किलोग्राम
किलोग्राम در ۳۰ ثانیه
- किलोग्राम is the Hindi word for Kilogram, used for measuring mass and weight.
- It is a masculine noun and is often shortened to 'किलो' (kilo) in daily speech.
- In Hindi grammar, the unit usually remains singular after a number (e.g., 5 किलोग्राम).
- It is essential for shopping, cooking, travel, and medical contexts in India.
The word किलोग्राम (Kilogram) is the standard unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI) and is universally used across India. In Hindi-speaking regions, it is the bedrock of daily commerce, scientific measurement, and personal health tracking. While the word is a direct loan from English, it has been completely assimilated into the Hindi language, following Hindi grammatical rules for masculine nouns. Whether you are at a local sabzi mandi (vegetable market), a high-end grocery store, or a doctor's clinic, this word is indispensable. In common parlance, people often shorten it to simply 'kilo' (किलो), but in formal writing, official documents, and academic contexts, the full form 'किलोग्राम' is preferred.
- Commercial Usage
- In the marketplace, prices are almost always quoted 'per kilogram' (प्रति किलोग्राम). For example, a vendor might shout 'आलू बीस रुपये किलोग्राम!' (Potatoes, twenty rupees a kilogram!).
मुझे पाँच किलोग्राम चावल चाहिए। (I need five kilograms of rice.)
Historically, India used various regional units like the ser or maund, but the adoption of the metric system in 1958 standardized everything to the kilogram. This transition was a massive cultural shift, moving from traditional scales to the modern weights we see today. Today, the word is used not just for food, but for luggage at airports, body weight, and even industrial raw materials. Understanding this word is the first step to navigating any physical exchange of goods in India. It is a masculine noun, meaning it takes masculine adjectives and verb endings, though as a unit of measure, it often remains unchanged in its plural form when following a number, similar to English.
- Scientific Context
- In physics and chemistry classes across Hindi-medium schools, 'किलोग्राम' is taught as the base unit for mass, often abbreviated as 'कि.ग्रा.' in textbooks.
इस धातु के टुकड़े का भार एक किलोग्राम है। (The weight of this metal piece is one kilogram.)
The word also appears in fitness culture. With the rise of gyms in urban India, people discuss their weight loss or muscle gain strictly in kilograms. You will hear phrases like 'मैंने पाँच किलोग्राम वजन कम किया' (I lost five kilograms of weight). It is deeply integrated into the modern Indian identity of health and progress. Furthermore, the word is essential for travelers. When flying within India, your baggage allowance is always specified in kilograms, making it a word you will see on every airline ticket and hear at every check-in counter. Its importance cannot be overstated for anyone living in or visiting a Hindi-speaking region.
Using किलोग्राम correctly in a sentence involves understanding its role as a masculine noun and how it interacts with numbers and postpositions. In Hindi, when a number precedes a unit of measurement, the unit usually stays in its singular form. For example, 'दो किलोग्राम' (two kilogram) is more common than trying to pluralize the unit itself, although in some contexts, 'किलोग्रामों' might appear in oblique cases. However, for a beginner or intermediate learner, sticking to the singular form with numbers is the most natural way to speak.
- Direct Object Usage
- When the kilogram is the object of your desire or action, it follows the quantity. 'कृपया मुझे एक किलोग्राम चीनी दें' (Please give me one kilogram of sugar).
बाज़ार से दो किलोग्राम सेब ले आना। (Bring two kilograms of apples from the market.)
Another common structure involves using 'का' (ka) or 'के' (ke) to show relationship. For instance, 'एक किलोग्राम का पैकेट' (A one-kilogram packet). Here, the 'का' agrees with 'packet' (masculine). If you were talking about a one-kilogram box (डिबिया - feminine), it would be 'एक किलोग्राम की डिबिया'. This demonstrates how 'किलोग्राम' fits into the larger Hindi possessive framework. It is also important to note the use of fractions. 'आधा किलोग्राम' (half a kilogram) is a very common phrase, often replaced by the traditional word 'आधा किलो' or 'पाँच सौ ग्राम' (500 grams).
- The Rate/Price Structure
- To express 'price per kg', use the format [Price] [Currency] [Kilogram]. 'सौ रुपये किलोग्राम' (Hundred rupees a kilogram).
टमाटर अस्सी रुपये किलोग्राम बिक रहे हैं। (Tomatoes are being sold at eighty rupees a kilogram.)
In more complex sentences, you might use 'किलोग्राम' with postpositions like 'से' (from/by) or 'में' (in). For example, 'इसे किलोग्राम में मापें' (Measure this in kilograms). Or 'वजन किलोग्राम से तौला जाता है' (Weight is measured by kilograms). These constructions are vital for technical discussions or when giving instructions. Remember that while 'किलोग्राम' is the formal term, in the flow of a sentence, it should be pronounced clearly with a soft 'k' and a distinct 'g'. Avoid swallowing the 'm' at the end, as it is a loanword that retains its full phonetic structure in Hindi.
The word किलोग्राम echoes through various strata of Indian life. The most common place is undoubtedly the local vegetable and fruit markets. Here, the atmosphere is loud and rhythmic. Vendors don't just say the word; they shout it as part of a sales pitch. You'll hear it in the bargaining process: 'नहीं भाईसाहब, पचास रुपये किलोग्राम बहुत ज़्यादा है!' (No brother, fifty rupees a kilogram is too much!). This is where the word becomes part of the social fabric of negotiation and daily sustenance. It is not just a unit; it's a point of debate.
- In the Kitchen
- Cooking shows on channels like Zee Khana Khazana or YouTube stars like Nisha Madhulika frequently use 'किलोग्राम' when describing quantities for large batches of pickles or festive sweets.
इस अचार के लिए आपको दो किलोग्राम आम चाहिए। (For this pickle, you need two kilograms of mangoes.)
Another prominent setting is the airport or railway station. Announcements regarding luggage limits are made in both Hindi and English. 'प्रत्येक यात्री को पंद्रह किलोग्राम तक सामान ले जाने की अनुमति है' (Each passenger is allowed to carry up to fifteen kilograms of luggage). Hearing this in a crowded station reinforces the word's importance in logistics and travel. Similarly, at a post office, when you go to send a parcel, the clerk will weigh it and announce the weight in kilograms to determine the postage cost. This is a very formal and precise usage of the word.
- Health and Fitness
- In clinics and hospitals, doctors record a patient's weight in kilograms. It's a standard part of any medical check-up conversation.
आपका वजन पिछले महीने से दो किलोग्राम बढ़ गया है। (Your weight has increased by two kilograms since last month.)
Lastly, you will encounter 'किलोग्राम' in the news, especially when reports discuss agricultural output or the price of essential commodities. News anchors might say, 'गेहूँ का उत्पादन लाखों किलोग्राम तक पहुँच गया है' (Wheat production has reached millions of kilograms). Here, the word takes on a macro-economic significance. It is also used in sports, particularly in weightlifting or wrestling, where athletes compete in specific 'kilogram categories'. Whether it's the '65 किलोग्राम वर्ग' (65 kg category) in wrestling or a gym-goer lifting a 'दस किलोग्राम का डंबल' (10 kg dumbbell), the word is a constant companion in the world of physical effort.
One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when using किलोग्राम in Hindi is related to pluralization. In English, we naturally say 'five kilograms'. However, in Hindi, when a specific number is mentioned, the unit remains singular: 'पाँच किलोग्राम'. Using 'किलोग्रामों' in this context sounds unnatural and is a common 'foreigner mistake'. You only use the plural 'किलोग्रामों' when speaking generally or in the oblique case with a postposition, such as 'किलोग्रामों के हिसाब से' (by the kilograms).
- Gender Confusion
- Many learners forget that 'किलोग्राम' is a masculine noun. This affects any adjectives or verbs associated with it. For example, you should say 'एक किलोग्राम भारी है' (One kg is heavy) using the masculine 'भारी', not a feminine variant if one were to exist.
Incorrect: पाँच किलोग्रामें चीनी।
Correct: पाँच किलोग्राम चीनी।
Another mistake involves the pronunciation of the 'g'. In some regional accents, loanwords might get slightly distorted, but for standard Hindi, the 'g' in 'kilogram' should be a clear, voiced velar plosive, just like in 'go'. Some learners mistakenly use a 'j' sound or a very soft 'k', which can lead to confusion. Furthermore, learners often forget the 'm' at the end, saying 'kilogra'. Ensure the nasal 'm' is fully articulated. It's also common to confuse 'किलोग्राम' with 'ग्राम' (gram). While they sound similar, the difference is a factor of a thousand, which can be a very expensive mistake at a gold shop!
- Misusing 'Kilo' in Formal Writing
- While 'किलो' (kilo) is perfect for the market, using it in a formal essay or a business report might be seen as too casual. Always use the full 'किलोग्राम' in professional writing.
इस मशीन की क्षमता सौ किलोग्राम है। (The capacity of this machine is one hundred kilograms.)
Finally, be careful with the word 'भार' (weight) and 'वजन' (weight). While 'किलोग्राम' measures mass, in daily Hindi, both 'वजन' and 'भार' are used interchangeably with kilograms. However, 'वजन' is more common in daily speech, while 'भार' is more formal/scientific. A common error is saying 'मेरा किलोग्राम 70 है' (My kilogram is 70). Instead, you should say 'मेरा वजन 70 किलोग्राम है' (My weight is 70 kilograms). The unit cannot replace the noun it is measuring.
While किलोग्राम is the standard, Hindi has several other words for weight and measurement that are used depending on the context and the quantity. Understanding these alternatives will make you sound much more like a native speaker. The most obvious related word is ग्राम (Gram), used for smaller quantities like spices, gold, or nutritional information. Then there is the क्विंटल (Quintal), which equals 100 kilograms and is frequently used in wholesale grain markets.
- किलोग्राम vs. किलो
- 'किलोग्राम' is the formal, full version. 'किलो' is the colloquial, everyday shorthand. Use 'किलो' at the market and 'किलोग्राम' in school or at work.
- किलोग्राम vs. पाव (Paav)
- 'पाव' refers to 250 grams (a quarter of a kilogram). It is extremely common in vegetable markets. Instead of saying '0.25 किलोग्राम', people always say 'एक पाव'.
मुझे एक पाव (250g) मिर्च और आधा किलोग्राम अदरक दे दो। (Give me a quarter-kilo of chillies and half a kilogram of ginger.)
For very large quantities, the word टन (Ton) is used, just like in English. In the context of precious metals like gold, the word तोला (Tola) is still very popular in India, representing about 11.66 grams. While a jeweler will know what a gram is, they often price things by the 'tola'. If you are measuring liquids, you must switch to लीटर (Liter). Even though a liter of water weighs roughly a kilogram, in Hindi, these units are strictly separated by the state of matter (solid vs. liquid).
- Comparison Table
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- मिलीग्राम (Milligram): For medicines and tiny amounts.
- ग्राम (Gram): 1/1000 of a kilogram.
- आधा किलो (Aadha Kilo): 500 grams.
- डेढ़ किलो (Dedh Kilo): 1.5 kilograms.
Understanding these distinctions is crucial for effective communication. For instance, if you go to a gym, you use 'किलोग्राम'. If you go to a gold shop, you use 'ग्राम' or 'तोला'. If you are buying heavy construction material like iron or cement, you might use 'क्विंटल' or 'टन'. The word 'किलोग्राम' remains the anchor for all these measurements, providing the standard by which all other weights are understood in the modern Indian economy.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
India officially adopted the kilogram in 1958, replacing a confusing system of local weights that varied from city to city. Before this, a 'ser' in Delhi might be different from a 'ser' in Mumbai!
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing it as 'Kilogra' (dropping the 'm').
- Confusing the 'g' sound with 'j'.
- Using a long 'ee' sound like 'Keelogram' (it should be short 'i').
- Swallowing the 'o' sound in the middle.
- Aspirating the 'k' too much (Hindi 'k' is usually unaspirated unless it's 'kh').
سطح دشواری
Easy to recognize as it sounds like the English word.
Requires learning the conjunct 'ग्र' (gra) and 'म' (ma).
Natural for English speakers, just watch the Hindi rhythm.
Very distinct and easy to pick out in speech.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Unit Singular Rule
Always use 'पाँच किलोग्राम' instead of 'पाँच किलोग्रामों'.
Masculine Agreement
किलोग्राम is masculine, so: 'बड़ा किलोग्राम' (Big kilogram).
Postposition Oblique
When followed by 'में' or 'से', it can become 'किलोग्रामों' if referring to multiple unspecified units.
Quantity + Noun
The pattern is [Number] + [Unit] + [Item] (e.g., दो किलोग्राम आम).
Fractions
Use 'आधा' for 0.5, 'सवा' for 1.25, 'डेढ़' for 1.5.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
एक किलोग्राम सेब दीजिए।
Give one kilogram of apples.
Simple imperative sentence using 'dijiye' (please give).
यह दो किलोग्राम है।
This is two kilograms.
Basic 'Subject + Number + Unit + Verb' structure.
चीनी कितने किलोग्राम है?
How many kilograms of sugar (are there)?
Interrogative sentence using 'kitne' (how many).
मुझे पाँच किलोग्राम चावल चाहिए।
I need five kilograms of rice.
Using 'chahiye' to express need/want.
एक किलोग्राम में कितने ग्राम होते हैं?
How many grams are in one kilogram?
Using the postposition 'mein' (in).
यह पैकेट एक किलोग्राम का है।
This packet is of one kilogram.
Using 'ka' (of) to show the weight of an object.
बाज़ार से एक किलोग्राम नमक लाओ।
Bring one kilogram of salt from the market.
Informal imperative using 'lao' (bring).
आधा किलोग्राम टमाटर।
Half a kilogram of tomatoes.
Using 'aadha' (half) as a fraction.
मेरा वजन सत्तर किलोग्राम है।
My weight is seventy kilograms.
Stating personal attributes using 'vajan' (weight).
इस केक के लिए एक किलोग्राम मैदा चाहिए।
One kilogram of all-purpose flour is needed for this cake.
Contextual usage in a recipe.
क्या आप दो किलोग्राम उठा सकते हैं?
Can you lift two kilograms?
Using 'sakna' (can) to show ability.
सब्ज़ी वाला अस्सी रुपये किलोग्राम बोल रहा है।
The vegetable seller is saying eighty rupees a kilogram.
Reporting speech and prices.
यह बैग दस किलोग्राम से भारी है।
This bag is heavier than ten kilograms.
Comparative structure using 'se bhaari' (heavier than).
हमें रोज़ाना एक किलोग्राम फल खाने चाहिए।
We should eat one kilogram of fruit daily.
Using 'chahiye' for advice/obligation.
दुकानदार ने एक किलोग्राम कम तौला।
The shopkeeper weighed one kilogram less.
Using 'taulna' (to weigh) as a verb.
मैंने कल तीन किलोग्राम आम खरीदे।
I bought three kilograms of mangoes yesterday.
Past tense transitive verb agreement.
हवाई जहाज़ में केवल पंद्रह किलोग्राम सामान की अनुमति है।
Only fifteen kilograms of luggage is allowed on the plane.
Formal travel context.
आपको कम से कम पाँच किलोग्राम वजन कम करना होगा।
You will have to lose at least five kilograms of weight.
Future obligation using 'hoga'.
यह कद्दू लगभग चार किलोग्राम का होगा।
This pumpkin must be about four kilograms.
Using 'hoga' for estimation/probability.
वह रोज़ाना पाँच किलोग्राम दूध बेचता है।
He sells five kilograms of milk every day.
Present habitual tense.
किलोग्राम को ग्राम में बदलने का तरीका सरल है।
The method to convert kilograms to grams is simple.
Infinitive 'badalne' (to change) with postposition.
उसने किलोग्रामों के हिसाब से मिठाई बाँटी।
He distributed sweets by the kilograms.
Oblique plural 'kilogramon' used with 'ke hisab se'.
इस पार्सल का वजन दो किलोग्राम से अधिक नहीं होना चाहिए।
The weight of this parcel should not exceed two kilograms.
Negative obligation structure.
बाज़ार में आलू का भाव बीस रुपये प्रति किलोग्राम है।
The rate of potatoes in the market is twenty rupees per kilogram.
Using 'prati' (per) in a formal price context.
वैज्ञानिकों ने किलोग्राम की परिभाषा को बदल दिया है।
Scientists have changed the definition of the kilogram.
Complex perfective tense.
जिम में वह सौ किलोग्राम वजन आसानी से उठा लेता है।
In the gym, he lifts one hundred kilograms of weight easily.
Compound verb 'utha leta hai' showing capability.
निर्यात के लिए माल को किलोग्राम में मापा जाना चाहिए।
The goods should be measured in kilograms for export.
Passive voice 'mapa jana chahiye'.
इस मशीन की भार वहन क्षमता पाँच सौ किलोग्राम है।
The load-bearing capacity of this machine is five hundred kilograms.
Technical compound noun 'bhar vahan kshamta'.
मोटापे के कारण उसका वजन हर महीने दो किलोग्राम बढ़ रहा है।
Due to obesity, his weight is increasing by two kilograms every month.
Continuous tense showing a trend.
खाद्य सुरक्षा के लिए लाखों किलोग्राम अनाज का भंडारण किया गया है।
Millions of kilograms of grain have been stored for food security.
Formal administrative vocabulary.
प्रति किलोग्राम लागत कम करने के लिए हमें नई तकनीक चाहिए।
To reduce the cost per kilogram, we need new technology.
Economic reasoning sentence.
उसने अपनी मेहनत से दस किलोग्राम वजन घटाया।
He lost ten kilograms of weight through his hard work.
Using 'ghataya' (reduced) as a transitive verb.
किलोग्राम का मानक अब प्लैंक स्थिरांक पर आधारित है।
The standard of the kilogram is now based on the Planck constant.
Highly technical scientific Hindi.
अंतरराष्ट्रीय व्यापार में किलोग्राम एक सार्वभौमिक इकाई है।
The kilogram is a universal unit in international trade.
Abstract academic statement.
फसलों की बर्बादी से प्रति किलोग्राम कीमतों में भारी उछाल आया है।
Crop destruction has caused a massive jump in prices per kilogram.
Economic analysis with advanced vocabulary ('uchhal').
इस शोध के अनुसार, प्रति किलोग्राम कार्बन उत्सर्जन चिंताजनक है।
According to this research, carbon emissions per kilogram are worrying.
Environmental science context.
औपनिवेशिक काल के बाद भारत ने किलोग्राम को आधिकारिक रूप से अपनाया।
After the colonial era, India officially adopted the kilogram.
Historical narrative style.
किसी भी वस्तु का द्रव्यमान किलोग्राम में ही व्यक्त किया जाना चाहिए।
The mass of any object must be expressed in kilograms only.
Precise scientific instruction.
वह किलोग्रामों की गिनती में नहीं, बल्कि गुणवत्ता में विश्वास रखता है।
He believes in quality, not in the counting of kilograms.
Metaphorical/philosophical usage.
इस रसायनों के मिश्रण में प्रत्येक किलोग्राम का महत्व है।
In this mixture of chemicals, every kilogram is important.
Emphasizing precision.
किलोग्राम की शुद्धता ही आधुनिक इंजीनियरिंग की नींव है।
The precision of the kilogram is the foundation of modern engineering.
Philosophical/Engineering high-level Hindi.
माप-तौल की विसंगतियों को दूर करने के लिए किलोग्राम का मानकीकरण आवश्यक था।
Standardization of the kilogram was necessary to remove discrepancies in weights and measures.
Advanced administrative and historical terminology.
क्या किलोग्राम का अस्तित्व केवल भौतिक जगत तक ही सीमित है?
Is the existence of the kilogram limited only to the physical world?
Metaphysical inquiry.
वैश्विक अर्थव्यवस्था के उतार-चढ़ाव को प्रति किलोग्राम उत्पादन से समझा जा सकता है।
Fluctuations in the global economy can be understood through production per kilogram.
Sophisticated economic synthesis.
किलोग्राम का इतिहास मानव सभ्यता के विकास का प्रतिबिंब है।
The history of the kilogram is a reflection of the development of human civilization.
Grand historical generalization.
सूक्ष्म स्तर पर, किलोग्राम की परिभाषा भी सापेक्ष हो जाती है।
At a microscopic level, even the definition of a kilogram becomes relative.
Theoretical physics context.
साहित्य में 'किलोग्राम' जैसे शब्द अक्सर यथार्थवाद को दर्शाने के लिए प्रयुक्त होते हैं।
In literature, words like 'kilogram' are often used to depict realism.
Literary criticism.
किलोग्राम के माध्यम से हम ब्रह्मांड के द्रव्यमान का आकलन करते हैं।
Through the kilogram, we estimate the mass of the universe.
Cosmological scale sentence.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
A gram is 1/1000th of a kilogram. Don't confuse them when buying precious items!
Liter is for liquids (milk, oil), Kilogram is for solids (flour, vegetables).
Kilogram measures weight; Kilometer measures distance. Both start with 'Kilo'.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— Used metaphorically to mean something is very cheap or sold in bulk without care.
आजकल डिग्रियाँ किलो के भाव मिल रही हैं।
Sarcastic/Informal— Keeping track of every single kilogram; being very meticulous.
वह एक-एक किलोग्राम का हिसाब रखता है।
Neutral— A modern saying implying that character matters more than physical size.
चिंता मत करो, वजन किलोग्राम में नहीं, दिल में होता है।
Poetic/Inspirational— A heavy burden, often used metaphorically for responsibilities.
उस पर जिम्मेदारियों के किलोग्रामों का बोझ है।
Literary— A simple comparison used to explain weight to children.
यह चीज़ हल्की जैसे ग्राम और भारी जैसे किलोग्राम है।
Child-friendly— A proverb about value; precious things are small, common things are bulk.
याद रखो, सोना ग्राम में और लोहा किलोग्राम में बिकता है।
Philosophical— Having a very brave heart (metaphorical use of weight).
उसका किलोग्राम भर का कलेजा है।
Slang/Exaggeration— Talking too much without substance.
वह सिर्फ बातों के किलोग्राम बेचता है।
Informal— Something very heavy and immovable.
यह समस्या किलोग्राम के पत्थर जैसी है।
Metaphorical— A big, wide smile (modern colloquialism).
उसके चेहरे पर आधा किलोग्राम की मुस्कान थी।
Whimsicalبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
It's a shortened version.
Kilo is casual; Kilogram is formal. They mean the same thing.
बाज़ार में 'किलो' बोलो, स्कूल में 'किलोग्राम'।
Both relate to weight.
Bhar is the noun 'weight'; Kilogram is the unit.
इसका भार पाँच किलोग्राम है।
Synonym for weight.
Vajan is more common in speech; Kilogram is the unit of that vajan.
वजन किलोग्राम में मापा जाता है।
Another metric unit.
1 Quintal = 100 Kilograms.
किसान ने दस क्विंटल गेहूँ बेचा।
Common market unit.
1 Paav = 0.25 Kilogram.
आधा किलो नहीं, एक पाव मिर्च दे दो।
الگوهای جملهسازی
मुझे [Number] किलोग्राम [Item] चाहिए।
मुझे दो किलोग्राम चीनी चाहिए।
[Item] [Price] रुपये किलोग्राम है।
आलू बीस रुपये किलोग्राम है।
मेरा वजन [Number] किलोग्राम है।
मेरा वजन सत्तर किलोग्राम है।
क्या आप [Number] किलोग्राम उठा सकते हैं?
क्या आप दस किलोग्राम उठा सकते हैं?
[Item] का वजन [Number] किलोग्राम से अधिक है।
बैग का वजन पंद्रह किलोग्राम से अधिक है।
इसे [Number] किलोग्राम के पैकेट में डालें।
इसे एक किलोग्राम के पैकेट में डालें।
इसकी क्षमता [Number] किलोग्राम है।
इसकी क्षमता सौ किलोग्राम है।
प्रति किलोग्राम [Noun] में वृद्धि हुई है।
प्रति किलोग्राम लागत में वृद्धि हुई है।
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Extremely high in daily life.
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पाँच किलोग्रामें
→
पाँच किलोग्राम
Units don't take plural endings after specific numbers in Hindi.
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एक किलोग्राम दूध
→
एक लीटर दूध
Liquids are measured in liters, not kilograms.
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मेरा किलोग्राम 70 है
→
मेरा वजन 70 किलोग्राम है
You must mention 'vajan' (weight) before the unit.
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किलोग्राम भारी है (feminine agreement)
→
किलोग्राम भारी है (masculine agreement)
Kilogram is a masculine noun.
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किलोग्रामों में तौलो (in specific contexts)
→
किलोग्राम में तौलो
Usually, the singular is preferred even in prepositional phrases unless speaking generally about 'many kilograms'.
نکات
Singular Rule
Keep 'kilogram' singular after any number. 'दस किलोग्राम' is correct.
Market Talk
Use 'किलो' at the vegetable market to sound like a local pro.
Abbreviation
When writing a shopping list, 'कि.ग्रा.' is the standard way to save space.
The 'G' Sound
Ensure the 'g' in 'gram' is clear and not swallowed.
Solids vs Liquids
Remember: Kilogram for solids, Liter for liquids.
Bargaining
Prices are often quoted 'per kilogram'. Always clarify the weight before agreeing on a price.
Body Weight
Always use kilograms for body weight in India; pounds are rarely used.
Recipes
Indian recipes often use 'cup' for small amounts but 'kilogram' for bulk cooking.
Luggage
Check your ticket; domestic flights usually allow 15kg.
Fractions
Learn 'aadha' (1/2), 'paav' (1/4), and 'dedh' (1.5) to use with kilogram.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of a 'Kilo' of 'Graham' crackers. One Kilogram is 1000 grams of crackers!
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a large 1kg metal block sitting on a pile of 1000 tiny paperclips (each 1 gram).
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Go to your kitchen and find three items. Say their weight in Hindi using 'किलोग्राम'. (e.g., 'यह एक किलोग्राम आटा है')
ریشه کلمه
Loanword from English 'Kilogram', which originated from French 'kilogramme'.
معنای اصلی: A unit of mass equal to 1,000 grams.
Indo-European (via English/Greek/Latin).بافت فرهنگی
Be respectful when discussing body weight in kilograms, as it can be a sensitive topic in social settings.
English speakers will find it easy as it's a direct loan, but must be careful with Hindi's lack of plural 's' after numbers.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Grocery Shopping
- एक किलोग्राम चीनी
- आधा किलोग्राम दाल
- कितने रुपये किलोग्राम?
- दो किलोग्राम पैक कर दो
Gym/Fitness
- पाँच किलोग्राम का डंबल
- मेरा वजन किलोग्राम में
- दस किलोग्राम वजन कम करना
- सौ किलोग्राम उठाना
Airport/Travel
- सामान का वजन
- पंद्रह किलोग्राम की सीमा
- अतिरिक्त किलोग्राम का शुल्क
- किलोग्राम में तौलना
Cooking
- एक किलोग्राम मैदा
- आधा किलोग्राम घी
- किलोग्राम के हिसाब से सामग्री
- दो किलोग्राम सब्जी
Post Office
- पार्सल का वजन
- कितने किलोग्राम है?
- किलोग्राम के अनुसार दर
- दो किलोग्राम का पैकेट
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"आजकल सेब कितने रुपये किलोग्राम मिल रहे हैं?"
"आपका वजन कितने किलोग्राम है?"
"क्या आप पाँच किलोग्राम का बैग उठा सकते हैं?"
"इस पार्सल का वजन कितने किलोग्राम होगा?"
"क्या आपको एक किलोग्राम चीनी चाहिए या दो?"
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आज मैंने बाज़ार से क्या-क्या किलोग्राम में खरीदा? (What did I buy in kilograms from the market today?)
मेरा फिटनेस लक्ष्य कितने किलोग्राम वजन कम करना है? (How many kilograms of weight is my fitness goal to lose?)
अगर मुझे एक किलोग्राम सोना मिले, तो मैं क्या करूँगा? (If I got one kilogram of gold, what would I do?)
मेरे घर में सबसे भारी चीज़ कितने किलोग्राम की है? (How many kilograms is the heaviest thing in my house?)
किलोग्राम का हमारे दैनिक जीवन में क्या महत्व है? (What is the importance of the kilogram in our daily life?)
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt is a masculine noun. You say 'एक किलोग्राम भारी है' (masculine ending).
Yes, in 90% of daily situations, 'kilo' is perfectly fine and sounds more natural.
You can say 'डेढ़ किलोग्राम' (dedh kilogram).
No, in Hindi, you say 'पाँच किलोग्राम', not 'पाँच किलोग्रामें'.
It is 'कि.ग्रा.' (ki.gra.).
Ask: 'यह कितने रुपये किलोग्राम है?' (How many rupees per kg is this?)
Usually, milk is measured in liters (लीटर), but some dairy products like paneer are measured in kilograms.
It is 'आधा किलोग्राम' (aadha kilogram) or 'आधा किलो'.
Yes, it is the standard unit used in all Hindi-medium science textbooks.
It is written as 'किलोग्राम'.
خودت رو بسنج 109 سوال
Write 'I want two kilograms of apples' in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'My weight is 65 kilograms' in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'Potatoes are 20 rupees per kg' in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'Give me half a kilogram of sugar' in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'The bag is very heavy, it is 20 kg' in Hindi.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'One kilogram equals one thousand grams.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Only 15 kg luggage is allowed.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a market scene using 'kilogram' 3 times.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Say 'Give me 1 kg of rice' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'How many kg is this?' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen to: 'दो किलोग्राम चीनी लाओ।' How much sugar is needed?
Listen to: 'सेब सौ रुपये किलोग्राम हैं।' What is the price?
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Summary
The word 'किलोग्राम' is a vital loanword in Hindi used for all mass measurements. Remember to treat it as a masculine noun and avoid pluralizing it when preceded by a number. Example: 'दो किलोग्राम' (Correct) vs 'दो किलोग्रामें' (Incorrect).
- किलोग्राम is the Hindi word for Kilogram, used for measuring mass and weight.
- It is a masculine noun and is often shortened to 'किलो' (kilo) in daily speech.
- In Hindi grammar, the unit usually remains singular after a number (e.g., 5 किलोग्राम).
- It is essential for shopping, cooking, travel, and medical contexts in India.
Singular Rule
Keep 'kilogram' singular after any number. 'दस किलोग्राम' is correct.
Market Talk
Use 'किलो' at the vegetable market to sound like a local pro.
Abbreviation
When writing a shopping list, 'कि.ग्रा.' is the standard way to save space.
The 'G' Sound
Ensure the 'g' in 'gram' is clear and not swallowed.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر general
आभार व्यक्त करना
B1ابراز قدردانی یا تشکر به صورت رسمی. 'من میخواهم مراتب سپاسگزاری خود را ابراز کنم.'
आचरण करना
C1رفتار کردن؛ به شیوهای خاص (معمولاً اخلاقی یا رسمی) عمل کردن. 'او باید با وقار رفتار کند.'
आगे
A1Forward; ahead.
आगे बढ़ना
A2به جلو حرکت کردن یا پیشرفت کردن.
आगामी
B1آینده، پیش رو. برای رویدادهایی که در آینده نزدیک رخ میدهند استفاده میشود.
आह्वान करना
B1To call, to summon, to request someone's presence.
आज रात
A2امشب؛ شبِ امروز.
आजमाना
A2امتحان کردن یا آزمودن چیزی برای دیدن نحوه کارکرد آن یا آنچه اتفاق می افتد.
आक्रमण करना
B2آغاز عملیات نظامی علیه یک کشور یا گروه.
आखिरी
A2آخر، پایانی. 'آخرین اتوبوس' می شود 'Aakhiri bus'. 'آخرین بار' می شود 'Aakhiri baar'.