तौलना در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Taulna is the Hindi verb meaning 'to weigh'. It is used primarily for physical mass using a scale.
- It is a transitive verb, meaning it needs an object (like vegetables, gold, or luggage).
- In the past tense, it requires the 'ne' subject marker (e.g., Maine taula).
- Metaphorically, it means to carefully consider or evaluate words or options before acting.
The Hindi verb तौलना (Taulna) primarily refers to the physical act of weighing an object to determine its mass or heaviness. Derived from the Sanskrit root 'tul' (to lift or weigh), it is a fundamental verb in daily Indian life, particularly in commerce and trade. When you walk into a traditional Indian 'Sabzi Mandi' (vegetable market), the most common sight is a vendor using a 'Tarazu' (handheld balance scale) to weigh produce. However, the word extends beyond the literal market stall. In a modern context, it applies to digital scales in a kitchen, heavy-duty weighbridges for trucks, and even metaphorical situations where one must 'weigh' their words or options before making a decision.
- Literal Usage
- To measure the physical weight of items like grains, vegetables, gold, or even oneself on a weighing machine.
दुकानदार चीनी को तौल रहा है। (The shopkeeper is weighing the sugar.)
In Indian culture, 'Taulna' carries a sense of precision and fairness. Historically, the 'Tarazu' has been a symbol of justice and equity. Using this verb implies an intentional act of assessment. You don't just 'get' the weight; you 'perform' the weighing. This is why it is used in the context of 'Tula-daan', an ancient ritual where a person is weighed against gold or grains to be donated to the poor. Understanding 'Taulna' is essential for anyone navigating Indian marketplaces, participating in cooking, or discussing logistics and trade in a Hindi-speaking environment.
- Metaphorical Usage
- To carefully consider or evaluate ideas, words, or consequences before acting or speaking.
बोलने से पहले अपने शब्दों को तौलो। (Weigh your words before speaking.)
Furthermore, the word is used in scientific and industrial sectors. In a chemistry lab, a student might 'taulna' a chemical powder on a precision balance. In a warehouse, a supervisor might 'taulna' a pallet. The verb is transitive, meaning it always takes an object—you are always weighing *something*. This structural requirement makes it a great verb for practicing sentence construction with the 'ko' particle (e.g., 'Aam ko taulna'). As Hindi learners move from A1 to A2, mastering 'Taulna' allows them to engage in practical transactions and describe deliberate evaluative processes, bridging the gap between basic survival Hindi and functional conversational skills.
- Cultural Nuance
- In many parts of India, bargaining often involves a dispute over how an item is 'tola' (weighed). Learning this word helps you participate in these vital social interactions.
क्या आपने इसे सही से तौला है? (Have you weighed this correctly?)
Using तौलना (Taulna) effectively requires understanding its conjugation as a regular '-na' ending verb and its role as a transitive action. Since weighing is something you do to an object, the object often takes the postposition 'ko' if it is specific. However, in general market contexts, 'ko' is frequently omitted for inanimate objects. Let's look at the different tenses and moods to see how it functions in everyday Hindi speech.
- Present Continuous
- Used for actions happening right now, like watching a vendor at work.
वह सब्ज़ियाँ तौल रहा है। (He is weighing the vegetables.)
In the present tense, the verb changes based on the gender and number of the subject. 'Main taulta hoon' (I weigh - male), 'Main taulti hoon' (I weigh - female). This is standard for A2 learners. When you move to the past tense, however, 'Taulna' follows the transitive rule where the verb agrees with the *object* because the subject is marked with 'ne'. For example, if you weighed a 'kitaab' (book - feminine), you would say 'Maine kitaab tauli'. If you weighed 'aam' (mangoes - masculine plural), you would say 'Maine aam taule'. This distinction is a key milestone in Hindi grammar mastery.
- Past Tense (Perfective)
- Used to describe a completed action of weighing.
मैंने अपना सामान तौला। (I weighed my luggage.)
The imperative mood is also very common. In a store, you might command or request someone to weigh something for you. Using 'tauliye' (formal/polite) or 'taulo' (informal) is essential for shopping. For instance, 'Kripya do kilo aaloo tauliye' (Please weigh two kilograms of potatoes). This functional use makes the verb one of the most practical words to learn for travelers and expats in India.
- Metaphorical Consideration
- Used when asking someone to think before they act.
हमें सभी विकल्पों को तौलना चाहिए। (We should weigh all the options.)
Finally, 'Taulna' can be used in passive constructions or as a gerund (verbal noun). 'Taulna seekhiye' (Learn to weigh/Learn weighing). By exploring these variations, a learner moves beyond simple vocabulary into the realm of grammatical flexibility, allowing for more nuanced expression in both professional and casual settings. Whether you are in a high-end jewelry shop in Delhi or a local grain market in a village, 'Taulna' remains the bridge to a fair transaction.
The word तौलना (Taulna) is ubiquitous in Indian society, echoing through various environments from the crack of dawn to late at night. The most prominent place to hear it is the **Marketplace (Bazaar)**. In India, many items are sold by weight rather than by the piece. When buying loose tea, spices, sweets (Mithai), or vegetables, the interaction invariably involves the verb 'Taulna'. You will hear customers asking, 'Bhaiya, thoda aur taul do?' (Brother, can you weigh a bit more?) or 'Kitna taula aapne?' (How much did you weigh?).
- The Mithai Shop
- Sweets are always weighed. You'll hear: 'Ek kilo laddoo taul dijiye' (Please weigh one kg of laddoos).
मिठाईवाला बर्फी तौल रहा है। (The sweet-seller is weighing the barfi.)
Another common setting is the **Airport**. With strict baggage limits, the check-in counter is a place where 'Taulna' becomes a source of anxiety for many. Staff will say, 'Hamein aapka bag taulna padega' (We will have to weigh your bag). Similarly, in the **Healthcare** sector, during a routine check-up, a nurse might say, 'Aaiye, aapka vajan taulte hain' (Come, let's weigh your weight/measure your weight). Note that while 'Vazan maapna' is also used, 'Taulna' remains very common in colloquial speech.
- The Gym/Fitness Center
- People frequently talk about 'Taulna' when tracking their fitness progress on a scale.
मैंने आज सुबह खुद को तौला। (I weighed myself this morning.)
In literature and news, you might hear it in a more abstract sense. A news anchor might say, 'Sarkar is naye kanoon ke fayde aur nuksan ko taul rahi hai' (The government is weighing the pros and cons of this new law). This metaphorical usage is common in political analysis and debates. Even in household settings, parents might tell children to 'Taul-mol kar bolo' (Think/weigh before you speak), emphasizing the importance of measured speech. Thus, from the most mundane market transaction to high-level political discourse, 'Taulna' is a thread that runs through the fabric of Hindi communication.
For English speakers learning Hindi, the verb तौलना (Taulna) presents a few specific challenges, primarily related to its distinction from other measurement verbs and its grammatical behavior in the past tense. The most frequent error is confusing 'Taulna' with **'Maapna' (मापना)**. While 'Taulna' is strictly for weight/mass, 'Maapna' is used for dimensions like length, height, or volume (like measuring a room or a liter of milk). Saying 'Doodh taulna' (to weigh milk) is technically possible but unusual; normally, you 'maapna' liquids.
- Mistake: Taulna vs. Maapna
- Using 'Taulna' for length or height. Correct: 'Unchai maapna' (Measure height), not 'Unchai taulna'.
Incorrect: कपड़े को तौलो। (Weigh the cloth - unless selling by weight). Correct: कपड़े को मापो। (Measure the cloth.)
Another common hurdle is the **'Ne' rule in the past tense**. Since 'Taulna' is transitive, many learners forget to use 'ne' with the subject. They might say 'Main taule' instead of 'Maine taule'. Furthermore, the verb must agree with the object's gender. If you weighed 'sabzi' (feminine), it must be 'Maine sabzi tauli'. If you weighed 'phal' (masculine), it must be 'Maine phal taula'. This gender agreement often trips up beginners who are used to the verb agreeing with the subject.
- Mistake: Confusing with 'Ginna'
- Don't use 'Taulna' when you are counting items. 'Ginna' is for 1, 2, 3... 'Taulna' is for kg, grams, etc.
गलत: अंडों को तौलो। (Wrong: Weigh the eggs - usually sold by dozen). सही: अंडों को गिनो। (Correct: Count the eggs.)
Lastly, learners sometimes struggle with the causative forms like 'Taulvana' (to have something weighed by someone else). In a market, if you want the vendor to weigh the potatoes, you can say 'Aaloo taul do' (Weigh the potatoes for me), but if you are describing the act of getting them weighed, 'Taulvana' is used. Misusing these nuances can lead to confusion in transactional Hindi. By focusing on the specific context of mass and the grammatical requirements of transitive verbs, these mistakes can be easily avoided.
While तौलना (Taulna) is the most direct verb for weighing, Hindi offers several synonyms and related terms depending on the formality and the specific nature of the measurement. Understanding these alternatives helps in achieving a more native-like fluency and choosing the right word for the right situation.
- वज़न करना (Vazan Karna)
- Literally 'to do weight'. This is a very common compound verb used interchangeably with 'Taulna', especially in urban settings and medical contexts.
- मापना (Maapna)
- To measure. This is the broader category. All 'Taulna' is a form of 'Maapna', but not all 'Maapna' is 'Taulna'. Use this for size, volume, or length.
Comparison:
1. सोने को तौलो (Weigh the gold - mass).
2. कमरे को मापो (Measure the room - dimensions).
In more formal or literary contexts, you might encounter **'आँकना' (Aankna)**. This word means 'to assess' or 'to estimate'. While 'Taulna' is physical, 'Aankna' is mental. For example, 'Kshamta aankna' (To assess capability). In a business meeting, you might 'weigh' the risks, but in Hindi, you would more likely 'aankna' the risks or 'vishleshan karna' (analyze) them. However, the idiom 'Taul-mol karna' (to weigh and value/bargain) uses 'Taulna' to imply a careful evaluation of price and quality.
- जाँचना (Janchna)
- To inspect or check. Sometimes used when you are 'weighing' the truth of a statement or the quality of a product.
वह तराजू की शुद्धता को जाँच रहा है। (He is checking/inspecting the accuracy of the scale.)
Finally, there is **'Parakhna' (परखना)**, which means 'to test' or 'to evaluate the worth'. This is often used for people's character or the purity of metals. While you 'taul' gold to see how heavy it is, you 'parakh' gold to see if it is real. By learning these distinctions, you can navigate the nuances of Hindi and communicate your intentions with much greater precision. Whether you are dealing with physical objects or abstract ideas, choosing the right verb—be it 'Taulna', 'Maapna', or 'Aankna'—shows a deep understanding of the language.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The word 'Taulna' is a cousin to the Latin 'tollere' (to lift), showing the ancient Indo-European connection between lifting and weighing.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 't' as an alveolar 't' (like in 'tea') instead of dental.
- Making the 'au' sound like 'ow' in 'how' (which would be 'taul' as in 'towel'). It should be closer to 'tall'.
سطح دشواری
Easy to recognize in text, often appears in shopping or news contexts.
Requires knowledge of the 'ne' rule and gender agreement in past tense.
Very useful for daily life; pronunciation is straightforward.
Clearly audible in markets and public spaces.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Transitive Verb Past Tense (Ne Rule)
Maine aaloo taule (I weighed the potatoes).
Causative Verbs (First and Second)
Taulna (To weigh) -> Taulana (To cause to weigh) -> Taulvana (To get someone to weigh).
Oblique Infinitive before Postpositions
Taulne ke liye (For weighing).
Gerundive use as a Noun
Taulna ek कला है (Weighing is an art).
Adjectival Participle
Taula hua phal (The weighed fruit).
مثالها بر اساس سطح
आम तौलो।
Weigh the mangoes.
Simple imperative (command).
वह क्या तौल रहा है?
What is he weighing?
Present continuous question.
चीनी तौल दो।
Weigh the sugar (for me).
Compound verb with 'dena' for benefit.
मैं फल तौलता हूँ।
I weigh fruits.
Habitual present tense.
दुकानदार सब्ज़ी तौलता है।
The shopkeeper weighs vegetables.
General fact in present tense.
यह मशीन तौलती है।
This machine weighs.
Subject-verb agreement (feminine machine).
क्या आप तौल सकते हैं?
Can you weigh (this)?
Usage with 'sakna' (can).
इसे यहाँ तौलो।
Weigh it here.
Locative adverb 'yahan'.
कृपया एक किलो आलू तौलिए।
Please weigh one kg of potatoes.
Formal imperative with 'kripya'.
मैं अपना सामान तौलूँगा।
I will weigh my luggage.
Future tense.
क्या आपने इसे सही से तौला?
Did you weigh this correctly?
Past tense with 'ne'.
वह सोने को तौल रही है।
She is weighing the gold.
Present continuous with feminine subject.
हमें आटा तौलना चाहिए।
We should weigh the flour.
Usage with 'chahiye' (should).
मशीन खराब है, यह गलत तौलती है।
The machine is broken; it weighs incorrectly.
Adverb 'galat' (wrongly).
सामान तौलने के बाद पैसे दो।
Give the money after weighing the goods.
Oblique infinitive 'taulne' before 'ke baad'.
क्या मैं खुद को तौल सकता हूँ?
Can I weigh myself?
Reflexive use (implied).
मैंने कल बाज़ार में बहुत सारी सब्ज़ियाँ तौलीं।
I weighed many vegetables in the market yesterday.
Past tense agreement with feminine plural 'sabziyan'.
बोलने से पहले अपने शब्दों को तौलना ज़रूरी है।
It is important to weigh your words before speaking.
Metaphorical use as an infinitive subject.
अगर आप इसे सही से तौलते, तो नुकसान नहीं होता।
If you had weighed it correctly, there wouldn't have been a loss.
Conditional sentence.
दुकानदार ने कम तौला, इसलिए मैंने शिकायत की।
The shopkeeper weighed less, so I complained.
Transitive past tense with 'ne'.
वह बहुत सावधानी से रसायनों को तौल रहा था।
He was weighing the chemicals very carefully.
Past continuous tense.
क्या आपने अपना वज़न हाल ही में तौला है?
Have you weighed your weight recently?
Present perfect tense.
तौलने की मशीन कहाँ रखी है?
Where is the weighing machine kept?
Adjectival use of infinitive 'taulne ki'.
मिठाई तौलते समय डिब्बे का वज़न घटा देना।
Subtract the weight of the box while weighing the sweets.
Participle 'taulte samay' (while weighing).
सरकार इस नीति के परिणामों को तौल रही है।
The government is weighing the consequences of this policy.
Metaphorical use in a formal context.
न्याय की देवी अपने तराजू में सच और झूठ को तौलती है।
The Goddess of Justice weighs truth and lies in her scales.
Symbolic and literary usage.
उसने अपनी ज़िम्मेदारियों को अपनी आज़ादी के साथ तौला।
He weighed his responsibilities against his freedom.
Abstract comparison using 'ke saath'.
क्या आपने इस व्यापार के जोखिमों को तौल लिया है?
Have you weighed the risks of this business?
Perfective compound verb 'taul lena'.
समान को तौलवाकर ट्रक में लोड कर दो।
Get the goods weighed and then load them into the truck.
Causative form 'taulvana' (to have weighed).
हर बात को तौल-तौल कर बोलना उसकी आदत है।
It is his habit to speak every word very carefully (weighed).
Reduplicated participle for emphasis.
बिना तौले कोई भी चीज़ मत खरीदना।
Don't buy anything without weighing it.
Negative participle 'bina taule'.
हवाई अड्डे पर सामान तौलने का शुल्क बहुत ज़्यादा है।
The fee for weighing luggage at the airport is very high.
Infinitive as a noun phrase.
दार्शनिक ने जीवन की नश्वरता को ब्रह्मांड के विस्तार के साथ तौला।
The philosopher weighed the mortality of life against the expanse of the universe.
High-level literary usage.
इस ऐतिहासिक फैसले में अदालत ने व्यक्तिगत स्वतंत्रता और राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा को तौला है।
In this historic judgment, the court has weighed individual liberty and national security.
Legal/Academic context.
सोने की शुद्धता को तौलने की पारंपरिक विधियाँ आज भी प्रचलित हैं।
Traditional methods of weighing the purity of gold are still prevalent today.
Complex noun phrases.
उसने अपने अतीत के पछतावे को वर्तमान की खुशियों के पलड़े में तौला।
He weighed the regrets of his past in the scales of his present happiness.
Poetic and metaphorical imagery.
वैज्ञानिक प्रयोग में रसायनों को मिलीग्राम की सटीकता के साथ तौला जाना चाहिए।
In scientific experiments, chemicals must be weighed with milligram precision.
Passive voice 'taula jaana chahiye'.
क्या आप मानवीय संवेदनाओं को अंकों में तौल सकते हैं?
Can you weigh human emotions in numbers?
Rhetorical question in a philosophical discussion.
निर्यातकों को अपने माल को अंतरराष्ट्रीय मानकों के अनुसार तौलना पड़ता है।
Exporters have to weigh their goods according to international standards.
Usage with 'padta hai' (compulsion).
तौलने की इस प्रक्रिया में मानवीय त्रुटि की संभावना को नकारा नहीं जा सकता।
The possibility of human error in this weighing process cannot be denied.
Formal academic tone.
इतिहास के पन्नों में सम्राटों के योगदान को उनके द्वारा किए गए रक्तपात के विरुद्ध तौला गया है।
In the pages of history, the contributions of emperors have been weighed against the bloodshed they caused.
Complex passive construction in a historical context.
आधुनिक अर्थशास्त्र में, उपयोगिता को अक्सर मौद्रिक मूल्यों के तराजू में तौला जाता है।
In modern economics, utility is often weighed in the scales of monetary values.
Abstract economic discourse.
साहित्यिक आलोचना में, एक लेखक की शैली को उसकी विषय-वस्तु की गहराई के साथ तौला जाना अनिवार्य है।
In literary criticism, it is essential to weigh a writer's style against the depth of their subject matter.
Sophisticated critical register.
ब्रह्मांडीय पिंडों के द्रव्यमान को गुरुत्वाकर्षण के सिद्धांतों के आधार पर तौला जाता है।
The mass of celestial bodies is weighed based on the principles of gravity.
Scientific/Astrophysical context.
नैतिक द्वंद्व के क्षणों में, अंतरात्मा ही वह तराजू है जो हमारे कर्मों को तौलती है।
In moments of moral conflict, the conscience is the scale that weighs our actions.
Deeply philosophical and metaphorical.
क्या विकास की गति को पर्यावरणीय विनाश की कीमत पर तौला जाना उचित है?
Is it appropriate to weigh the pace of development at the cost of environmental destruction?
Sociopolitical rhetorical inquiry.
प्राचीन न्यायशास्त्र में साक्ष्यों को तौलने की प्रक्रिया अत्यंत जटिल और सूक्ष्म थी।
In ancient jurisprudence, the process of weighing evidence was extremely complex and subtle.
Formal historical/legal register.
एक कलाकार अपनी कल्पना को वास्तविकता की सीमाओं में तौलकर ही उत्कृष्ट कृति का सृजन करता है।
An artist creates a masterpiece only by weighing their imagination within the boundaries of reality.
Aesthetic/Philosophical observation.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— To bargain or evaluate the price and quality carefully.
भारतीय बाज़ारों में तौल-मोल करना आम बात है।
— To judge different things by the same standard (often unfairly).
सबको एक ही पलड़े में तौलना गलत है।
— To give something without measuring the weight.
उसने मुझे बिना तौले ही सब्ज़ी दे दी।
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Maapna is for measuring dimensions or volume, Taulna is only for weight.
Tolna means to grope or feel with hands, very similar sound but different meaning.
Tulna is the noun for 'comparison' or the verb 'to be compared'. Confusing because they share the same root.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To act very cautiously; to weigh every move.
नयी नौकरी में वह तौल-तौल कर कदम रख रहा है।
Metaphorical— To analyze someone's words very critically.
वह हर छोटी बात को तराजू में तौलता है।
Informal— To think too highly of oneself (rare/regional).
वह अपने आप को बहुत कुछ तौलता है।
Colloquial— To be equally matched or in balance.
मैच में दोनों टीमों के पलड़े बराबर तौले जा रहे थे।
Literary— To value someone or something as much as gold.
लोग अपने नेता को सोने में तौलते हैं।
Cultural/Hyperbolic— To speak with extreme deliberation.
इंटरव्यू में तौल-मोल के बोलना चाहिए।
Professional— To wait for the right opportunity/evaluate the time.
बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति वक्त को तौलकर काम करता है।
Philosophical— One side weighing more (having an advantage).
बहस में उसका पलड़ा भारी तौला गया।
Competitive— To treat something as worthless (weighed like shells).
उसने मेरी मेहनत को कौड़ियों के भाव तौला।
Idiomatic/Negativeبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both involve measurement.
Maapna is for length, height, or volume. Taulna is for weight.
दूध मापो, चीनी तौलो।
Both are ways to quantify objects.
Ginna is for counting units (1, 2, 3). Taulna is for measuring mass (kg, g).
केले गिनो, सेब तौलो।
Same root and similar sound.
Tulna is to compare two things. Taulna is to find the weight of one thing.
मेरी तुलना उससे मत करो।
Used when precision is not required.
Andaza is a guess. Taulna is a precise measurement using a scale.
अंदाज़ा मत लगाओ, तराजू से तौलो।
Both involve assessment.
Janchna is to check quality or correctness. Taulna is specifically for weight.
वज़न तौलो और गुणवत्ता जाँचो।
الگوهای جملهسازی
[Object] + तौलो
सब्ज़ी तौलो।
[Subject] + [Object] + तौल रहा है
राम फल तौल रहा है।
[Subject] + ने + [Object] + तौला/तौली
मैंने चीनी तौली।
[Subject] + [Object] + तौलवा रहा है
वह सामान तौलवा रहा है।
[Abstract Object] + को + तौलना + चाहिए
हमें परिणामों को तौलना चाहिए।
[Object] + को + [Standard] + के साथ + तौला जाना
कर्मों को धर्म के साथ तौला जाता है।
क्या आप + [Object] + तौल सकते हैं?
क्या आप मेरा बैग तौल सकते हैं?
बिना + [Object] + तौले + [Verb]
बिना फल तौले मत लेना।
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Very High in daily life, especially commerce.
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Using 'Taulna' for measuring height.
→
Unchai maapna.
Taulna is specifically for mass/weight. Height is a dimension, so use Maapna.
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Saying 'Main taula' for 'I weighed'.
→
Maine taula.
In the past tense, transitive verbs like Taulna require the 'ne' particle with the subject.
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Using 'Taulna' for counting items.
→
Ginna.
If you are counting individual items (like 5 apples), use Ginna. Use Taulna for weight (1 kg of apples).
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Incorrect gender agreement: 'Maine sabzi taula'.
→
Maine sabzi tauli.
Sabzi is feminine, so the past tense verb must end in 'i'.
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Confusing 'Taulna' with 'Tolna'.
→
Taulna (to weigh).
Tolna means to feel or grope. The pronunciation is very similar but the meaning is different.
نکات
Master the 'Ne' Rule
Since Taulna is transitive, always remember to use 'ne' with the subject in the past tense. 'Maine taule' is correct, 'Main taula' is incorrect.
Taulna vs. Maapna
Remember: Taulna = Weight (kg/g). Maapna = Size (meters/liters). Don't mix them up at the market!
Watch the Scale
In India, watching the vendor 'taulna' is part of the shopping experience. It shows you are an informed buyer.
Polite Requests
Always use 'taul dijiye' when asking someone to weigh something for you. It sounds much more natural and respectful.
Weigh Your Words
Use 'Taul-mol kar bolna' to describe someone who is wise and careful with their speech.
Object Agreement
In your writing, ensure that the verb 'taula/tauli/taule' matches the gender and number of the item being weighed.
Market Sounds
Listen for the word 'Taul' in crowded markets; it’s often shouted by vendors or asked by customers.
Causative Form
Use 'Taulvana' when you are not the one doing the weighing, but you are getting it done by someone else.
Dental T
Make sure your 'T' in Taulna is soft and dental, not hard like the English 'T' in 'Table'.
The Tall Scale
Associate 'Taul' with 'Tall' to remember it's about physical measurement (weight).
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of a 'Tall' person standing on a scale to 'Taul' (weigh) themselves. The sound 'Taul' is like 'Tall' without the 'i'.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a traditional Indian market with a brass 'Tarazu' (balance scale). Visualize the vendor adding metal weights to one side and potatoes to the other until they are equal.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Go to a local store and watch the clerk. In your head, say 'Woh [item] taul raha hai'. Try this with 5 different items.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'तुलन' (Tulan) or the root 'तुल' (Tul), which means 'to lift', 'to weigh', or 'to compare'. This root is also the origin of 'Tula' (the zodiac sign Libra, represented by scales).
معنای اصلی: The original meaning focused on the act of balancing or lifting an object to gauge its heaviness against a standard.
Indo-Aryanبافت فرهنگی
Be careful when using 'Taulna' regarding a person's weight in social settings, as it can be sensitive, just like in English.
In English, we often say 'measure' for many things, but in Hindi, 'Taulna' is strictly for weight. English speakers should avoid using 'Taulna' for height or liquid volume.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
At the Grocery Store
- इसे तौल दीजिए।
- क्या आपने सही तौला है?
- एक किलो तौलो।
- ज़्यादा मत तौलना।
At the Airport
- सामान कहाँ तौलना है?
- मेरा बैग तौलिए।
- क्या वज़न ज़्यादा है?
- तौलने की मशीन कहाँ है?
At the Doctor
- अपना वज़न तौलो।
- पिछली बार कितना तौला था?
- वज़न तौलना ज़रूरी है।
- मशीन पर खड़े हो जाओ।
In the Kitchen
- आटा तौलकर डालो।
- मसालों को तौलना होगा।
- कितना ग्राम तौला?
- तौलने वाला काँटा लाओ।
In a Debate/Discussion
- बातों को तौलकर बोलो।
- दोनों पक्षों को तौलना होगा।
- विकल्पों को तौलो।
- सच को तौलो।
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"क्या आपने आज अपना वज़न तौला?"
"बाज़ार में सब्ज़ियाँ कैसे तौली जा रही हैं?"
"क्या आप सामान तौलने में मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं?"
"क्या हमें बोलने से पहले शब्दों को तौलना चाहिए?"
"हवाई अड्डे पर सामान तौलने की मशीन कहाँ है?"
موضوعات نگارش
आज आपने बाज़ार में क्या-क्या तौला? उसका अनुभव लिखें।
क्या आप अपने शब्दों को तौलकर बोलते हैं? क्यों या क्यों नहीं?
एक ऐसी स्थिति के बारे में लिखें जब आपने किसी बड़े फैसले के फायदों और नुकसानों को तौला था।
पुराने समय में और आज के समय में तौलने के तरीकों में क्या बदलाव आए हैं?
यदि आपके पास न्याय का तराजू हो, तो आप आज की दुनिया में किन दो चीज़ों को तौलेंगे?
سوالات متداول
10 سوالUsually, no. For liquids, we use 'Maapna' because we measure volume (liters). However, in some industrial contexts where liquids are sold by weight (kg), you might hear 'Taulna', but it is rare in daily speech.
'Taulna' is the traditional verb for weighing. 'Vazan karna' is a compound verb (Weight + to do). Both mean the same thing, but 'Vazan karna' is slightly more common in modern urban settings or doctor's offices.
It is used for both. You can 'taulna' a person to check their weight, though 'Vazan karna' is more common in that specific context to avoid sounding like you are treating them like a commodity.
You should say 'Kripya ise taul dijiye'. Adding 'dijiye' makes it a polite request rather than a command.
It refers to the process of bargaining and evaluating the worth of something. It literally means 'weighing and pricing'.
Because 'Taulna' is transitive. In the past tense with 'ne', the verb agrees with the object. If the object is feminine (like 'sabzi'), the verb becomes 'tauli'.
Indirectly, yes. In a metaphorical sense, you can 'weigh' one thing against another, which is a form of comparison. But for direct comparison, use 'Tulna karna'.
Yes, 'Taul' is the noun meaning 'weight' or 'measurement of weight'.
A 'Tarazu' is the traditional balance scale used for 'Taulna' in India.
If you are male, say 'Main tauloonga'. If you are female, say 'Main tauloongi'.
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Write a sentence asking a shopkeeper to weigh 2kg of onions.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence in the past tense: 'I weighed my bag at the airport.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain in Hindi why it is important to 'taulna' words before speaking.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Create a dialogue between a customer and a vendor about the weight of apples.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The government is weighing the pros and cons of the new law.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using the causative form 'Taulvana'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a 'Tarazu' in two sentences using the word 'Taulna'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about checking your weight at the gym.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Don't buy vegetables without weighing them.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence comparing 'Taulna' and 'Maapna'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a short paragraph about a visit to a market using 'Taulna' at least twice.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'We should weigh all our options before moving.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a formal sentence about industrial weighing of trucks.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Create a sentence using 'Taul-mol'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The shopkeeper weighed the sweets carefully.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a question asking someone when they last weighed themselves.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'This machine weighs accurately.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a scientist weighing chemicals.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain the meaning of 'Taul-taul kar bolna' in your own words (in Hindi).
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Please weigh this gold for me.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce the word 'Taulna' correctly with a dental 't'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask a vendor to weigh one kilogram of tomatoes in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell your friend that you weighed yourself today and lost weight.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain the difference between 'Taulna' and 'Maapna' to a classmate.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask an airport official where the luggage weighing machine is.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Roleplay: You are a shopkeeper. Tell the customer how much the potatoes weigh.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe a time you had to 'weigh' a difficult decision.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Give a short speech on why fairness in weighing is important in trade.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Practice saying the idiom 'Taul-mol kar bolna' three times.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell a child to stand on the scale to check their weight.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain how to use a traditional 'Tarazu'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Discuss the pros and cons of digital vs. manual scales.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask a jeweler to weigh a gold ring.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell someone not to trust a vendor who weighs incorrectly.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Use 'Maine taule' in a sentence about shopping.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask: 'How much did you weigh the sugar?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe the scene of a busy Indian vegetable market.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Debate: Should everything be sold by weight or by piece?
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell a story about a king being weighed against gold.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain the phrase 'Paldon mein taulna'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen to the sentence: 'Dukandar ne phal taule.' What was weighed?
Listen: 'Maine apna vajan taula.' Who weighed whom?
Listen: 'Kripya chini tauliye.' Is this a command or a request?
Listen: 'Sona taulna mushkil hai.' Why might it be difficult?
Listen: 'Bolne se pehle taulo.' What should you weigh?
Listen: 'Vahan bag taulne ki machine hai.' Where is the machine?
Listen: 'Usne kam taula.' Did the speaker get more or less than expected?
Listen: 'Kya aapne ise sahi se taula?' What is the speaker checking?
Listen: 'Hamein nuksan aur fayde taulne honge.' What is being evaluated?
Listen: 'Taul-mol karke hi lena.' What is the advice?
Listen: 'Machine galat taul rahi hai.' Is the machine working well?
Listen: 'Maine do kilo aaloo taule.' How many kgs of potatoes?
Listen: 'Sunar ne gahne taule.' Who is 'Sunar'?
Listen: 'Bina taule mat becho.' What is the instruction?
Listen: 'Woh hamesha taul-taul kar bolta hai.' How does the person speak?
मैं ने आम तौला। (for plural mangoes)
वह दूध तौल रहा है।
तुम अपना वज़न कब तौलेगा?
दुकानदार ने चीनी तौले।
बिना तौलना सामान मत लो।
क्या आप मेरा वज़न तौल सकता है?
वह शब्दों को तौलते बोलता है।
मशीन गलत तौल रहा है।
राम ने फल को तौले।
कौड़ियों के भाव तौलना अच्छा है।
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Summary
The word तौलना (Taulna) is essential for daily transactions in India. Whether you are at a vegetable market or an airport, knowing how to use this verb—and its past tense agreement—is a key step in functional Hindi. Example: 'Bhaiya, do kilo aam taul dijiye' (Brother, please weigh two kg of mangoes).
- Taulna is the Hindi verb meaning 'to weigh'. It is used primarily for physical mass using a scale.
- It is a transitive verb, meaning it needs an object (like vegetables, gold, or luggage).
- In the past tense, it requires the 'ne' subject marker (e.g., Maine taula).
- Metaphorically, it means to carefully consider or evaluate words or options before acting.
Master the 'Ne' Rule
Since Taulna is transitive, always remember to use 'ne' with the subject in the past tense. 'Maine taule' is correct, 'Main taula' is incorrect.
Taulna vs. Maapna
Remember: Taulna = Weight (kg/g). Maapna = Size (meters/liters). Don't mix them up at the market!
Watch the Scale
In India, watching the vendor 'taulna' is part of the shopping experience. It shows you are an informed buyer.
Polite Requests
Always use 'taul dijiye' when asking someone to weigh something for you. It sounds much more natural and respectful.
مثال
दुकानदार ने फल तौले।
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر work
आचार संहिता
B1مجموعهای از قوانین که مسئولیتها یا شیوههای مناسب برای یک فرد یا سازمان را مشخص میکند.
आगे बढ़ाना
A2پیش بردن چیزی یا کسی. به عنوان مثال، پیشبرد یک پروژه یا جلو بردن یک شیء.
आहरित करना
B1برداشت کردن؛ گرفتن پول از حساب.
आहिस्ता-आहिस्ता
B1به معنای 'آهسته آهسته' یا 'کمکم' است. این کلمه ریشه فارسی دارد و بسیار مؤدبانه است.
आजीविका
B1Livelihood; a means of securing the necessities of life.
आंकड़े इकट्ठा करना
B1جمعآوری آمار برای تجزیه و تحلیل.
आलेख तैयार करना
B1پیشنویس کردن یک سند یا آمادهسازی یک قطعه نوشتاری به صورت رسمی. معمولاً در زمینههای حرفهای یا آکادمیک استفاده میشود.
आलस्य से
B1Lazily; in a way that shows a lack of effort or enthusiasm.
आमदनी
A2درآمد، عایدی
आने वाला कल
B1روز بعد از امروز.
