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A1 noun #1,500 پرکاربردترین 9 دقیقه مطالعه

मटर

matar رتبه 1,500

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها मटर در ۳۰ ثانیه

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At the A1 level, 'मटर' (Matar) is a basic vocabulary word used to identify a common vegetable. Learners should focus on recognizing the word in the context of food and shopping. You will learn to say 'I like peas' (मुझे मटर पसंद हैं) or 'Give me peas' (मटर दीजिये). The focus is on the physical object and its color (green/हरा). At this stage, you don't need to worry about complex grammar, just that 'Matar' equals 'Pea' and it is a masculine noun. You might encounter it on menus or in simple grocery lists. It's one of the first 50 nouns a learner usually picks up because of its frequency in Indian cuisine.

At the A2 level, you begin to use 'मटर' in more descriptive sentences. You will learn to use adjectives like 'fresh' (ताज़ा), 'sweet' (मीठा), or 'expensive' (महँगा). You can now describe the process of buying them: 'I bought two kilos of peas' (मैंने दो किलो मटर खरीदे). You will also start to recognize common dish names like 'Matar Paneer'. Grammatically, you should start noticing how verbs agree with 'Matar' in the plural (e.g., 'मटर अच्छे हैं' instead of 'मटर अच्छा है' when referring to a batch). You can also handle simple interactions with a vegetable vendor using this word.

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At the B1 level, you can discuss 'मटर' in the context of cooking and preferences. You can explain a simple recipe: 'First, shell the peas, then fry them with potatoes' (पहले मटर छीलें, फिर उन्हें आलू के साथ भूनें). You can also talk about seasons, noting that peas are a winter vegetable in India. You might use the word in the context of health and nutrition, describing peas as 'healthy' (पौष्टिक) or 'rich in protein' (प्रोटीन से भरपूर). Your ability to use 'Matar' in compound sentences and with various postpositions (like 'मटर के लिए', 'मटर के साथ') becomes more fluid.

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At the B2 level, you can use 'मटर' in more abstract or technical discussions. You might talk about the agricultural aspects of pea farming in India, discussing 'yield' (पैदावार) or 'irrigation' (सिंचाई). You can understand and participate in conversations about the rising prices of vegetables (inflation) and how it affects the common man's 'Matar' consumption. You are also expected to know the difference between 'Hari Matar' (fresh) and 'Safed Matar' (dried) and their distinct culinary roles. You can follow a complex cooking show where 'Matar' is a key ingredient and understand the nuances of its preparation.

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At the C1 level, your use of 'मटर' extends to idiomatic expressions and literary contexts. While 'Matar' itself is a simple noun, you might encounter it in metaphors about smallness or abundance. You can discuss the socio-economic impact of the pea harvest on rural North Indian communities. You can write detailed essays or critiques of Indian culinary traditions where 'Matar' plays a role. You are comfortable with the word in all grammatical cases, including the less common oblique plural 'मटरों'. You can also distinguish between various botanical varieties of peas if the conversation demands such specificity.

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At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of the word. You can discuss the etymology of 'Matar' and its historical journey into the Indian subcontinent. You can analyze the role of 'Matar' in classical Hindi literature or modern poetry, where it might be used to evoke the atmosphere of an Indian winter. You can engage in high-level debates about agricultural policy, genetically modified pea seeds, or the export-import dynamics of peas in the global market. The word 'Matar' is no longer just a vegetable to you; it is a thread in the larger tapestry of Hindi language, culture, and economy.

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मटर در ۳۰ ثانیه

Matar means pea in Hindi.
It is a masculine noun used for the green vegetable.
It is a winter staple in Indian cuisine.
Commonly used in dishes like Matar Paneer and Pulao.

The Hindi word मटर (Maṭar) refers to the common pea, a small, spherical green seed that grows in a pod. In the linguistic and culinary landscape of India, 'Matar' is much more than just a vegetable; it is a symbol of the winter season. When the temperatures drop in Northern India, the markets are flooded with fresh, bright green pods of peas. Unlike the frozen or canned varieties common in the West, fresh 'Matar' in India is celebrated for its natural sweetness and tender texture. It belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae) and is scientifically known as Pisum sativum. For a Hindi learner, this is an essential A1-level noun because it appears in countless daily conversations regarding food, grocery shopping, and cooking.

Botanical Classification: Matar is a legume, specifically the seed-pod of the pea plant. In Hindi, the pod itself is often called 'Matar ki phali'.
Culinary Significance: It is a primary ingredient in global favorites like Matar Paneer (peas and cottage cheese) and Aloo Matar (potatoes and peas). It provides both texture and a hint of sweetness to spicy gravies.

सर्दियों में ताज़े मटर बहुत मीठे होते हैं। (Fresh peas are very sweet in winters.)

In daily life, you will use 'Matar' when visiting a 'Sabzi Mandi' (vegetable market). You might ask the vendor about the price per kilogram or the freshness of the stock. Because peas are often shelled at home in India—a communal activity where family members sit together—the word carries a connotation of domesticity and togetherness. Culturally, the act of 'Matar chheelna' (peeling/shelling peas) is a classic trope of Indian household life. Whether you are ordering a 'Matar Pulao' at a restaurant or describing your favorite vegetable to a friend, this word is indispensable. It is a masculine noun, which is a crucial grammatical point for learners to remember when pairing it with adjectives or verbs.

क्या आपने मटर छील लिए? (Did you shell the peas?)

Visual Description: Small, round, and vibrant green. The texture can range from smooth to slightly wrinkled depending on the variety (desi vs. hybrid).

Using 'मटर' (Matar) in sentences requires an understanding of its role as a masculine noun. In Hindi, the gender of the noun dictates the form of the adjectives and verbs that accompany it. For example, if you want to say 'green peas', you use the masculine adjective 'हरा' (hara) modified to 'हरे' (hare) for plural/collective use: 'हरे मटर' (hare matar). When describing the taste, you would say 'मटर मीठा है' (The pea is sweet) or 'मटर मीठे हैं' (The peas are sweet). This section explores the versatility of the word across various sentence structures, from simple declarations to complex inquiries.

मुझे मटर पनीर बहुत पसंद है। (I like Matar Paneer very much.)

When shopping, you might use the word in the context of quantity and price. 'एक किलो मटर कितने के हैं?' (How much is one kilo of peas?). Notice the use of 'के हैं' (ke hain) which agrees with the masculine plural nature of the noun in this context. In a kitchen setting, you might hear instructions like 'मटर को उबाल लो' (Boil the peas). Here, the postposition 'को' (ko) follows 'मटर', but since 'मटर' is an inanimate object and a collective noun, its form remains stable in the oblique case in many dialects, though 'मटरों' can be used in specific plural contexts, it is less common than the collective 'मटर'.

Subject Position: 'मटर पक रहे हैं' (Peas are cooking). Here, Matar is the subject performing the action of being cooked.
Object Position: 'उसने मटर खरीदे' (He bought peas). The verb 'खरीदे' agrees with the masculine plural object 'मटर'.

बाज़ार में ताज़े मटर आ गए हैं। (Fresh peas have arrived in the market.)

Furthermore, 'Matar' is often used in compound dish names. In these cases, it functions as an attributive noun. Examples include 'मटर पुलाव' (Matar Pulao), 'मटर कचोरी' (Matar Kachori), and 'मटर परांठा' (Matar Paratha). In these instances, you don't need to change the word 'मटर' at all; it simply sits before the main dish name to describe the primary filling or ingredient. This makes it one of the easiest words for beginners to integrate into their vocabulary when discussing food.

The word 'मटर' (Matar) is ubiquitous in Indian life, but the context in which you hear it changes with the setting. The most common place is the **Sabzi Mandi** (Vegetable Market). Here, the atmosphere is loud and vibrant. Vendors will shout 'ताज़े मटर! दस रुपये किलो!' (Fresh peas! Ten rupees a kilo!). You will hear customers haggling over the quality, asking 'मटर मीठे हैं न?' (The peas are sweet, right?) or 'मटर के दाने बड़े हैं?' (Are the pea grains large?). In this environment, 'Matar' is a commodity, and the focus is on freshness and price.

भैया, एक किलो मटर तौल दीजिये। (Brother, please weigh one kilo of peas.)

Another major context is the **Indian Kitchen**. If you are staying with an Indian family, you will hear 'Matar' mentioned almost every day during the winter months. Mothers might ask children to help 'मटर छीलना' (shell peas) while watching television. This is a social activity. You'll hear phrases like 'आज मटर पनीर बनेगा' (Today Matar Paneer will be made) or 'मटर के छिलके कूड़े में डाल दो' (Put the pea peels in the trash). The word here is associated with comfort food and domestic chores.

In Restaurants: You will see 'Matar' on almost every menu. From 'Matar Mushroom' to 'Methi Matar Malai', it is a versatile component of North Indian cuisine.
In Street Food: In Delhi, 'Matar Kulcha' is a famous street food. However, this usually refers to 'Safed Matar' (dried white peas), which are rehydrated and spiced.

Lastly, you might hear it in **Agricultural or News Reports**. During the harvest season, news channels might discuss 'मटर की पैदावार' (pea production) or 'मटर के दाम' (pea prices) in the wholesale markets. Farmers in states like Himachal Pradesh or Punjab are major producers, and their livelihoods often depend on the 'Matar' crop. Thus, the word transitions from a simple kitchen ingredient to a significant economic factor in rural India.

For English speakers learning Hindi, the word 'मटर' (Matar) seems simple, but there are several pitfalls to avoid. The most common mistake is **Pronunciation**, specifically the 'ट' (ṭa) sound. In English, the 't' in 'pea' or 'pot' is dental or alveolar. In Hindi, the 'ट' in 'मटर' is a **retroflex** consonant. You must curl your tongue back to touch the roof of your mouth. If you pronounce it with a soft 't' (like the 'th' in 'think' but voiceless), it will sound incorrect to native ears.

गलत: मतर (Soft 't') | सही: मटर (Retroflex 'T')

Another frequent error involves **Gender Agreement**. As mentioned, 'Matar' is masculine. Beginners often default to feminine because many vegetables in Hindi (like Bhindi, Gobhi, Lauki) are feminine. Saying 'मटर अच्छी है' (The pea is good - feminine) is a common mistake. The correct form is 'मटर अच्छा है' (masculine). Similarly, when using adjectives, ensure they end in 'e' or 'a' sounds rather than 'i'. Use 'हरे मटर' (green peas) instead of 'हरी मटर' (though 'हरी मटर' is sometimes used colloquially, 'हरे' is grammatically standard for the masculine plural).

Confusing with 'Mutter': English speakers might associate the sound with the English verb 'to mutter'. Remember, in Hindi, it is a clear 'Ma-ṭar' with a short 'a' in the first syllable.
Pluralization: Do not try to add an 's' or 'es' sound. In Hindi, the plural of 'मटर' remains 'मटर' in the direct case. Only in the oblique case (when followed by a preposition) does it occasionally become 'मटरों'.

Finally, avoid using 'मटर' to refer to other legumes like chickpeas (Chana) or lentils (Dal). While they are all pulses/legumes, 'Matar' specifically refers to the green pea. Using it as a generic term for 'beans' will lead to confusion in the kitchen or market. Precision in vegetable names is highly valued in Hindi culture, given the diversity of vegetarian cuisine.

While 'मटर' (Matar) is the specific word for peas, there are several related words in the Hindi culinary and botanical lexicon that a learner should know to avoid confusion. These words often describe other legumes or specific varieties of peas. Understanding the nuances between 'Matar', 'Chana', and 'Lobia' will significantly enhance your fluency in food-related contexts.

मटर (Matar) vs. चना (Chana): 'Matar' refers to green peas. 'Chana' refers to chickpeas (garbanzo beans). While both are legumes, Chana is much harder and usually requires soaking and pressure cooking, whereas fresh Matar cooks very quickly.
मटर (Matar) vs. फलियाँ (Phaliyan): 'Phaliyan' is a generic term for 'beans' or 'pods' (like green beans/French beans). While Matar grows in a 'phali' (pod), if you ask for 'Phaliyan' in a market, you will likely get green beans, not peas.

मुझे मटर चाहिए, लोबिया नहीं। (I want peas, not black-eyed peas.)

Another interesting comparison is with **लोबिया (Lobia)**, which refers to black-eyed peas. Despite the English name containing 'pea', in Hindi, they are distinct. Lobia is treated more like a 'Dal' or a bean. Then there is **छोले (Chole)**, which refers specifically to the larger, lighter-colored Kabuli chickpeas. If you are looking for a substitute for peas in a recipe, you might use **स्वीट कॉर्न (Sweet Corn)** or **गाजर (Gajar - Carrot)** for color and sweetness, but the flavor profile will change entirely.

In some regional dialects, you might hear different names, but 'Matar' is universally understood across the Hindi-speaking belt. In Sanskrit, the ancestor of Hindi, it was called 'Kalaya', but that term is now obsolete in common speech. Stick to 'Matar' for all your pea-related needs, but keep 'Chana' and 'Phali' in your back pocket for other legume-related conversations.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

Gregor Mendel used pea plants (Matar) for his experiments, which laid the foundation for the modern science of genetics. In India, the 'Matar' is so beloved that there are festivals and local fairs dedicated to the winter harvest in some regions.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ˈmʌ.tə/

US /ˈmʌ.tər/

Stress is on the first syllable 'Ma'.

هم‌قافیه با

गटर (Gatar - Gutter) चटर (Chatar - Chattering) पटर (Patar - Sound of rain) शटर (Shutter) बटर (Butter) खटर (Khatar - Noise) जठर (Jathar - Stomach/Archaic) लठर (Lathar - Lazy/Regional)

خطاهای رایج

Using a dental 't' (like in 'thin') instead of a retroflex 't'.
Pronouncing the 'a' in 'tar' too long like 'car'. It should be short.
Adding an 'h' sound after 't' (making it 'Mathar').
Pronouncing it like the English word 'Matter'.
Swallowing the 'r' at the end completely.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 1/5

Very easy to read, two simple characters with a vowel marker.

نوشتن 1/5

Simple characters 'Ma', 'Ta', 'Ra'.

صحبت کردن 2/5

Requires attention to the retroflex 'T' sound.

گوش دادن 1/5

Clear and distinct sound, rarely confused with other words.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

हरा (Green) सब्ज़ी (Vegetable) खाना (Food/To eat)

بعداً یاد بگیرید

पनीर (Cottage cheese) आलू (Potato) गाजर (Carrot) बाज़ार (Market)

پیشرفته

फलीदार (Leguminous) पैदावार (Yield) आनुवंशिकी (Genetics)

گرامر لازم

Masculine Noun Agreement

मटर अच्छा है (The pea is good).

Pluralization (Direct Case)

मटर (remains same for one or many).

Oblique Case Plural

मटरों को धो लो (Wash the peas).

Compound Noun Formation

मटर + पनीर = मटर-पनीर.

Adjective Modification

हरा -> हरे मटर (Plural/Collective).

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

यह मटर है।

This is a pea.

Simple demonstrative sentence.

मटर हरा होता है।

Peas are green.

Adjective 'hara' (green) agrees with masculine 'matar'.

मुझे मटर पसंद है।

I like peas.

Use of 'pasand' (like) with the dative 'mujhe'.

मटर लाओ।

Bring peas.

Imperative form of 'lana' (to bring).

एक किलो मटर।

One kilo of peas.

Noun phrase indicating quantity.

मटर कहाँ है?

Where are the peas?

Interrogative sentence.

मटर ताज़ा है।

The peas are fresh.

Adjective 'taza' (fresh) modifying 'matar'.

मैं मटर खाता हूँ।

I eat peas.

Present simple tense.

आज बाज़ार में मटर बहुत सस्ते हैं।

Today peas are very cheap in the market.

Plural agreement 'saste hain'.

क्या आपने मटर छील लिए?

Did you shell the peas?

Perfective aspect with 'lena' as an auxiliary.

मुझे मटर पनीर खाना है।

I want to eat Matar Paneer.

Infinitival construction for desire.

ये मटर मीठे नहीं हैं।

These peas are not sweet.

Negative sentence with plural 'ye'.

मटर को फ्रिज में रख दो।

Put the peas in the fridge.

Use of postposition 'ko' and compound verb 'rakh do'.

माँ मटर का पुलाव बना रही हैं।

Mother is making pea pulao.

Present continuous tense.

मुझे थोड़े और मटर चाहिए।

I need some more peas.

Use of 'chahie' (need/want).

सर्दियों में मटर अच्छे मिलते हैं।

Good peas are available in winter.

General statement about availability.

मटर छीलने में बहुत समय लगता है।

It takes a lot of time to shell peas.

Gerundial use of 'chheelna'.

अगर मटर ताज़े हों, तो सब्ज़ी अच्छी बनती है।

If the peas are fresh, the vegetable dish turns out well.

Conditional sentence.

मैंने कल रात मटर की कचोरी बनाई थी।

I made pea kachoris last night.

Past perfect tense.

क्या आप मटर के दानों को अलग कर सकते हैं?

Can you separate the pea grains?

Ability with 'sakna'.

मटर स्वास्थ्य के लिए बहुत लाभदायक होते हैं।

Peas are very beneficial for health.

Formal statement on benefits.

हमें फ्रोजन मटर के बजाय ताज़े मटर इस्तेमाल करने चाहिए।

We should use fresh peas instead of frozen peas.

Use of 'ke bajay' (instead of).

इस साल मटर की फसल बहुत अच्छी हुई है।

The pea crop has been very good this year.

Noun phrase 'matar ki fasal'.

मटर को ज्यादा मत पकाना, वरना वे गल जाएंगे।

Don't overcook the peas, otherwise they will get mushy.

Negative imperative and future tense.

मटर की बढ़ती कीमतों ने रसोई का बजट बिगाड़ दिया है।

The rising prices of peas have upset the kitchen budget.

Complex subject with 'ne' ergative marker.

हिमाचल के मटर अपनी मिठास के लिए पूरे भारत में प्रसिद्ध हैं।

Peas from Himachal are famous all over India for their sweetness.

Descriptive sentence with regional context.

वैज्ञानिक मटर की नई किस्मों पर शोध कर रहे हैं।

Scientists are researching new varieties of peas.

Technical context.

मटर की खेती के लिए ठंडी जलवायु की आवश्यकता होती है।

Pea cultivation requires a cold climate.

Formal requirement statement.

सफ़ेद मटर का उपयोग अक्सर चाट बनाने में किया जाता है।

White peas are often used in making chaat.

Passive voice construction.

बाज़ार में मटर की आवक बढ़ने से दाम गिर गए हैं।

Prices have fallen due to the increased arrival of peas in the market.

Economic context.

क्या मटर को बिना उबाले भी खाया जा सकता है?

Can peas be eaten without boiling as well?

Passive interrogative.

मटर में विटामिन और फाइबर की मात्रा अधिक होती है।

Peas have a high content of vitamins and fiber.

Describing composition.

मटर की फली की बनावट प्रकृति की एक अद्भुत कलाकृति है।

The structure of a pea pod is a wonderful masterpiece of nature.

Literary/Abstract description.

किसानों ने मटर के न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य की मांग की है।

Farmers have demanded a Minimum Support Price for peas.

Political/Economic terminology.

मटर की कोमलता ही उसकी सबसे बड़ी विशेषता है।

The tenderness of the pea is its greatest characteristic.

Focus on abstract qualities.

आधुनिक तकनीक से अब मटर को साल भर संरक्षित किया जा सकता है।

With modern technology, peas can now be preserved year-round.

Discussion on technology.

मटर के दानों की तरह बिखरे हुए विचारों को समेटना कठिन है।

It is difficult to gather thoughts scattered like pea grains.

Simile/Metaphorical usage.

जैविक मटर की मांग शहरी क्षेत्रों में तेज़ी से बढ़ रही है।

The demand for organic peas is rapidly increasing in urban areas.

Market trend discussion.

मटर की फसल पर कीटों का हमला चिंता का विषय है।

The attack of pests on the pea crop is a matter of concern.

Agricultural problem statement.

इस शोध पत्र में मटर के आनुवंशिक गुणों का विश्लेषण किया गया है।

The genetic properties of peas have been analyzed in this research paper.

Academic/Scientific register.

मटर के माध्यम से मेंडल ने आनुवंशिकी के मूलभूत सिद्धांतों की खोज की थी।

Through peas, Mendel discovered the fundamental principles of genetics.

Historical/Scientific reference.

मटर की खेती की वैश्विक आपूर्ति श्रृंखला में भारत का स्थान महत्वपूर्ण है।

India's position in the global supply chain of pea cultivation is significant.

Global economic discourse.

साहित्य में मटर को अक्सर साधारण जीवन की सादगी के प्रतीक के रूप में देखा गया है।

In literature, the pea has often been seen as a symbol of the simplicity of ordinary life.

Symbolic/Literary analysis.

मटर की विभिन्न प्रजातियों के बीच का सूक्ष्म अंतर केवल एक विशेषज्ञ ही समझ सकता है।

Only an expert can understand the subtle differences between various species of peas.

High-level nuance.

खाद्य सुरक्षा के परिप्रेक्ष्य में मटर जैसी दलहनी फसलों का महत्व निर्विवाद है।

In the perspective of food security, the importance of pulse crops like peas is indisputable.

Policy/Sociological discourse.

मटर की फलियों को छीलने की सामूहिक क्रिया सामाजिक समरसता का एक रूप है।

The collective act of shelling pea pods is a form of social harmony.

Sociological observation.

क्या मटर के उत्पादन में आत्मनिर्भरता प्राप्त करना संभव है?

Is it possible to achieve self-reliance in pea production?

Complex interrogative on policy.

मटर के दानों की खनखनाहट बचपन की यादों को ताज़ा कर देती है।

The rattling sound of pea grains refreshes childhood memories.

Evocative/Sensory language.

مترادف‌ها

बटला कराव कलई छोटा दाना

متضادها

मांसाहार अनाज

ترکیب‌های رایج

मटर पनीर

मटर पुलाव

मटर छीलना

ताज़े मटर

हरे मटर

मटर की फली

मटर के दाने

सफ़ेद मटर

मटर की खेती

मटर का भाव

عبارات رایج

मटर छीलते-छीलते

— While shelling peas. Used to describe a long, casual conversation.

हमने मटर छीलते-छीलते सारी बातें कर लीं।

मटर के दाने जैसा

— Small like a pea grain. Used to describe size.

उसकी आँखें मटर के दाने जैसी छोटी हैं।

मटर की सब्ज़ी

— Pea curry. A general term for any pea-based dish.

आज रात मटर की सब्ज़ी बनेगी।

फ्रोजन मटर

— Frozen peas. Common in off-seasons.

गर्मी में हम फ्रोजन मटर खाते हैं।

मटर कचोरी

— A fried snack stuffed with spiced peas.

सर्दियों की सुबह मटर कचोरी और चाय बेस्ट है।

मटर परांठा

— Flatbread stuffed with peas.

नाश्ते में मटर परांठा बना है।

मटर का सूप

— Pea soup.

बीमार होने पर मटर का सूप पियो।

मटर की चाट

— A spicy pea snack.

बाज़ार की मटर की चाट बहुत तीखी है।

मीठे मटर

— Sweet peas. Refers to high-quality fresh peas.

ये बहुत मीठे मटर हैं।

मटर का सीजन

— Pea season (Winter).

मटर का सीजन शुरू हो गया है।

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

मटर vs मतर

Incorrect spelling/pronunciation with a dental 'T'.

मटर vs मट्ठा

Means buttermilk; sounds slightly similar but totally different.

मटर vs मोटर

Means motor/engine; spelled similarly in English transliteration.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"मटरगश्ती करना"

— To loiter or wander aimlessly for fun. Though it contains 'Matar', it's unrelated to the vegetable.

काम करो, मटरगश्ती मत करो।

Informal

"मटर के दानों की तरह बिखरना"

— To scatter like pea grains. Used for people or things dispersing quickly.

पुलिस को देखते ही भीड़ मटर के दानों की तरह बिखर गई।

Neutral

"मटर जैसा दिमाग"

— Pea-brained. Having a very small brain or low intelligence.

उसका दिमाग मटर जैसा है।

Slang/Insult

"मटर के छिलके उतारना"

— To expose someone's secrets (rare/metaphorical).

उसने बातों-बातों में उसके मटर के छिलके उतार दिए।

Informal

"मटर की तरह फूलना"

— To swell up or become plump (often used for kids' cheeks).

बच्चे के गाल मटर की तरह फूले हुए हैं।

Child-friendly

"मटर की फली सा रिश्ता"

— A very close, protected relationship (like peas in a pod).

उन दोनों का मटर की फली सा रिश्ता है।

Poetic

"मटर का दाना"

— Something very small or insignificant.

मेरी समस्या तुम्हारे लिए मटर का दाना हो सकती है।

Neutral

"मटर छीलना (Metaphorical)"

— Doing a tedious, repetitive task.

मैं यहाँ दफ्तर में बस मटर छील रहा हूँ।

Informal

"मटर-मटर करना"

— To chatter incessantly (onomatopoeic influence).

वह दिन भर मटर-मटर करती रहती है।

Informal

"मटर के खेत में गधा"

— Someone who is in a place of abundance but doesn't know how to use it.

वह इस लाइब्रेरी में मटर के खेत में गधे जैसा है।

Sarcastic

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

मटर vs चना

Both are common legumes.

Chana is chickpea (harder), Matar is green pea (softer/sweeter).

छोले चने से बनते हैं, मटर से नहीं।

मटर vs लोबिया

Both are 'peas' in English.

Lobia is black-eyed pea, Matar is green pea.

लोबिया की दाल बनती है।

मटर vs सेम

Both are pod vegetables.

Sem is flat green beans, Matar is round peas.

सेम की फली लंबी होती है।

मटर vs दाल

Peas are often categorized with pulses.

Dal refers to split lentils, Matar refers to the whole pea.

मटर की दाल भी बनती है।

मटर vs मूंगफली

Contains 'phali' (pod).

Moongphali is peanut, Matar is pea.

मूंगफली ज़मीन के नीचे उगती है।

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

यह [Noun] है।

यह मटर है।

मुझे [Noun] पसंद है।

मुझे मटर पसंद है।

[Noun] [Adjective] है/हैं।

मटर मीठे हैं।

[Noun] [Verb] लो।

मटर छील लो।

अगर [Condition], तो [Result] ।

अगर मटर ताज़े हों, तो सब्ज़ी अच्छी बनती है।

[Noun] के साथ [Noun] बनाओ।

आलू के साथ मटर बनाओ।

[Noun] की [Noun] [Adjective] है।

मटर की खेती कठिन है।

[Noun] के माध्यम से [Action] ।

मटर के माध्यम से शोध किया गया।

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

मटरी (Small pea/snack)

मटरगश्ती (Loitering)

मटर-पुलाव (Dish)

فعل‌ها

मटर छीलना (To shell peas)

صفت‌ها

मटरिया (Pea-colored/Greenish)

مرتبط

फली (Pod)

दाना (Grain/Seed)

सब्ज़ी (Vegetable)

दाल (Pulse)

खेत (Field)

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Very high in daily life and culinary contexts.

اشتباهات رایج

Using feminine gender. → मटर अच्छा है।
Matar is masculine, so adjectives and verbs must agree with the masculine form.
Pronouncing with a soft 'T'. → मटर (Retroflex T)
A soft 'T' changes the sound and makes it harder for natives to understand.
Confusing with 'Chana'. → मटर (Peas), चना (Chickpeas)
These are two different legumes with different tastes and cooking times.
Using 'Matar' for green beans. → मटर (Peas), फलियाँ (Beans)
Green beans are 'Phaliyan', not 'Matar'.
Pluralizing as 'Matars'. → मटर (remains same)
Hindi nouns don't take an 's'. The plural is usually the same as the singular in the direct case.

نکات

Gender Check

Always remember Matar is masculine. This affects adjectives and verbs. Practice saying 'मीठा मटर' instead of 'मीठी मटर'.

The Retroflex T

The 'T' in Matar is the same as in 'Tomato' in Indian English. Practice by curling your tongue.

Winter Tradition

In India, shelling peas is a social activity. If invited to an Indian home in winter, offering to help shell peas is a great gesture.

Buying Tips

Look for pods that are full and bright green. In Hindi, you can ask 'क्या मटर भरे हुए हैं?' (Are the pods full?).

Don't Overcook

Fresh peas cook very fast. Adding them at the end of a curry keeps them bright green and sweet.

Compound Words

Learn 'Matar' along with 'Paneer', 'Aloo', and 'Pulao' as they almost always go together.

Matargasti

Don't confuse the vegetable with the word for loitering. It's a common mistake for beginners.

Safed vs Hari

Know your peas! 'Hari' is for curries, 'Safed' is for street food snacks.

Rhyme Time

Rhyme 'Matar' with 'Gatar' (Gutter) or 'Shutter' to remember the ending sound.

Daily Usage

Try to label the peas in your kitchen as 'मटर' to reinforce the word.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of 'Mother' (Ma) eating a 'Tar' (black substance) that turned green. Ma-Tar. Or imagine a 'Motor' that runs on green peas.

تداعی تصویری

Visualize a bright green pod opening up to reveal perfectly round, smiling green pearls.

شبکه واژگان

Green Round Pod Winter Paneer Pulao Sweet Vegetable

چالش

Go to a local grocery store (or look at a photo) and identify all the dishes that contain 'Matar'. Try to name them in Hindi.

ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'कलाय' (Kalaya) through Middle Indo-Aryan stages, though 'मटर' itself has roots that are debated, possibly linked to Dravidian or Austroasiatic influences before being standardized in Hindi.

معنای اصلی: A small round seed or legume.

Indo-Aryan

بافت فرهنگی

No specific sensitivities; it is a neutral, widely-loved food item.

While English speakers see peas as a side dish, Indians see 'Matar' as a primary ingredient that defines the dish's identity.

Matar Paneer (Global Indian Dish) Mendel's Pea Plant Experiment Matar Kulcha (Delhi Street Food)

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Grocery Shopping

मटर क्या भाव है?
ताज़े मटर दीजिये।
दो किलो मटर तौल दो।
मटर मीठे हैं?

Cooking

मटर छील लो।
मटर उबालना है।
मटर में नमक डालो।
मटर गल गए हैं।

Dining

मटर पनीर बहुत स्वादिष्ट है।
मुझे मटर नहीं चाहिए।
क्या इसमें मटर है?
थोड़े और मटर दीजिये।

Gardening

मटर के बीज बोना।
मटर की बेल बढ़ रही है।
मटर तोड़ने का समय।
मटर में पानी डालो।

Health

मटर में प्रोटीन होता है।
हरे मटर सेहतमंद हैं।
मटर का सूप पियो।
मटर से गैस होती है।

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"क्या आपको मटर पनीर पसंद है?"

"आजकल बाज़ार में मटर का क्या भाव है?"

"क्या आप मटर छीलने में मेरी मदद करेंगे?"

"क्या आपके देश में मटर की खेती होती है?"

"सर्दियों में आपकी पसंदीदा मटर की डिश कौन सी है?"

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سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Matar is a masculine noun. You should say 'मटर अच्छा है' (The pea is good) and 'हरे मटर' (green peas).

It is called 'मटर छीलना' (Matar chheelna).

Green peas (Hari Matar) are usually eaten fresh or frozen. White peas (Safed Matar) are dried and used for dishes like Matar Kulcha or Ragda.

Yes, 'Matar' can refer to the whole pod or the individual seeds inside.

Matar Paneer, Aloo Matar, Matar Pulao, and Methi Matar Malai are very popular.

No, chickpeas are called 'Chana' in Hindi.

Yes, fresh peas are primarily available and celebrated during the winter months (November to February).

It is a retroflex 'T'. You must curl your tongue back and touch the roof of your mouth.

It means loitering or having fun. It is an idiom and not related to the vegetable.

Yes, 'Matar' is often used as a collective noun. 'मटर पक रहे हैं' (Peas are cooking).

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