remember it is masculine. 'Mera biskut' (My biscuit), not 'Meri biskut'.

Buying in India

Most biscuits are sold in small, affordable packets. You can just ask for the price point, like 'dus wala biskut' (ten-rupee biscuit).

Sharing

It is very common to open a packet and offer it to everyone in the room before taking one yourself.

Using Crumbs

Leftover biscuit crumbs (chura) are often used as a base for desserts in modern Indian kitchens.

Types

Learn the words 'मीठा' (sweet) and 'नमकीन' (salty) to specify which kind of biscuit you want.

Atta Biscuits

If you want a healthier option, ask for 'आटा बिस्कुट' (atta biskut), which are made of whole wheat.

Airtight

In India's humid climate, biscuits get soft (seel jana) quickly. Always store them in a 'dibba' (box).

Internet Slang

Sometimes people use 'chai-biskut' to mean a small bribe or a very basic expense.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of a 'BIS' (twice) 'KUT' (cut/baked) snack. In Hindi, 'Kut' sounds like the sound of a crunch!

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a steaming cup of brown tea (Chai) with a rectangular, golden-brown cracker resting on the saucer. That is the ultimate 'बिस्कुट' image.

Word Web

Chai Coffee Crunchy Sweet Salty Packet Bakery Guest

Herausforderung

Go to an Indian grocery store (or imagine one) and ask for 'Ek packet biskut' without using any English sentences around it.

Wortherkunft

The word is a direct loan from the English 'biscuit', which itself comes from the Old French 'bescuit'. This French term is derived from the Latin 'bis' (twice) and 'coctus' (cooked), referring to bread that was baked twice to make it hard and long-lasting.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Twice-baked bread.

Indo-European (via English borrowing).

Kultureller Kontext

None. It is a neutral, everyday word. However, offering 'cheap' biscuits to an important guest might be seen as a slight lack of effort.

English speakers should be careful not to confuse the Hindi 'biscuit' with the American 'biscuit' (which is like a scone). In India, it always means a cookie or cracker.

Parle-G: The iconic 'yellow girl' packet known as the 'Bharat ka Biscuit'. Britannia: A major brand often associated with premium biscuits. Chai-Biskut: A common theme in Bollywood movies representing middle-class normalcy.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

At a tea stall

  • एक चाय और दो बिस्कुट देना।
  • कौन सा बिस्कुट है?
  • बिस्कुट ताज़ा है क्या?
  • पाँच वाला पैकेट दो।

Hosting a guest

  • बिस्कुट लीजिए।
  • चाय के साथ बिस्कुट लेंगे?
  • ये बिस्कुट बहुत अच्छे हैं।
  • और बिस्कुट लाऊँ?

Grocery shopping

  • बिस्कुट का पैकेट कहाँ है?
  • नया वाला बिस्कुट दिखाओ।
  • इस बिस्कुट की कीमत क्या है?
  • क्या इस पर छूट है?

Breakfast/Snack time

  • बिस्कुट खत्म हो गए।
  • बिस्कुट डिब्बे में डाल दो।
  • मुझे क्रीम वाला बिस्कुट चाहिए।
  • बिस्कुट बहुत मीठा है।

Traveling

  • ट्रेन में बिस्कुट मिलेंगे?
  • सफर के लिए बिस्कुट रख लो।
  • क्या आपके पास ग्लूकोज़ बिस्कुट है?
  • बिस्कुट का पैकेट खोल दो।

Gesprächseinstiege

"आपका पसंदीदा बिस्कुट कौन सा है?"

"क्या आप चाय में बिस्कुट डुबोकर खाते हैं?"

"क्या आपको मीठे बिस्कुट पसंद हैं या नमकीन?"

"क्या आपने यह नया वाला चॉकलेट बिस्कुट खाया है?"

"क्या आप घर पर बिस्कुट बनाते हैं?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

आज मैंने चाय के साथ कौन सा बिस्कुट खाया और वह कैसा था?

बचपन में मेरा सबसे पसंदीदा बिस्कुट कौन सा था और क्यों?

अगर मुझे अपना खुद का बिस्कुट ब्रांड बनाना हो, तो उसका नाम क्या होगा?

भारतीय चाय-बिस्कुट संस्कृति के बारे में मेरे क्या विचार हैं?

बिस्कुट और कुकी के बीच क्या अंतर है, इसे हिंदी में लिखें।

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It is a masculine noun. You should use masculine adjectives like 'अच्छा' (good) and 'मीठा' (sweet) with it. For example: 'यह बिस्कुट अच्छा है' (This biscuit is good).

In the direct case, it remains 'बिस्कुट'. For example, 'पाँच बिस्कुट' (five biscuits). In the oblique case (with a preposition), it becomes 'बिस्कुटों'. For example, 'बिस्कुटों को खाओ' (Eat the biscuits).

Parle-G is widely considered the most popular and iconic biscuit brand in India, often served with tea in both homes and roadside stalls.

Yes, especially in urban areas or high-end cafes. However, 'बिस्कुट' is more universally understood across all regions of India.

You say 'चाय में बिस्कुट डुबोना' (Chai mein biskut dubona). This is a very common activity in Indian culture.

No, it is a loanword from the English word 'biscuit'. It has been adopted into Hindi with a slight phonetic change.

These are salty biscuits or crackers. They are very popular among adults who prefer savory snacks over sweet ones with their tea.

You can say 'एक पैकेट बिस्कुट दीजिए' (Give one packet of biscuits) or more colloquially, 'एक बिस्कुट देना' (Give one [packet of] biscuit).

It means 'biscuit crumbs'. It is used to describe the broken bits of biscuits often found at the bottom of a packet or on a plate.

In a casual setting, yes. However, in more formal hospitality, it is better to serve a mix of sweet biscuits, salty snacks (namkeen), and perhaps a sweet (mithai).

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Say in Hindi: 'I eat biscuits with tea.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'The biscuit fell in the tea.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'These biscuits are very crunchy.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'Is there egg in this biscuit?'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'I don't want cream biscuits.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'Which is the best biscuit?'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'The biscuit box is on the table.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'I bought biscuits from the shop.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'Child, eat the biscuit.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'Don't drop crumbs.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'Biscuits are tasty.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'I want a five-rupee packet.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'The biscuits are old.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'I am making biscuits at home.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'Do you want tea-biscuits?'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Say in Hindi: 'The biscuit is broken into two pieces.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'एक बिस्कुट का पैकेट लाना।' What should you bring?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'बिस्कुट मीठा नहीं है।' Is the biscuit sweet?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'क्या बिस्कुट ताज़ा हैं?' What is the speaker asking?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'मुझे नमकीन बिस्कुट ज़्यादा पसंद हैं।' What does the speaker prefer?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'बिस्कुटों को डिब्बे में बंद कर दो।' What should be done with the biscuits?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'चाय के साथ बिस्कुट परोस दो।' What should be served?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'ये बिस्कुट बहुत महँगे हैं।' How is the price?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'बिस्कुट का चूरा मत फैलाओ।' What should not be spread?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'पाँच बिस्कुट देना।' How many biscuits?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'बिस्कुट खत्म हो गए हैं।' Are there any biscuits left?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'बिस्कुट में चीनी कम है।' Is there a lot of sugar?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'बिस्कुट बहुत कुरकुरा है।' How is the texture?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'वह बिस्कुट खा रहा है।' What is he doing?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'बिस्कुट का पैकेट कहाँ है?' What is being searched for?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Listen: 'मुझे चॉकलेट बिस्कुट पसंद नहीं।' Does the speaker like chocolate biscuits?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

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