At the A1 level, think of 'रोपना' (Ropnā) as a special word for 'to plant'. You might already know 'लगाना' (Lagānā), which means to put or apply. 'रोपना' is more specific for gardening. If you want to say 'I plant a flower', you can say 'मैं फूल रोपता हूँ' (Main phool roptā hoon). It is a good word to learn when talking about nature, hobbies, or the environment. Just remember: use it for small plants, not for seeds. For seeds, we use another word. At this stage, focus on simple sentences like 'He plants a tree' or 'We plant flowers'. It helps you sound more like a native speaker who knows about the earth and gardening.
At the A2 level, you should start distinguishing between 'रोपना' and 'बोना'. 'बोना' (Bonā) is for seeds, while 'रोपना' (Ropnā) is for saplings or seedlings. You will often encounter this word when talking about environmental protection or village life. A common phrase is 'पौधे रोपना' (planting plants). You should also practice the past tense. Since 'रोपना' is a transitive verb, you use 'ने' with the subject. For example, 'उसने एक पेड़ रोपा' (He planted a tree). Notice how 'रोपा' ends in 'a' because 'पेड़' (tree) is masculine. This level is about using the word in daily contexts like gardening or school projects.
At the B1 level, you can begin to use 'रोपना' in more varied contexts, including its noun form 'रोपण' (planting). You might hear about 'वृक्षारोपण' (vṛkṣāropaṇ), which is a compound word meaning 'tree planting'. You should be comfortable using 'रोपना' in different tenses and moods. For example, 'हमें और अधिक पेड़ रोपने चाहिए' (We should plant more trees). You can also start using it metaphorically. If you want to say someone 'planted an idea', you can use 'रोपना'. This shows a deeper understanding of Hindi nuances beyond just physical actions. It’s also useful for discussing agricultural cycles in India, like the paddy season.
At the B2 level, 'रोपना' becomes a tool for more descriptive and precise language. You should understand its cultural significance in India's agrarian society. You will see it in literature to describe the foundation of a legacy or the start of a movement. For instance, 'गांधीजी ने अहिंसा का विचार भारतीय मानस में रोपा' (Gandhiji planted the idea of non-violence in the Indian psyche). You should also be aware of technical terms like 'प्रत्यारोपण' (transplant) in medicine. At this level, you are expected to use the word accurately in both formal writing and complex discussions about environment, culture, and science.
At the C1 level, your use of 'रोपना' should reflect an appreciation for its poetic and formal qualities. You can use it to discuss complex sociological or psychological concepts. For example, how certain values are 'planted' in a society through education or media. You will encounter the word in classical Hindi literature and high-level journalism. You should be able to distinguish between the subtle shades of 'स्थापित करना' (to establish), 'जमाना' (to set/fix), and 'रोपना' (to plant/implant). Your mastery should allow you to use 'रोपना' to create vivid imagery in your writing, suggesting growth, care, and long-term impact.
At the C2 level, 'रोपना' is part of a sophisticated vocabulary used for philosophical and abstract discourse. You might analyze how a writer uses the imagery of 'रोपना' to symbolize hope or colonization of thoughts. You are comfortable with all its derived forms and can use it in highly technical or archaic contexts if necessary. You understand the etymological link to Sanskrit 'रोपयति' and how it has evolved in various Indo-Aryan languages. Your usage is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker, employing the word to convey precise nuances in academic papers, creative masterpieces, or high-stakes oratory.

रोपना in 30 Sekunden

  • Ropnā means to plant a sapling or seedling into the ground.
  • It is different from 'bonā' (to sow seeds) and more specific than 'lagānā' (to put/plant).
  • Commonly used for tree planting drives and rice cultivation in India.
  • Can be used metaphorically for 'planting' ideas, dreams, or values.

The Hindi verb रोपना (Ropnā) primarily refers to the physical act of planting a sapling, seedling, or a young plant into the soil. While the English word 'plant' can cover everything from seeds to fully grown trees, Hindi distinguishes between बोना (bonā)—which is specifically for sowing seeds—and रोपना (ropnā), which implies transplanting or placing a living plant into the ground. It is a word deeply rooted in India's agricultural heritage, particularly in the context of rice cultivation (paddy planting).

Literal Application
Used when a gardener takes a small plant from a pot or nursery and places it in a garden bed. It suggests care, manual effort, and the beginning of a growth cycle. For example, 'पौधे रोपना' (planting plants) is a common activity during the monsoon season in India.
Agricultural Specificity
In rural India, specifically in states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, 'धान रोपना' (planting paddy) is a significant seasonal event. It describes the labor-intensive process of moving rice seedlings from a nursery to a flooded field. This specific usage carries a cultural weight of hard work and community cooperation.
Metaphorical Nuance
Beyond the soil, 'रोपना' can be used to describe 'planting' an idea, a habit, or even a feeling in someone's mind. It implies that the idea is not just tossed like a seed but carefully established so that it may grow into something substantial. It is often used in literature to describe the foundation of values or the start of a deep-seated emotion.

माली ने बगीचे में गुलाब के दस पौधे रोपे। (The gardener planted ten rose plants in the garden.)

Example of direct physical usage in a garden setting.

शिक्षक ने बच्चों के मन में जिज्ञासा का बीज रोपा। (The teacher planted the seed of curiosity in the children's minds.)

Example of metaphorical usage in an educational context.

When you use 'रोपना', you are emphasizing the transition of a plant from one state to another—from a vulnerable seedling to a permanent inhabitant of the earth. It is more deliberate than 'लगाना' (lagānā), which is a general word for 'to put' or 'to apply'. While 'पौधा लगाना' is perfectly correct, 'पौधा रोपना' sounds more formal and technically precise in the context of gardening and forestry.

Understanding the conjugation of रोपना is essential for moving from basic to intermediate Hindi. As a transitive verb, its behavior in the past tense depends on the gender and number of the object being planted, not the subject (the person planting).

Present Tense (Habitual/General)
In the present tense, it follows the standard pattern: 'रोपता हूँ' (masculine singular), 'रोपती हूँ' (feminine singular), 'रोपते हैं' (masculine plural).
Example: मैं हर साल एक पेड़ रोपता हूँ। (I plant a tree every year.)
Past Tense (Perfective)
Because it is a transitive verb, you must use the 'ने' (ne) particle with the subject. The verb then agrees with the object.
Example: हमने धान रोपा। (We planted paddy - 'धान' is masculine).
Example: उसने तुलसी रोपी। (She planted Tulsi - 'तुलसी' is feminine).
Future Tense
Simple future endings are added to the root 'रोप-'.
Example: कल हम बगीचे में नए पौधे रोपेंगे। (Tomorrow we will plant new plants in the garden.)

क्या आपने कभी अपने हाथों से कोई पौधा रोपा है? (Have you ever planted a plant with your own hands?)

In formal documents or environmental campaigns, you will often see the noun form 'रोपण' (ropan), as in 'वृक्षारोपण' (vṛkṣāropaṇ - tree planting). Understanding the verb 'रोपना' makes these compound words much easier to decode. For instance, 'हृदय प्रत्यारोपण' (hṛday pratyāropaṇ) means heart transplant, where 'प्रत्यारोपण' comes from the same root meaning 'to plant again/elsewhere'.

The word रोपना has a dual life: it is a common word in the countryside and a sophisticated term in the city.

In Agriculture
If you visit a village during the monsoon, you will hear farmers discussing 'रोपनी' (ropnī), which is the noun for the planting season. 'आज रोपनी शुरू हो गई' (The planting has started today). It is a time of intense labor but also communal singing and joy.
In News and Media
On World Environment Day (June 5th), Hindi news channels and newspapers are filled with the word. You will hear headlines like 'सरकार ने एक लाख पेड़ रोपने का लक्ष्य रखा' (The government set a target to plant one lakh trees). Here, it carries a sense of civic duty and environmental responsibility.
In Literature and Poetry
Poets use 'रोपना' to describe the foundation of emotions. A poet might write about 'planting' a dream in someone's eyes or 'planting' peace in a troubled land. It suggests that these things need time, soil (environment), and care to grow.

गाँव की औरतें मिलकर धान रोप रही हैं। (The village women are together planting paddy.)

While 'रोपना' is straightforward, learners often confuse it with other verbs related to placing or growing things. Here are the most frequent errors:

Confusing 'रोपना' with 'बोना'
This is the most common mistake.
Incorrect: मैंने आम का बीज रोपा। (I planted a mango seed.)
Correct: मैंने आम का बीज बोया। (I sowed a mango seed.)
Rule: Use 'बोना' for seeds (seeds are 'sown') and 'रोपना' for plants/saplings (plants are 'planted/transplanted').
Overusing 'लगाना'
While 'लगाना' (lagānā) is a safe 'catch-all' verb for 'to put/plant', using it exclusively makes your Hindi sound basic.
Basic: मैंने पेड़ लगाया। (I put/planted a tree.)
Natural/Precise: मैंने पेड़ रोपा। (I planted a tree.)
Using 'रोपना' shows you understand the specific agricultural or horticultural context.
Gender Agreement in Past Tense
Learners often forget that in the past tense, the verb agrees with the object.
Incorrect: उसने (male) तुलसी रोपा।
Correct: उसने तुलसी रोपी। (Because 'तुलसी' is feminine.)

To expand your vocabulary, it is helpful to see how 'रोपना' compares to its synonyms and related terms.

लगाना (Lagānā)
Usage: The most common alternative. It means 'to apply' or 'to fix' or 'to plant'.
Comparison: 'रोपना' is more specific to the act of gardening/farming, while 'लगाना' can be used for anything from 'applying cream' to 'fixing a picture on a wall'.
बोना (Bonā)
Usage: Specifically for seeds.
Comparison: You 'बोना' (sow) wheat seeds, but you 'रोपना' (plant) rice seedlings.
स्थापित करना (Sthāpit Karnā)
Usage: To establish or install.
Comparison: Use this for metaphorical 'planting' in very formal contexts, like 'establishing a tradition'. 'रोपना' is more evocative and poetic for the same concept.

किसान बीज बोता है और फिर छोटे पौधों को रोपता है। (The farmer sows the seed and then plants the small seedlings.)

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The word is related to the English word 'root' and 'rise' through very distant Proto-Indo-European connections. In Hindi, it specifically shifted to the act of 'setting' a plant.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /ˈroʊp.nɑː/
US /ˈroʊp.nɑ/
The primary stress is on the first syllable 'Rop'.
Reimt sich auf
कापना (kāpnā) छापना (chhāpnā) मापना (māpnā) थापना (thāpnā) काँपना (kāmpnā) जापना (jāpnā) स्थापना (sthāpnā) अलापना (alāpnā)
Häufige Fehler
  • Pronouncing 'Rop' like the English word 'Rob'. It should be a clear 'p' sound.
  • Making the 'n' sound like 'rn' (retroflex). In standard Hindi, it is a dental 'n'.
  • Shortening the final 'ā' sound too much.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 2/5

Easy to recognize in text, especially in environmental news.

Schreiben 3/5

Requires knowledge of 'ne' construction in the past tense.

Sprechen 2/5

Simple pronunciation, but requires choosing it over 'lagana'.

Hören 2/5

Clear sound, often heard in rural or news contexts.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

पौधा (Plant) मिट्टी (Soil) पानी (Water) लगाना (To put) हाथ (Hand)

Als Nächstes lernen

बोना (To sow) उगाना (To grow) सींचना (To irrigate) काटना (To harvest) खाद (Fertilizer)

Fortgeschritten

प्रत्यारोपण (Transplant) अंकुरण (Germination) पारिस्थितिकी (Ecology) संवर्धन (Cultivation) उर्वरता (Fertility)

Wichtige Grammatik

Transitive Verb Past Tense

मैंने (Subject + ne) पेड़ (Object) रोपा (Verb agrees with Object).

Causative Verbs

मैंने माली से पौधे रोपवाए। (I had the gardener plant the saplings.)

Oblique Infinitive

पौधे रोपने के लिए (For planting plants) फावड़ा चाहिए।

Passive Voice

पेड़ रोपे जाते हैं। (Trees are planted.)

Compound Verbs

उसने पौधा रोप दिया। (He planted the sapling - 'diya' adds completeness).

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

मैं पौधा रोपता हूँ।

I plant a sapling.

Simple present tense, masculine subject.

2

वह फूल रोपती है।

She plants a flower.

Simple present tense, feminine subject.

3

क्या तुम पेड़ रोपते हो?

Do you plant trees?

Interrogative sentence in present habitual.

4

यहाँ एक पौधा रोपो।

Plant a sapling here.

Imperative (command) form.

5

बच्चे पौधे रोप रहे हैं।

Children are planting saplings.

Present continuous tense.

6

माँ गुलाब रोपती है।

Mother plants roses.

Subject-verb agreement with feminine subject.

7

हम पेड़ रोपेंगे।

We will plant trees.

Future tense, plural.

8

छोटा पौधा रोपना अच्छा है।

Planting a small sapling is good.

Gerundial use of the verb.

1

मैंने कल एक नीम का पेड़ रोपा।

I planted a Neem tree yesterday.

Past tense with 'ne', agreeing with masculine 'ped'.

2

क्या आपने कभी धान रोपा है?

Have you ever planted paddy?

Present perfect tense with 'ne'.

3

उसने बगीचे में तुलसी रोपी।

She planted Tulsi in the garden.

Past tense with 'ne', agreeing with feminine 'Tulsi'.

4

हमें स्कूल में पौधे रोपने चाहिए।

We should plant saplings in school.

Usage of 'chahiye' (should) with the oblique infinitive.

5

माली नए पौधे रोप रहा था।

The gardener was planting new saplings.

Past continuous tense.

6

वे हर साल सौ पेड़ रोपते हैं।

They plant a hundred trees every year.

Habitual present tense, plural.

7

पौधा रोपने के बाद पानी दो।

Give water after planting the sapling.

Oblique infinitive before a postposition ('ke baad').

8

मेरी बहन ने चमेली रोपी।

My sister planted Jasmine.

Past tense agreeing with feminine 'Chameli'.

1

गाँव के लोग मिलकर धान रोप रहे हैं।

The village people are planting paddy together.

Plural subject and continuous action.

2

सरकार ने हज़ारों पेड़ रोपने का फैसला किया।

The government decided to plant thousands of trees.

Infinitive as an object of a decision.

3

अगर तुम पेड़ रोपोगे, तो फल पाओगे।

If you plant trees, you will get fruit.

Conditional sentence with future tense.

4

उसने अपने मन में एक सपना रोपा।

He planted a dream in his mind.

Metaphorical usage.

5

पौधे रोपना पर्यावरण के लिए ज़रूरी है।

Planting saplings is necessary for the environment.

Verb used as a subject (gerund).

6

क्या तुम जानते हो कि धान कैसे रोपा जाता है?

Do you know how paddy is planted?

Passive voice construction.

7

हमने इस बंजर ज़मीन पर उम्मीद रोपी है।

We have planted hope on this barren land.

Abstract metaphorical use.

8

माली को पौधे रोपने दो।

Let the gardener plant the saplings.

Usage of 'do' (let) with oblique infinitive.

1

वृक्षारोपण अभियान के दौरान लाखों पौधे रोपे गए।

Millions of saplings were planted during the tree-planting campaign.

Passive voice in the past tense.

2

उसने अपनी कविता के ज़रिए शांति का विचार रोपा।

Through his poetry, he planted the idea of peace.

Metaphorical usage in a formal context.

3

धान रोपने की प्रक्रिया बहुत मेहनत वाली होती है।

The process of planting paddy is very laborious.

Noun phrase using the infinitive.

4

वैज्ञानिकों ने इस तकनीक को सफलतापूर्वक रोपा है।

Scientists have successfully 'implanted' (implemented) this technique.

Advanced metaphorical use in a technical field.

5

बिना जड़ के पौधा रोपना व्यर्थ है।

Planting a sapling without roots is useless.

Philosophical/Logical statement.

6

उसने समाज में बदलाव का बीज रोपा।

He planted the seed of change in society.

Common idiomatic expression.

7

क्या इस मिट्टी में कैक्टस रोपना सही होगा?

Will it be right to plant a cactus in this soil?

Infinitive used as the subject of a query.

8

उन्होंने अपनी नई कंपनी की नींव में ईमानदारी रोपी।

They planted honesty in the foundation of their new company.

Abstract usage in professional context.

1

लेखक ने अपनी कहानी में रहस्य के बीज बड़ी चतुराई से रोपे हैं।

The author has cleverly planted seeds of mystery in his story.

Literary metaphorical usage.

2

संस्कृति को आने वाली पीढ़ियों के दिलों में रोपना हमारा कर्तव्य है।

It is our duty to plant culture in the hearts of future generations.

High-level abstract social commentary.

3

इस परियोजना के माध्यम से हमने विकास की नई संभावनाएँ रोपी हैं।

Through this project, we have planted new possibilities for development.

Formal corporate/political language.

4

जब तक हम प्रेम नहीं रोपेंगे, तब तक नफरत ही काटेंगे।

Until we plant love, we will only reap hatred.

Philosophical conditional.

5

इतिहासकारों का मानना है कि इस सभ्यता ने यहाँ कृषि के पहले चरण रोपे थे।

Historians believe this civilization planted the first stages of agriculture here.

Academic historical context.

6

उसकी आँखों में जो सपना रोपा गया था, वह अब हकीकत बन चुका है।

The dream that was planted in his eyes has now become reality.

Passive voice with complex metaphorical object.

7

वैचारिक मतभेदों के बीच भी हमें संवाद की गुंजाइश रोपी रखनी चाहिए।

Even amidst ideological differences, we must keep the scope for dialogue planted (established).

Advanced abstract usage.

8

इस मरुस्थल में हरियाली रोपना किसी चमत्कार से कम नहीं है।

Planting greenery in this desert is nothing short of a miracle.

Emphatic formal statement.

1

अध्यात्म की गहराई में उतरने के लिए मौन को अपने भीतर रोपना अनिवार्य है।

To descend into the depths of spirituality, it is mandatory to plant silence within oneself.

Spiritual/Philosophical discourse.

2

उपनिवेशवाद ने न केवल ज़मीन छीनी, बल्कि मानसिकता में गुलामी भी रोप दी।

Colonialism not only took land but also planted slavery in the mindset.

Sociopolitical critique.

3

कलाकार ने कैनवास पर रंगों के माध्यम से एक पूरी दुनिया रोप दी है।

The artist has planted an entire world on the canvas through colors.

Creative/Artistic critique.

4

क्या हम वाकई भविष्य की चुनौतियों के लिए सही समाधान रोप रहे हैं?

Are we truly planting the right solutions for future challenges?

Rhetorical high-level inquiry.

5

उनकी स्मृतियों में जो दर्द रोपा गया था, वह आज भी हरा है।

The pain that was planted in their memories is still fresh (green) today.

Poetic/Melancholic usage.

6

किसी भी राष्ट्र की प्रगति उसकी शिक्षा व्यवस्था में रोपे गए मूल्यों पर निर्भर करती है।

The progress of any nation depends on the values planted in its education system.

Formal analytical statement.

7

उसने अपने तर्क के साथ संदेह का एक ऐसा बीज रोपा कि पूरी सभा खामोश हो गई।

With his argument, he planted such a seed of doubt that the entire assembly went silent.

Narrative dramatic usage.

8

प्रकृति के साथ तालमेल बिठाने के लिए हमें अपने जीवन में सादगी रोपण की आवश्यकता है।

To harmonize with nature, we need to plant (incorporate) simplicity in our lives.

Philosophical lifestyle discourse.

Häufige Kollokationen

पौधे रोपना
धान रोपना
पेड़ रोपना
विचार रोपना
बीज रोपना
सपना रोपना
तुलसी रोपना
फूल रोपना
कलम रोपना
संस्कार रोपना

Häufige Phrasen

वृक्षारोपण करना

— To perform tree planting. It is a formal way to say planting trees.

मुख्यमंत्री ने आज वृक्षारोपण किया।

धान की रोपनी

— The season or act of paddy planting. Very common in rural talk.

इस बार रोपनी जल्दी शुरू हो गई।

नींव रोपना

— To lay the foundation (metaphorically planting the base).

उन्होंने एक महान संस्था की नींव रोपी।

जड़ें रोपना

— To establish roots in a place or culture.

उसने विदेश में अपनी जड़ें रोप ली हैं।

उम्मीद रोपना

— To plant hope. Used in emotional or motivational contexts.

निराशा में भी उसने उम्मीद रोपी।

परंपरा रोपना

— To start or establish a tradition.

हमारे पूर्वजों ने यह परंपरा रोपी थी।

प्रेम रोपना

— To spread/plant love among people.

दुनिया को प्रेम रोपने की ज़रूरत है।

ज्ञान रोपना

— To impart or plant knowledge in students.

गुरु का काम ज्ञान रोपना है।

आदतें रोपना

— To inculcate habits in oneself or others.

बचपन में ही अच्छी आदतें रोपना चाहिए।

बदलाव रोपना

— To initiate a change in a system.

हर छोटा कदम बदलाव रोपता है।

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रोपना vs बोना (Bonā)

Used for seeds, whereas 'ropna' is for saplings.

रोपना vs रोखना (Roknā)

Sometimes misheard; 'roknā' means to stop.

रोपना vs रुधना (Rudhnā)

An obscure word for being choked, phonetically distant but sometimes confused by beginners.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"काँटे रोपना"

— To create difficulties or plant troubles for someone else.

दूसरों की राह में काँटे मत रोपो।

Common
"संदेह का बीज रोपना"

— To make someone feel suspicious or doubtful about something.

उसने मेरे मन में अपने दोस्त के खिलाफ संदेह का बीज रोपा।

Metaphorical
"नफरत रोपना"

— To spread or incite hatred in a community.

कुछ लोग समाज में नफरत रोपने का काम करते हैं।

Social/Political
"सपनों के बीज रोपना"

— To inspire someone to dream big or have ambitions.

माँ ने हमेशा मेरी आँखों में सपनों के बीज रोपे।

Poetic
"कलह रोपना"

— To plant discord or cause a fight between people.

झूठ बोलकर उसने परिवार में कलह रोप दी।

Formal
"विवाद रोपना"

— To start a controversy or a dispute.

उसके बयान ने एक नया विवाद रोप दिया।

Journalistic
"खुशहाली रोपना"

— To do things that lead to prosperity and happiness.

मेहनत ही खुशहाली रोपती है।

Motivational
"अन्याय रोपना"

— To establish or allow injustice to grow in a system.

खामोशी अक्सर अन्याय रोपती है।

Philosophical
"जिज्ञासा रोपना"

— To make someone curious about learning something new.

एक अच्छी किताब पाठक के मन में जिज्ञासा रोप देती है।

Educational
"विश्वास रोपना"

— To build or plant trust in a relationship.

सच्चाई ही रिश्तों में विश्वास रोपती है।

Relational

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रोपना vs बोना

Both relate to starting a plant's growth.

Bonā is for seeds (sowing); Ropnā is for seedlings (planting/transplanting).

बीज बोओ, पौधा रोपो। (Sow the seed, plant the sapling.)

रोपना vs लगाना

General word for 'to put'.

Lagānā is generic; Ropnā is specific to the agricultural act of planting.

पौधा लगाना/रोपना दोनों सही हैं।

रोपना vs उगाना

Relates to the growth process.

Ropnā is the action of putting it in soil; Ugānā is the result of growing it.

मैं टमाटर उगाता हूँ। (I grow tomatoes.)

रोपना vs आरोपण

Sounds similar and shares the root.

Āropan usually means 'to accuse' or 'to impose' in modern Hindi, though its root is the same.

उसने मुझ पर दोषारोपण किया। (He accused me.)

रोपना vs रोपना

Often confused with 'Rona' (to cry) by absolute beginners.

Ropna (to plant) has a 'p' sound; Rona (to cry) does not.

वह रो रहा है (He is crying) vs वह रोप रहा है (He is planting).

Satzmuster

A1

मैं [Object] रोपता हूँ।

मैं फूल रोपता हूँ।

A2

मैंने [Object] रोपा/रोपी।

मैंने नीम रोपा।

B1

हमें [Object] रोपना चाहिए।

हमें पेड़ रोपना चाहिए।

B1

[Object] रोपना [Adjective] है।

पौधे रोपना ज़रूरी है।

B2

[Object] रोपने का समय आ गया है।

धान रोपने का समय आ गया है।

C1

[Abstract Object] रोपना एक कला है।

संस्कार रोपना एक कला है।

C2

यदि हम [Object] नहीं रोपेंगे, तो...

यदि हम शांति नहीं रोपेंगे, तो युद्ध ही पाएँगे।

B2

[Object] रोपे जा रहे हैं।

लाखों पेड़ रोपे जा रहे हैं।

Wortfamilie

Substantive

रोपनी (ropnī - planting act/season)
रोपण (ropan - planting/transplantation)
पौध (paudh - seedling)
रोपा (ropā - a sapling for transplanting)

Verben

रोपवाना (ropvānā - to cause someone to plant)
रोपना (ropnā - to plant)

Adjektive

रोपित (ropit - planted/implanted)
रोपनीय (ropanīya - worthy of being planted)

Verwandt

वृक्षारोपण
प्रत्यारोपण
आरोपण
बीजारोपण
निक्षेपण

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frequency

High in agricultural and environmental discourse; moderate in daily city life.

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  • मैंने बीज रोपा। मैंने बीज बोया।

    Seeds are sown (बोना), not transplanted (रोपना).

  • उसने पेड़ रोपी। उसने पेड़ रोपा।

    'पेड़' (tree) is masculine, so the verb must be 'रोपा'.

  • मैं पौधा रोपना हूँ। मैं पौधा रोपता हूँ।

    You need the habitual marker 'ta' for 'I plant'.

  • धान बोना धान रोपना

    While you sow seeds initially, the main agricultural act of rice is transplanting seedlings (रोपना).

  • मैंने विचार बोया। मैंने विचार रोपा।

    While both can work, 'रोपा' implies a more deliberate 'planting' of an idea.

Tipps

Agreement

In the past tense, remember 'मैंने पौधा रोपा' but 'मैंने तुलसी रोपी'. The verb follows the plant's gender!

Precision

Use 'रोपना' for saplings and 'बोना' for seeds. This distinction makes you sound like an expert.

Monsoon

The word 'रोपना' is most commonly heard during the Indian monsoon (July-August).

Abstract Use

Don't be afraid to use 'रोपना' for ideas. 'उसने मेरे मन में एक विचार रोपा' is very natural.

Formal Nouns

In essays, use 'रोपण' or 'वृक्षारोपण' instead of just the verb to elevate your style.

Pronunciation

Ensure the 'p' is soft and not followed by a puff of air (unaspirated).

News Context

When you hear 'रोपण' on the news, it's almost always about the environment or medicine.

Daily Life

If you are at a nursery (पौधशाला), use 'रोपना' to ask how to plant a specific sapling.

Root

Remember the root 'Rup' means to establish; it helps you understand related words like 'Roop' (form).

Fixing

Think of 'Ropna' as 'fixing' a living thing into the earth so it can rise.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of the English word 'ROPE'. Just as you use a ROPE to tie something down and fix it, you 'ROP-na' a plant to fix it in the ground.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a farmer in a bright green rice field, carefully placing a small seedling into the water. This specific act is 'रोपना'.

Word Web

Agriculture Gardening Sapling Soil Growth Transplant Rice Environment

Herausforderung

Try to use 'रोपना' in three sentences today: one about a real plant, one about a dream, and one about a habit.

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Sanskrit verb root 'रोपयति' (ropayati), which is the causative form of 'रुह्' (ruh), meaning 'to grow' or 'to rise'.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: To cause to grow, to set up, to erect, or to plant.

Indo-Aryan

Kultureller Kontext

Be mindful that 'धान रोपना' (paddy planting) is extremely hard work often done by marginalized communities or women in harsh conditions; use the term with respect for the labor involved.

In English, we often just say 'plant' for everything. In Hindi, using 'ropna' makes you sound more connected to the earth and agriculture.

Kajri folk songs of Uttar Pradesh Van Mahotsav (Forest Festival) Chipko Movement references to planting

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Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Gardening

  • गमले में रोपना
  • क्यारी में रोपना
  • जड़ से रोपना
  • सही दूरी पर रोपना

Agriculture

  • धान की रोपनी
  • खेत में रोपना
  • मानसून में रोपना
  • मजदूरों द्वारा रोपना

Environmentalism

  • वृक्षारोपण अभियान
  • पेड़ रोपना
  • जंगल रोपना
  • हरियाली रोपना

Psychology/Education

  • विचार रोपना
  • संस्कार रोपना
  • आत्मविश्वास रोपना
  • जिज्ञासा रोपना

Medicine

  • अंग प्रत्यारोपण
  • हृदय रोपण
  • त्वचा रोपण
  • बाल रोपना (informal)

Gesprächseinstiege

"क्या आपको अपने घर में पौधे रोपना पसंद है?"

"आपने आखिरी बार कब कोई पेड़ रोपा था?"

"भारत में धान रोपने का सबसे अच्छा समय कौन सा है?"

"क्या स्कूल में बच्चों को पौधे रोपना सिखाना चाहिए?"

"अगर आपको एक फल का पेड़ रोपना हो, तो आप कौन सा चुनेंगे?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

आज मैंने एक नन्हा पौधा रोपा। इसे देखकर मुझे कैसा महसूस हुआ?

मेरे जीवन में किसने सबसे महत्वपूर्ण विचार रोपा है? उस विचार ने मुझे कैसे बदला?

अगर मुझे दुनिया में शांति का बीज रोपना हो, तो मैं कहाँ से शुरू करूँगा?

वृक्षारोपण के महत्व पर एक छोटा लेख लिखें।

अपने बचपन की कोई याद लिखें जब आपने पहली बार कुछ रोपा था।

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Technically, no. For seeds, the correct verb is 'बोना' (bonā). 'रोपना' implies you are planting something that already has a small stem or roots.

Yes, especially during environmental drives or when talking about home gardening. However, 'lagana' is more common in very casual city speech.

It depends on the object. For a masculine object like 'पेड़' (tree), it is 'रोपा'. For a feminine object like 'तुलसी', it is 'रोपी'.

In formal medical Hindi, the word is 'प्रत्यारोपण'. Casually, people say 'बाल लगवाना' (getting hair put/fixed).

It refers to the season of paddy transplantation, a major event in Indian agriculture.

Yes, it is a beautiful metaphorical use. You can 'plant' an idea or a dream in someone's mind.

You say: 'मैं एक पेड़ रोपना चाहता हूँ' (masculine) or 'चाहती हूँ' (feminine).

'Ropna' is the verb (to plant), while 'Vriksharopan' is a formal noun meaning 'tree-planting'.

Yes, it follows the standard conjugation patterns for transitive verbs in Hindi.

Usually, for a flag, we use 'गाड़ना' (gāṛnā - to bury/fix) or 'फहराना' (phahrānā - to hoist). 'Ropna' is strictly for things that grow.

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Write a sentence about planting a mango tree in the past tense.

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Write a sentence using 'रोपना' metaphorically about a 'dream'.

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Translate: 'We should plant more trees for the environment.'

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Write a command: 'Plant this flower in the pot.'

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Write a sentence about farmers planting paddy.

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Use the word 'वृक्षारोपण' in a sentence.

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Describe a gardener's job using 'रोपना'.

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Translate: 'The teacher planted a seed of curiosity.'

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Write a future tense sentence about your garden plans.

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Explain the difference between 'बोना' and 'रोपना' in one Hindi sentence.

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Write a sentence using 'रोपना' in the passive voice.

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Translate: 'It is important to plant good values in children.'

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Write a sentence about 'transplant' using 'प्रत्यारोपण'.

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Use 'रोपना' to talk about a habit you want to start.

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Translate: 'Don't plant thorns in others' paths.'

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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about a tree-planting drive.

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Translate: 'The rain is perfect for planting paddy.'

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Use 'रोपण' as a noun in a formal sentence.

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Translate: 'I have planted hope in my heart.'

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Write a question asking if someone has ever planted a tree.

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Pronounce 'रोपना' clearly.

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Say 'I plant trees' in Hindi.

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Say 'I planted a flower' (past tense).

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Ask a friend: 'Did you plant a tree today?'

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Say: 'We will plant plants tomorrow.'

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Say: 'Farmers are planting paddy.'

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Say: 'Planting trees is good for the Earth.'

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Say: 'I want to plant a dream.'

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Say: 'Mother planted Tulsi in the courtyard.'

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Say: 'Let's plant more trees!'

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Explain the importance of 'Vriksharopan' in two sentences.

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Say: 'He planted the seed of doubt.'

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Say: 'The gardener is planting roses.'

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Ask: 'Where should I plant this sapling?'

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Say: 'Planting honesty is important.'

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Say: 'They planted thousands of trees last year.'

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Say: 'Don't plant thorns.'

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Say: 'I am learning how to plant.'

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Say: 'The rain has started, let's plant paddy.'

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Say: 'It is my duty to plant values.'

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Listen to the sentence: 'मैंने बगीचे में नीम रोपा।' What did I plant?

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Listen: 'धान रोपने का समय आ गया है।' What activity is starting?

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Listen: 'वृक्षारोपण अभियान सफल रहा।' Was the campaign successful?

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Listen: 'उसने तुलसी रोपी।' Is the plant masculine or feminine in Hindi?

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Listen: 'हृदय प्रत्यारोपण एक जटिल प्रक्रिया है।' Is the procedure simple or complex?

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Listen: 'कल हम सौ पेड़ रोपेंगे।' How many trees will be planted?

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Listen: 'काँटे मत रोपो।' What is the advice?

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Listen: 'माली ने नए पौधे रोपे।' Who is the subject?

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Listen: 'विचार रोपना एक कला है।' What is an art?

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Listen: 'बीज बोओ, फिर पौधा रोपो।' What comes first?

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Listen: 'सरकार ने लक्ष्य रोपा है।' Did the government set a target?

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Listen: 'क्या तुमने पौधा रोपा?' Is this a question or a statement?

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Listen: 'रोपनी के गीत गाओ।' What should be sung?

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Listen: 'उसने अपनी जड़ें यहाँ रोप लीं।' What did he establish?

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Listen: 'पौधे रोपना पुण्य का काम है।' Is planting trees considered good?

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