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घरेलु

A2 adjective 8 min de lecture

घरेलु

gharelu

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Explication घरेलु in your Level:

At the A1 level, think of 'Gharelu' as a word that comes from 'Ghar' (home). It describes things you find in a house. For example, 'Gharelu janwar' are animals like cows or cats that live with people. It is a simple way to say something belongs to the home. You might use it to talk about simple chores or things your mother or father does at home. It's an easy word to remember because 'Ghar' is one of the first words you learn in Hindi.

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At the A2 level, you start using 'Gharelu' to describe your daily routine and responsibilities. You can talk about 'Gharelu kaam' (household chores) like cleaning or cooking. You also learn that 'Gharelu' is used for 'home-cooked food' (Gharelu khana), which is very important in Indian culture. You can use it to describe yourself or someone else as a 'family person'. It is an adjective that doesn't change its ending, making it easy to use with any noun.

At the B1 level, you can use 'Gharelu' in more varied contexts. You might discuss 'Gharelu nuskhe' (home remedies) for a cold or headache. You also encounter the word in travel, like 'Gharelu udaan' (domestic flight) at the airport. You understand that it can mean 'internal' to a country as well as a house. You can start using it to discuss social roles, like a 'Gharelu mahila' (homemaker), and understand the cultural respect associated with domestic management.

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At the B2 level, 'Gharelu' appears in news and media. You will hear about 'Gharelu hinsa' (domestic violence) in the context of laws and social issues. You will also see it in economic news, such as 'Gharelu utpad' (domestic product) or 'Gharelu bazaar' (domestic market). You can distinguish between 'Gharelu' (household/domestic) and 'Niji' (private) or 'Aantrik' (internal) and use them appropriately in essays or formal discussions.

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At the C1 level, you appreciate the nuances of 'Gharelu' in literature and complex social discourse. You can use it to describe the 'domestic sphere' in a sociological sense. You understand its use in metaphors, such as 'Gharelu mamla' for a situation that should be handled internally within a group. You are comfortable with its legal definitions and can discuss the implications of domestic policies versus international ones using this term and its synonyms fluently.

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At the C2 level, 'Gharelu' is a tool for precise expression. You can use it to discuss the 'domestication' of concepts or the subtle 'Gharelu' vibe of a piece of art or literature. You understand historical contexts where 'Gharelu' industries (cottage industries) played a role in the independence movement. You can use the word in high-level academic writing to contrast domesticity with public life, navigating the cultural and emotional weight the word carries in the Indian psyche.

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घरेलु en 30 secondes

Relates to the home, family, or household activities.
Used for domestic animals, chores, and home remedies.
In economics/travel, refers to things within a country's borders.
Indicates a person is family-oriented or a 'homebody'.

The Hindi word घरेलु (Gharelu) is a versatile adjective derived from the noun 'Ghar' (घर), which means 'home'. At its core, it describes anything pertaining to the household, family life, or the domestic sphere. When you use this word, you are essentially drawing a circle around the private world of a residence and the activities, people, or items within it. It is equivalent to the English words 'domestic', 'household', or sometimes 'home-made' depending on the context.

Primary Usage: Used to describe household chores (घरेलु काम), domestic animals (घरेलु जानवर), or domestic products. It distinguishes things meant for home use from those meant for industrial or public use.

वह घरेलु कामों में बहुत कुशल है। (She is very skilled in household chores.)

In a cultural context, 'Gharelu' carries a sense of warmth and familiarity. It is often used to describe 'Gharelu Nuskhe' (home remedies), which are traditional Indian treatments using kitchen spices and herbs passed down through generations. This highlights the word's connection to heritage and internal family knowledge. However, the word also appears in more serious contexts, such as 'Gharelu Hinsa' (domestic violence), showing its broad application from the cozy to the legalistic. Understanding this word is essential because Indian social life is deeply rooted in the domestic environment. Whether you are talking about a 'Gharelu Mahila' (homemaker) or a 'Gharelu Jhagda' (family dispute), you are touching upon the foundational unit of Indian society: the home.

हमें घरेलु उत्पादों को बढ़ावा देना चाहिए। (We should promote domestic products.)

Economic Context: In economics, it refers to 'Gross Domestic Product' (सकल घरेलू उत्पाद), indicating activities within national borders.

The word is frequently used in advertisements to denote 'homely taste' (घरेलु स्वाद) in packaged foods, appealing to the consumer's nostalgia for home-cooked meals. It suggests authenticity, safety, and a lack of artificiality. In contrast to 'Videshi' (foreign) or 'Bahari' (outside), 'Gharelu' signals something that belongs 'here'—within our walls or our borders.

तुलसी एक घरेलु पौधा है जिसके कई लाभ हैं। (Tulsi is a household plant that has many benefits.)

Using घरेलु correctly requires placing it before the noun it modifies. Since it is an adjective, it doesn't change its form based on the gender or number of the noun (unlike some other Hindi adjectives ending in 'aa'). Whether you are talking about a masculine singular 'Kaam' (work) or a feminine singular 'Hinsa' (violence), 'Gharelu' remains the same.

With Living Beings: When applied to animals, it means 'domesticated'. For example, 'घरेलु बिल्ली' (domestic cat) or 'घरेलु जानवर' (domestic animals/pets).

गाय एक घरेलु पशु है। (The cow is a domestic animal.)

In social settings, 'Gharelu' is used to describe a person's nature. A 'Gharelu ladka' or 'Gharelu ladki' refers to someone who enjoys staying at home, is family-oriented, and is proficient in household management. This is often seen in matrimonial contexts in India, where being 'gharelu' is considered a positive trait for stability. It implies that the person values domestic harmony over external socializing.

यह एक घरेलु मामला है, इसमें मत पड़ो। (This is a domestic/private matter, don't get involved.)

Abstract Contexts: It is used for 'Gharelu mudde' (domestic issues) or 'Gharelu rajniti' (internal/household politics). It defines the scope of a problem to within the family or home.

Another common usage is in 'Gharelu upchar' (home treatment). If you have a cold and someone suggests ginger tea, they are offering a 'Gharelu upchar'. This emphasizes that the solution is found within the home using common household items, rather than requiring a commercial or professional intervention. The word thus bridges the gap between 'private' and 'informal'.

दादी के घरेलु नुस्खे हमेशा काम आते हैं। (Grandmother's home remedies always work.)

You will encounter घरेलु in a variety of settings, ranging from the news to casual kitchen conversations. In Indian news broadcasts, you will frequently hear about 'Gharelu arthvyavastha' (domestic economy) or 'Gharelu vimaan seva' (domestic flight services). Here, it serves as a formal classification to distinguish internal national affairs from international ones.

At the Airport: Signs will say 'Gharelu Hawai Adda' (Domestic Airport) vs 'Antarrashtriya Hawai Adda' (International Airport).

हम घरेलु उड़ान से दिल्ली जा रहे हैं। (We are going to Delhi via a domestic flight.)

In daily life, the most common place to hear this is when discussing housework. 'Gharelu sahayika' is a polite and formal way to refer to a domestic helper or maid. If a neighbor asks about your day, you might say you were busy with 'Gharelu kaam' (household chores). It is a humble way to describe one's labor within the home, encompassing cleaning, cooking, and organizing.

बाहर के खाने से अच्छा घरेलु खाना होता है। (Home-cooked food is better than outside food.)

In Legal/Social Work: The term 'Gharelu Hinsa Adhiniyam' (Domestic Violence Act) is a common phrase in legal discussions and social activism.

Television soap operas (often called 'Daily Soaps') in India are frequently centered around 'Gharelu jhagde' (household conflicts). These shows are even colloquially called 'Gharelu dramas'. The word here encapsulates the intricate relationships, power dynamics, and emotional stakes involved in living in joint or extended families. If someone says a movie is a 'Gharelu kahani', they mean it's a story about family life that everyone can relate to.

यह धारावाहिक घरेलु समस्याओं पर आधारित है। (This serial is based on household problems.)

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing घरेलु (Gharelu) with पालतू (Paaltu). While both can be translated as 'domestic' in English, they are used differently in Hindi. 'Paaltu' specifically refers to animals that are tamed or kept as pets. While you can say 'Gharelu janwar', 'Paaltu' is more common for pets like dogs or cats. Using 'Gharelu' for a pet can sometimes sound like you are talking about an animal that belongs to the house as a functional entity rather than a companion.

Gharelu vs. Parivarik: 'Parivarik' means 'familial' or 'related to family members', whereas 'Gharelu' is more about the physical 'home' or the 'domestic sphere'. A 'Parivarik function' is a family gathering, while 'Gharelu kaam' is housework.

Incorrect: यह मेरा घरेलु भाई है। (This is my domestic brother.)
Correct: यह मेरा सगा भाई है। (This is my biological/own brother.)

Another mistake is the spelling and pronunciation of the final vowel. The prompt uses 'घरेलु' (short 'u'), but in standard written Hindi, it is often 'घरेलू' (long 'ū'). While the distinction is subtle in speech, writing it with a short 'u' might be marked as a spelling error in formal exams. However, in many dialects and casual writing, the short 'u' is common. As a learner, it is safer to aim for the long 'ū' sound (ghare-loo).

Incorrect: घरेलु अस्पताल (Domestic hospital)
Correct: निजी अस्पताल (Private hospital)

Learners also sometimes over-apply 'Gharelu' to anything inside a building. If you are inside an office, you don't use 'Gharelu' to describe office tasks. It is strictly tied to the concept of 'Ghar' (home). If you use it for an office, it might imply that the office is like a home, which could be a poetic metaphor but is confusing in literal speech. Lastly, remember that 'Gharelu' is an adjective. You cannot say 'Main gharelu hoon' to mean 'I am at home'. You must say 'Main ghar par hoon'. 'Main gharelu hoon' means 'I am a domestic/family-oriented person'.

To expand your Hindi vocabulary, it's helpful to compare घरेलु with its synonyms and related terms. While 'Gharelu' is the most common word for 'domestic', other words offer different shades of meaning depending on whether you are talking about family, privacy, or national borders.

पारिवारिक (Parivarik): Focuses on the relationships between family members. Use this for family matters, traditions, or disputes. Example: Parivarik rishte (family relationships).
निजी (Niji): Means 'private' or 'personal'. While a domestic matter is private, 'Niji' is used for personal property, private companies, or individual secrets. Example: Niji sampatti (private property).

यह मेरा निजी मामला है, घरेलु नहीं। (This is my personal matter, not a household one.)

In more formal or literary contexts, you might encounter the word आंतरिक (Aantrik), which means 'internal'. This is often used in political or technical discussions, such as 'internal security' (आंतरिक सुरक्षा). While 'Gharelu' can also mean internal to a country, 'Aantrik' is the more formal choice for abstract systems or organizations. For animals, as mentioned before, पालतू (Paaltu) is the direct equivalent of 'pet' or 'tame'.

देशी (Deshi): Means 'local' or 'indigenous'. In the context of products, 'Gharelu' means made for the home, while 'Deshi' means made in the country (local). Example: Deshi ghee (local clarified butter).

Finally, if you want to describe someone who is very attached to their home, you can use the phrase घर-घुस्सू (Ghar-ghussu). This is a more informal, slightly mocking term for a 'homebody'—someone who never wants to leave the house. 'Gharelu' is a much more respectful way to describe the same tendency. Choosing between these words depends on your register: use 'Gharelu' for respect and 'Parivarik' for family-specific contexts.

हमें घरेलु उद्योग को बढ़ावा देना चाहिए। (We should promote domestic/cottage industry.)

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The suffix '-elu' is an adjectival marker in Hindi that transforms a noun into a quality. Interestingly, the Sanskrit root 'Gṛha' is also the ancestor of the English word 'girth' (something that encloses).

Guide de prononciation

UK /ɡʱə.ɾe.lu/

US /ɡə.re.lu/

The stress is slightly on the second syllable 're'.

Rime avec

चालू (Chālu - Ongoing/Clever) भालू (Bhālu - Bear) आलू (Ālu - Potato) दयालु (Dayālu - Kind) झगड़ालू (Jhagḍālu - Quarrelsome) लल्लू (Lallu - Simpleton) तालू (Tālu - Palate) बालू (Bālu - Sand)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'gh' as a simple 'g' (like 'go'). It must be breathy.
Making the final 'u' too long like 'loo' (though this is standard in some dialects, the prompt asks for short 'u').
Confusing the 'r' with an English 'r'; it should be a flap 'r' where the tongue taps the roof of the mouth.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to recognize because of the root word 'Ghar'.

Écriture 3/5

Spelling variation (u vs ū) can be tricky.

Expression orale 2/5

Simple pronunciation, though 'gh' needs practice.

Écoute 2/5

Very common in daily and formal speech.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

घर (Home) काम (Work) खाना (Food) जानवर (Animal) हिंसा (Violence)

Apprends ensuite

पारिवारिक (Familial) स्वदेशी (Indigenous) निजी (Private) सार्वजनिक (Public)

Avancé

घरेलूता (Domesticity) सकल घरेलू उत्पाद (GDP) अधिनियम (Act/Law)

Grammaire à connaître

Invariable Adjectives

Words like 'Gharelu' do not change form with gender. 'Gharelu ladka' and 'Gharelu ladki' are both correct.

Noun-Adjective Agreement

The adjective always precedes the noun. 'Gharelu kaam', not 'Kaam gharelu'.

Possessive + Adjective

Use 'ka/ke/ki'. 'Mere ghar ka gharelu saman' (My house's domestic items).

Adverbs from Adjectives

Add 'taur par' to make it an adverb. 'Gharelu taur par' (Domestic-ly/At a domestic level).

Compound Words

Hindi often joins two nouns or an adjective and noun to create specific meanings like 'Gharelu-hinsa'.

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Exemples par niveau

यह एक घरेलु बिल्ली है।

This is a domestic cat.

'Gharelu' modifies the feminine noun 'billi'.

मुझे घरेलु खाना पसंद है।

I like home-cooked food.

'Gharelu' modifies 'khana' (food).

गाय एक घरेलु जानवर है।

The cow is a domestic animal.

'Janwar' is masculine, 'Gharelu' stays the same.

मेरा भाई घरेलु काम करता है।

My brother does household work.

'Gharelu kaam' refers to chores.

यह घरेलु कुत्ता है।

This is a domestic dog.

Simple adjective use.

माँ घरेलु काम में व्यस्त है।

Mother is busy with household work.

Shows location of activity.

हमें घरेलु चीज़ें चाहिए।

We need household things.

Plural noun 'cheezein'.

यह घरेलु पौधा है।

This is a household plant.

Used for indoor plants.

वह एक बहुत घरेलु लड़की है।

She is a very family-oriented girl.

Describes personality.

क्या आपके पास कोई घरेलु नुस्खा है?

Do you have any home remedy?

'Nuskha' means remedy/tip.

घरेलु काम के लिए एक सहायक चाहिए।

Need an assistant for household work.

Common classified ad phrasing.

यह घरेलु मामला है, बाहर मत बताओ।

This is a domestic matter, don't tell outside.

Implies privacy.

घरेलु गैस की कीमत बढ़ गई है।

The price of domestic gas has increased.

Refers to household utility.

वह घरेलु झगड़ों से परेशान है।

He is troubled by household conflicts.

Plural 'jhagde'.

घरेलु सामान कहाँ मिलेगा?

Where will I find household goods?

'Saman' is a collective noun.

यह एक घरेलु उपकरण है।

This is a household appliance.

'Upkaran' means appliance/instrument.

घरेलु उड़ानें टर्मिनल १ से जाती हैं।

Domestic flights depart from Terminal 1.

Formal travel context.

घरेलु हिंसा के खिलाफ कड़े कानून हैं।

There are strict laws against domestic violence.

Social/legal context.

दादी के घरेलु उपचार बहुत प्रभावी होते हैं।

Grandmother's home treatments are very effective.

'Upchar' is a synonym for 'Nuskha'.

हमें घरेलु उद्योगों को सहारा देना चाहिए।

We should support domestic industries.

Economic context.

यह फिल्म एक घरेलु कहानी पर आधारित है।

This film is based on a domestic story.

Refers to 'slice of life'.

घरेलु कचरे का सही निपटान ज़रूरी है।

Proper disposal of household waste is necessary.

Environmental context.

उसकी घरेलु स्थिति अभी ठीक नहीं है।

His domestic situation is not good right now.

Refers to family circumstances.

घरेलु नौकरों के भी अधिकार होते हैं।

Domestic servants also have rights.

Social justice context.

सकल घरेलु उत्पाद देश की प्रगति का सूचक है।

Gross Domestic Product is an indicator of the country's progress.

Technical economic term.

घरेलु राजनीति में उलझना समय की बर्बादी है।

Getting entangled in household politics is a waste of time.

Metaphorical use for family power struggles.

सरकार ने घरेलु निवेश को बढ़ावा दिया है।

The government has promoted domestic investment.

Financial context.

घरेलु बाज़ार में मांग कम हो गई है।

Demand in the domestic market has decreased.

Market analysis.

यह एक घरेलु संकट है जिसे सुलझाना होगा।

This is a domestic crisis that must be resolved.

Serious tone.

घरेलु उपकरणों पर जीएसटी कम कर दिया गया है।

GST on household appliances has been reduced.

Policy context.

घरेलु हिंसा अधिनियम २००५ में लागू हुआ।

The Domestic Violence Act came into effect in 2005.

Specific legal reference.

हमें अपने घरेलु संसाधनों का उपयोग करना चाहिए।

We should use our domestic resources.

Resource management.

घरेलु और सार्वजनिक जीवन के बीच एक महीन रेखा होती है।

There is a fine line between domestic and public life.

Philosophical contrast.

लेखक ने घरेलु बारीकियों को बहुत सुंदरता से दर्शाया है।

The author has depicted domestic nuances very beautifully.

Literary criticism.

घरेलु मोर्चे पर विफल होने से मानसिक तनाव बढ़ता है।

Failing on the domestic front increases mental stress.

Idiomatic 'front' (morcha).

घरेलु श्रम का मूल्य अक्सर कम आँका जाता है।

The value of domestic labor is often underestimated.

Sociological discussion.

घरेलु स्थिरता किसी भी राष्ट्र की नींव है।

Domestic stability is the foundation of any nation.

Political theory.

घरेलु कलह से बच्चों के विकास पर बुरा असर पड़ता है।

Domestic discord negatively affects children's development.

'Kalah' is a formal word for discord.

घरेलु विनिर्माण को आत्मनिर्भरता के लिए ज़रूरी माना गया है।

Domestic manufacturing is considered essential for self-reliance.

National policy discourse.

घरेलु सुख-शांति ही असली धन है।

Domestic happiness and peace are the real wealth.

Cultural value statement.

घरेलुता की अवधारणा समय के साथ बदलती रही है।

The concept of domesticity has been changing over time.

Abstract noun form used here.

क्या घरेलु नीतियां अंतरराष्ट्रीय संबंधों को प्रभावित करती हैं?

Do domestic policies affect international relations?

Geopolitical inquiry.

घरेलु हिंसा की जड़ें पितृसत्तात्मक समाज में गहरी हैं।

The roots of domestic violence are deep in patriarchal society.

Academic sociological analysis.

घरेलु दायित्वों और व्यक्तिगत आकांक्षाओं का द्वंद्व शाश्वत है।

The conflict between domestic obligations and personal aspirations is eternal.

Existential/Literary theme.

घरेलु अर्थव्यवस्था की जटिलताओं को समझना अनिवार्य है।

It is mandatory to understand the complexities of the domestic economy.

Advanced economics.

घरेलु परिधि के भीतर ही मानवीय संवेदनाएं सबसे प्रखर होती हैं।

Human emotions are most intense within the domestic periphery.

'Paridhi' means periphery/boundary.

घरेलु कचरा प्रबंधन में नवाचार की आवश्यकता है।

There is a need for innovation in household waste management.

Policy/Scientific tone.

घरेलु सामंजस्य के बिना सामाजिक प्रगति अधूरी है।

Social progress is incomplete without domestic harmony.

Integrative social theory.

Collocations courantes

घरेलु काम

घरेलु नुस्खे

घरेलु हिंसा

घरेलु जानवर

घरेलु उड़ान

घरेलु उत्पाद

घरेलु गैस

घरेलु मामला

घरेलु बाज़ार

घरेलु महिला

Phrases Courantes

घरेलु उपचार

— Treatments done at home using common items. 'Gharelu upchar sasta hota hai.'

खांसी के लिए घरेलु उपचार अपनाएं।

घरेलु साहायिका

— A polite term for a maid or domestic helper. 'Gharelu sahayika chhutti par hai.'

हमें एक नई घरेलु साहायिका की ज़रूरत है।

घरेलु वातावरण

— The atmosphere or environment within a home. 'Gharelu vatavaran shant hona chahiye.'

पढ़ाई के लिए अच्छा घरेलु वातावरण ज़रूरी है।

घरेलु झगड़ा

— A dispute within the family. 'Gharelu jhagde se bacho.'

छोटे-मोटे घरेलु झगड़े हर घर में होते हैं।

घरेलु उपयोग

— For use within the home. 'Yeh machine gharelu upyog ke liye hai.'

यह साबुन केवल घरेलु उपयोग के लिए है।

घरेलु बिजली

— Electricity supplied for residential use. 'Gharelu bijli ki daren badh gayi hain.'

घरेलु बिजली का बिल बहुत ज़्यादा आया है।

घरेलु बचत

— Savings made within a household. 'Gharelu bachat bhavishya ke liye achhi hai.'

भारतीय परिवारों में घरेलु बचत की परंपरा है।

घरेलु समस्या

— A problem occurring within the family or home. 'Gharelu samasya ka samadhan dhoondho.'

हर किसी की अपनी घरेलु समस्या होती है।

घरेलु खर्च

— Household expenses. 'Gharelu kharch par kabu rakho.'

बढ़ती महंगाई ने घरेलु खर्च बढ़ा दिया है।

घरेलु सामान

— Household goods or items. 'Gharelu saman shift karna hai.'

हमने सारा घरेलु सामान पैक कर लिया है।

Souvent confondu avec

घरेलु vs पालतू (Paaltu)

Paaltu is for pets; Gharelu is for the household context.

घरेलु vs पारिवारिक (Parivarik)

Parivarik is about family members; Gharelu is about the home environment.

घरेलु vs निजी (Niji)

Niji is 'private' property/secrets; Gharelu is 'domestic' sphere.

Expressions idiomatiques

"घर की मुर्गी दाल बराबर"

— Something available at home is often undervalued. While not using 'gharelu', it relates to the domestic theme.

वह अपने भाई की सलाह नहीं मानता, घर की मुर्गी दाल बराबर जो है।

Informal

"घरेलु मामला होना"

— To be a private family matter that outsiders shouldn't interfere in.

यह उनका घरेलु मामला है, हमें बीच में नहीं बोलना चाहिए।

Neutral

"घरेलु नुस्खे आज़माना"

— To try traditional home remedies instead of professional medicine.

डॉक्टर के पास जाने से पहले उसने घरेलु नुस्खे आज़माए।

Neutral

"घर का भेदी लंका ढाए"

— An insider (domestic person) can cause the most damage. Relates to the danger of internal/domestic betrayal.

सावधान रहो, घर का भेदी लंका ढाए वाली बात न हो जाए।

Literary

"घरेलु मोर्चा संभालना"

— To take care of all responsibilities at home, especially when others are away.

पिताजी के बाहर जाने पर माँ ने अकेले घरेलु मोर्चा संभाला।

Colloquial

"घरेलु राजनीति"

— Internal power struggles within a family or small group.

वह घरेलु राजनीति से तंग आ चुका है।

Neutral

"घरेलु माहौल"

— A comfortable, home-like atmosphere in a professional setting.

इस ऑफिस में बिल्कुल घरेलु माहौल है।

Neutral

"घरेलु कलह"

— Ongoing strife or fighting within a household.

घरेलु कलह शांति छीन लेती है।

Formal

"घरेलु शेर"

— Someone who acts brave only at home but is timid outside.

वह बाहर तो कुछ नहीं बोलता, बस घरेलु शेर है।

Sarcastic

"घरेलु उत्पाद की तरह"

— Something that is very common and found everywhere in a country.

यह समस्या अब एक घरेलु उत्पाद की तरह हर जगह है।

Metaphorical

Facile à confondre

घरेलु vs देशी (Deshi)

Both can mean 'local'.

Deshi means from the country; Gharelu means from the home.

Deshi ghee vs Gharelu kaam.

घरेलु vs आंतरिक (Aantrik)

Both can mean 'internal'.

Aantrik is formal/technical; Gharelu is everyday/household.

Aantrik shakti vs Gharelu samasya.

घरेलु vs स्वदेशी (Swadeshi)

Both relate to 'ours'.

Swadeshi is a political/patriotic term; Gharelu is functional.

Swadeshi andolan vs Gharelu kharch.

घरेलु vs घरैल (Gharail)

Very similar root.

Gharail is rare and often refers to wild-turned-domestic animals.

Rarely used in modern speech.

घरेलु vs स्थानीय (Sthaniya)

Both imply 'here'.

Sthaniya is 'local' to a city/area; Gharelu is 'local' to a house.

Sthaniya khabar vs Gharelu khabar.

Structures de phrases

यह एक [Gharelu + Noun] है।

यह एक घरेलु जानवर है।

मुझे [Gharelu + Noun] पसंद है।

मुझे घरेलु खाना पसंद है।

[Gharelu + Noun] के लिए [Noun] चाहिए।

घरेलु काम के लिए मदद चाहिए।

[Gharelu + Noun] में [Noun] हुई है।

घरेलु बाज़ार में वृद्धि हुई है।

[Gharelu + Noun] के बिना [Noun] असंभव है।

घरेलु सुख के बिना जीवन असंभव है।

[Gharelu + Noun] की जटिलता [Verb] है।

घरेलु राजनीति की जटिलता बढ़ती है।

All

[Subject] [Gharelu + Noun] [Verb].

वह घरेलु नुस्खे अपनाती है।

All

क्या यह [Gharelu + Noun] है?

क्या यह घरेलु मामला है?

Famille de mots

Noms

घर (Ghar - Home)

घरेलूता (Gharelu-ta - Domesticity)

घराना (Gharana - Family lineage/School of music)

Verbes

घर बसाना (Ghar basana - To settle down/start a family)

Adjectifs

घरेलु (Gharelu - Domestic)

घरैल (Gharail - Home-bred/Wild/Domesticated)

Apparenté

परिवार (Family)

गृह (Home - Sanskritized)

आवास (Residence)

पालतू (Pet)

निजी (Private)

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very common in both spoken and written Hindi.

Erreurs courantes

Gharelu bhai → Saga bhai
You can't use 'domestic' for a sibling. 'Saga' means biological.
Main gharelu hoon → Main ghar par hoon
The first means 'I am a domestic person'. The second means 'I am at home'.
Gharelu hospital → Niji hospital
Use 'Niji' for private businesses like hospitals, not 'Gharelu'.
Ghareli ladki → Gharelu ladki
The adjective does not change gender. 'Gharelu' is used for both genders.
Gharelu train → Local train
Trains within a city are 'local'. 'Gharelu' isn't used for trains.

Astuces

Home-made vs. Domestic

Use 'Gharelu' when you want to emphasize that something was made at home, like 'Gharelu achar' (home-made pickle).

Root Word

Always remember 'Ghar' (Home). If it involves the home, 'Gharelu' is likely the word you need.

Polite Terms

Use 'Gharelu sahayika' instead of 'naukrani' to be more polite and respectful to domestic workers.

Invariable Adjective

Don't try to change the ending to 'i' or 'e'. It stays 'Gharelu' regardless of the noun.

Home Remedies

Mentioning 'Gharelu nuskhe' is a great conversation starter with Indian elders.

Airport Signs

Look for the word 'Gharelu' to find the domestic terminal at any Indian airport.

Domestic Violence

In news, 'Gharelu hinsa' is a very common and important term to recognize.

GDP

If you see 'S.G.U.' in news, it stands for Sakal Gharelu Utpad (GDP).

Homebody

Calling someone 'Gharelu' is a nice way to say they love their home and family.

Private Matters

Use 'Gharelu मामला' to politely tell someone to stay out of your family business.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Ghar' (Home) + 'elu' (like 'value'). The things you 'value' in your 'Ghar' are 'Gharelu'.

Association visuelle

Imagine a cozy Indian kitchen with steam rising from a pot of tea. That feeling of 'inside the home' is exactly what 'Gharelu' describes.

Word Web

Ghar (Home) Kaam (Work) Khana (Food) Janwar (Animal) Hinsa (Violence) Nuskhe (Remedies) Udaan (Flight) GDP

Défi

Try to name 5 items in your room and decide if they are 'Gharelu upkaran' (appliances) or just 'Saman' (stuff).

Origine du mot

Derived from the Hindi noun 'Ghar' (घर), which comes from the Sanskrit word 'Gṛha' (गृह) meaning house or dwelling.

Sens originel : Pertaining to the house or the family residing in it.

Indo-Aryan

Contexte culturel

Be careful when using 'Gharelu' to describe women; in modern urban circles, it might be seen as limiting her to traditional roles. Use it with context.

English speakers might use 'domestic' for flights and 'homely' for people. Hindi uses 'Gharelu' for both.

Gharelu Hinsa Adhiniyam (Domestic Violence Act 2005) - A landmark law in India. Gharelu Nuskhe - Popular segments in Indian morning shows/magazines. Gharelu - A common character trope in Bollywood family dramas.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

At Home

घरेलु काम (Housework)
घरेलु सामान (House items)
घरेलु खर्च (Expenses)
घरेलु झगड़ा (Dispute)

At the Airport

घरेलु उड़ान (Domestic flight)
घरेलु टर्मिनल (Domestic terminal)
घरेलु यात्री (Domestic passenger)
घरेलु सामान (Domestic baggage)

Health/Wellness

घरेलु नुस्खे (Home remedies)
घरेलु उपचार (Home treatment)
घरेलु जड़ी-बूटी (Household herbs)
घरेलु स्वच्छता (Home hygiene)

Economics

घरेलु उत्पाद (Domestic product)
घरेलु बाज़ार (Domestic market)
घरेलु निवेश (Domestic investment)
घरेलु मांग (Domestic demand)

Social/Legal

घरेलु हिंसा (Domestic violence)
घरेलु साहायिका (Domestic help)
घरेलु मामला (Domestic matter)
घरेलु कानून (Domestic law)

Amorces de conversation

"क्या आप घरेलु कामों में मदद करते हैं? (Do you help with household chores?)"

"आपका पसंदीदा घरेलु खाना कौन सा है? (What is your favorite home-cooked food?)"

"क्या आपके पास सर्दी के लिए कोई घरेलु नुस्खा है? (Do you have any home remedy for a cold?)"

"क्या आप एक घरेलु व्यक्ति हैं या आपको बाहर घूमना पसंद है? (Are you a home-oriented person or do you like traveling?)"

"आपके देश में घरेलु गैस की क्या कीमत है? (What is the price of domestic gas in your country?)"

Sujets d'écriture

आज मैंने कौन-कौन से घरेलु काम किए? (What household chores did I do today?)

मेरे परिवार के कुछ खास घरेलु नुस्खे क्या हैं? (What are some special home remedies of my family?)

घरेलु शांति बनाए रखने के लिए क्या ज़रूरी है? (What is necessary to maintain domestic peace?)

मेरे पसंदीदा घरेलु खाने की विधि क्या है? (What is the recipe for my favorite home-cooked food?)

घरेलु हिंसा को रोकने के लिए समाज क्या कर सकता है? (What can society do to stop domestic violence?)

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, 'Gharelu' is an invariable adjective. You say 'Gharelu kaam' (masculine) and 'Gharelu hinsa' (feminine).

'Gharelu' is a formal adjective meaning 'domestic'. 'Ghar ka' is a possessive phrase meaning 'of the house'. Both can be used for 'home-cooked food' (Gharelu khana / Ghar ka khana).

Yes, you can say 'Gharelu kutta', but 'Paaltu kutta' is more common specifically for pets.

Yes, 'Gharelu udaan' is the standard term used at airports for domestic flights.

It refers to traditional home remedies, like using ginger for a sore throat.

Both are used. 'Gharelu' (short u) is common in speech; 'Ghareloo' (long u) is the standard written form.

Not by itself. You must say 'Gharelu mahila' or 'Gharelu vyakti'.

It is the Hindi translation for Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

No, use 'Aantrik' (internal) or 'Niji' (private) for office contexts.

It is generally neutral but often carries a positive sense of warmth and family-oriented values.

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