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जोड़ी

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Explication जोड़ी in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'जोड़ी' (joṛī) means 'a pair'. Think of it when you go shopping. If you want to buy one pair of shoes, you say 'ek joṛī'. It is a feminine word. This means if you want to say 'one pair', you use 'ek'. If you want to say 'this pair', you say 'yah joṛī'. It's very simple! Just remember that in Hindi, we usually say 'shoes OF pair' (jūtō̃ kī joṛī). Don't worry about the grammar too much yet; just focus on the fact that 'joṛī' is for two things that go together. You will see this word in clothing stores and when people talk about two friends who are always together. It is pronounced like 'Joe-Ree' with a soft 'd' sound. Try saying 'ek joṛī' whenever you see two matching things. This helps you build the habit of grouping things in Hindi. It is a very friendly and common word. You will hear it in songs and see it in basic books. It's one of the first nouns you should learn for shopping and describing people.

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At the A2 level, you should start paying attention to the gender of 'जोड़ी' (joṛī). Since it is a feminine noun, any adjective you use with it must also be feminine. For example, 'नई जोड़ी' (naī joṛī - new pair) or 'अच्छी जोड़ी' (achhī joṛī - good pair). You should also learn how to use the connector 'की' (kī). Even if the objects are masculine, like 'जूते' (jūtē - shoes), you must use 'की' because 'joṛī' is feminine: 'जूतों की जोड़ी'. Notice that 'जूते' changes to 'जूतों' when followed by 'की'. This is the oblique case. You will also use 'joṛī' to describe couples. If you see a husband and wife, you can say 'यह एक सुंदर जोड़ी है' (This is a beautiful couple). At this level, you are moving beyond just naming things to describing them with correct grammar. Practice using 'joṛī' with different objects like socks (mōzē), earrings (jhumkē), and gloves (dastānē). This will help you master the 'kī' connector and feminine adjective agreement.

At the B1 level, you can use 'जोड़ी' (joṛī) in more complex sentences and understand its cultural nuances. You should be comfortable using the plural form 'जोड़ियाँ' (joṛiyā̃). For example, 'मेरे पास मोज़ों की पाँच जोड़ियाँ हैं' (I have five pairs of socks). You will also start encountering the word in idiomatic expressions and media. You might hear someone talk about a 'hit joṛī' in a movie or a 'kamāl kī joṛī' (amazing duo) in sports. At this stage, you should also distinguish between 'joṛī' and 'joṛā'. While 'joṛī' is more common for everyday items and people, 'joṛā' might be used for a specific set of traditional clothes (like a wedding 'joṛā'). You should also be able to use 'joṛī' in sentences with postpositions, such as 'इस जोड़ी के लिए' (for this pair). Your focus should be on fluency and using the word naturally in conversation without pausing to think about the gender. You can also start using the word 'जोड़ीदार' (joṛīdār) to mean a partner or a teammate.

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At the B2 level, you should understand the subtle connotations of 'जोड़ी' (joṛī) in different registers. You can use it to describe abstract partnerships, like the synergy between two business partners or the harmony between two musical instruments. You will notice that 'joṛī' often implies a sense of destiny or 'meant-to-be' when used for couples, which is a significant cultural element in India. You should be able to follow discussions where 'joṛī' is used metaphorically. For instance, 'विचारों की जोड़ी' (a pair of ideas). Your grammar should be flawless, including the use of the oblique plural 'जोड़ियों' (joṛiyō̃) when followed by a postposition, such as 'इन जोड़ियों के बीच' (between these pairs/couples). You should also be able to contrast 'joṛī' with more formal terms like 'युगल' (yugal) or 'युग्म' (yugm), choosing the right word based on whether you are speaking formally, writing a poem, or discussing a technical subject. This level is about precision and cultural depth.

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At the C1 level, you are expected to have a deep understanding of the etymological roots and the literary applications of 'जोड़ी' (joṛī). You can analyze how the word is used in classical Hindi literature versus modern slang. You should be familiar with proverbs and sophisticated idioms involving the word. For example, understanding the social commentary in certain folk sayings that use 'joṛī' to describe mismatched social pairings. You can use the word to discuss complex themes like 'social synergy' or 'duality in nature' in a formal essay or debate. Your vocabulary should include derivatives and related Sanskrit-based terms that share the root 'yuj'. You should be able to explain to others the nuanced differences between 'joṛī', 'yugal', and 'yugm' in terms of their historical development and current linguistic status. At this level, the word is not just a vocabulary item but a tool for expressing complex relationships and cultural concepts with high precision and stylistic flair.

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At the C2 level, your mastery of 'जोड़ी' (joṛī) is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker. You can appreciate the word's use in ancient Sanskrit texts (as 'yuga' or related forms) and its evolution into the modern Hindi 'joṛī'. You can engage in high-level literary criticism, discussing the symbolism of the 'divine couple' (Shiva-Parvati or Radha-Krishna) and how the term 'joṛī' is used in devotional poetry (Bhaktikāl) to represent the union of the soul and the divine. You can use the word in any context—from highly technical scientific papers to the most informal street slang—with perfect command of tone and register. You understand the socio-linguistic implications of using 'joṛī' versus its Persian or English equivalents in different parts of the Hindi-speaking world. For you, 'joṛī' is a multifaceted concept that bridges the gap between the mundane (a pair of socks) and the metaphysical (the union of opposites).

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जोड़ी en 30 secondes

Means 'pair' or 'couple' in Hindi.
Grammatically feminine; uses 'kī' as a connector.
Used for physical objects (shoes) and people (partners).
Plural form is 'joṛiyā̃' (जोड़ियाँ).

The Hindi word जोड़ी (joṛī) is a versatile feminine noun that primarily translates to 'pair' or 'couple' in English. At its core, it represents the concept of duality—two things or people that belong together, complement one another, or are viewed as a single unit. Whether you are shopping for footwear, discussing a romantic relationship, or describing a dynamic duo in a movie, this is the word you will use. It is derived from the root word 'जोड़' (joṛ), which means a connection or a joint, emphasizing that a joṛī is not just two random items, but two items joined by purpose or nature.

Physical Objects: In the context of physical items, जोड़ी is used for things that naturally come in twos, such as shoes (जूते), socks (मोज़े), or earrings (झुमके). For example, 'एक जोड़ी जूते' (a pair of shoes).
Human Relationships: When referring to people, it describes a romantic couple or a partnership. It carries a sense of harmony. You will often hear the phrase 'सलामत रहे जोड़ी' (may the couple remain safe/blessed) at weddings.
Abstract Combinations: It can also describe abstract pairs, like a pair of ideas or a specific combination of colors that work well together.

यह जूतों की जोड़ी बहुत महंगी है। (This pair of shoes is very expensive.)

Understanding the nuance between जोड़ी (joṛī) and its masculine counterpart जोड़ा (joṛā) is crucial. While they are often interchangeable, joṛī is more common in colloquial speech for both people and objects, whereas joṛā sometimes leans towards a more formal or specific set (like a suit of clothes). In most everyday Hindi conversations, joṛī is the safer and more natural choice.

राम और श्याम की जोड़ी मशहूर है। (The duo of Ram and Shyam is famous.)

When using this word, remember it is feminine. This means adjectives and verbs associated with it will take feminine endings. For example, 'अच्छी जोड़ी' (good pair) instead of 'अच्छा जोड़ी'. This grammatical agreement is one of the most common hurdles for English speakers, as 'pair' in English has no gender.

Usage in Sports: In cricket, a 'batting pair' is referred to as a joṛī. If two players play well together, commentators will praise their joṛī.

उनकी जोड़ी ने मैच जीता दिया। (Their partnership/pair won the match.)

यहाँ कई सुंदर जोड़ियाँ हैं। (There are many beautiful couples here.)

Using जोड़ी (joṛī) correctly requires an understanding of Hindi's genitive construction (using 'kī'). Because joṛī is feminine, we use 'की' (kī) to connect it to the objects it describes. This is the most standard way to build a sentence around this word.

Structure: [Noun] + की + जोड़ी: To say 'a pair of X', you say 'X kī joṛī'. Note that even if 'X' (like shoes) is masculine, the connector is 'kī' because it agrees with the feminine joṛī.

मुझे एक जोड़ी नए कपड़े चाहिए। (I need a pair/set of new clothes.)

In terms of sentence placement, joṛī usually functions as the subject or the direct object. If it is the subject, the verb must be feminine. For instance, 'The couple is coming' translates to 'जोड़ी आ रही है' (joṛī ā rahī hai). The verb 'rahī' is feminine to match 'joṛī'.

क्या यह जोड़ी आपकी है? (Is this pair yours?)

When describing the quality of a pair, the adjective must also be feminine. Use 'अच्छी' (achhī - good), 'पुरानी' (purānī - old), or 'नई' (naī - new). If you use the masculine versions (achhā, purānā, nayā), the sentence will sound broken to a native speaker.

Quantifying Pairs: When counting, the number comes before the word. 'दो जोड़ियाँ' (two pairs), 'दस जोड़ियाँ' (ten pairs). Note the change to the plural form 'जोड़ियाँ'.

दुकान में जूतों की कई जोड़ियाँ थीं। (There were many pairs of shoes in the shop.)

In more complex sentences, joṛī can be part of a postpositional phrase. For example, 'जोड़ी के साथ' (with the pair). In this case, the word doesn't change because it ends in 'ī', but the surrounding words might change based on the oblique case rules, though 'joṛī' remains 'joṛī' in the singular oblique.

वे दोनों एक बेहतरीन जोड़ी बनाते हैं। (They both make a great couple/pair.)

The word जोड़ी (joṛī) is ubiquitous in Hindi-speaking environments. From the bustling markets of Delhi to the emotional dialogues of Bollywood cinema, you will encounter this word daily. Understanding its context helps you grasp the cultural weight it carries.

Marketplace and Shopping: If you go to buy footwear or bangles, the shopkeeper will inevitably ask, 'कितनी जोड़ी चाहिए?' (How many pairs do you want?). It's the standard unit of measurement for these items.
Weddings and Social Gatherings: This is perhaps where the word is heard with the most emotion. Elders will bless a new couple by saying, 'भगवान तुम्हारी जोड़ी बनाए रखे' (May God keep your pair/union intact).

शादी में दूल्हा-दुल्हन की जोड़ी बहुत जंच रही थी। (The pair of the bride and groom looked very good at the wedding.)

In the world of entertainment, 'hit joṛī' is a common term used by media to describe two actors who have great chemistry on screen. For decades, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol were described as the ultimate hit joṛī of Bollywood. This usage extends to music as well, referring to a singer and a composer who work well together.

फिल्मों में यह मेरी पसंदीदा जोड़ी है। (This is my favorite pair/duo in movies.)

You will also hear this in sports commentary. Whether it's a doubles match in tennis or a partnership in cricket, the word joṛī describes the synergy between two players. If the 'joṛī' breaks (meaning one person gets out or they lose coordination), the game often changes direction.

Folk Sayings: There's a common saying 'अंधी और काने की जोड़ी' (a pair of a blind person and a one-eyed person), used sarcastically to describe two people who are equally mismatched or problematic in their own ways.

मैदान पर इन दोनों की जोड़ी कमाल की है। (On the field, the duo of these two is amazing.)

उनकी जोड़ी को कोई नहीं तोड़ सकता। (No one can break their pair/bond.)

Even though जोड़ी (joṛī) seems straightforward, learners often make specific errors related to gender agreement, pluralization, and confusion with similar-sounding words. Avoiding these will make your Hindi sound much more natural.

Gender Mismatch: The most frequent mistake is treating joṛī as masculine. Because it refers to 'a pair' (neutral in English) or 'a couple' (can be male/female), learners often use masculine adjectives.
Wrong: 'बड़ा जोड़ी' (baṛā joṛī)
Right: 'बड़ी जोड़ी' (baṛī joṛī).
Confusion with 'जोड़ा' (joṛā): While 'joṛā' also means pair, it is masculine. If you use 'joṛā', your adjectives must be masculine. Mixing the two—using a feminine adjective with 'joṛā' or vice versa—is a common error.

गलत: एक जोड़ी नया जूता। (Wrong: One pair new shoe.)
सही: एक जोड़ी नए जूते। (Right: One pair of new shoes.)

Another mistake involves pluralization. In English, we say 'five pairs'. In Hindi, when you have a number before the noun, you must use the plural form 'जोड़ियाँ' (joṛiyā̃). However, some learners forget the nasalization (the 'n' sound at the end) and just say 'joṛiyā', which sounds incomplete.

उसने दो जोड़ियाँ खरीदीं। (He/She bought two pairs.)

Lastly, learners often forget the 'की' (kī) connector. In English, we say 'pair of shoes'. In Hindi, the 'of' is mandatory. Saying 'जूता जोड़ी' (jūtā joṛī) is incorrect; it must be 'जूतों की जोड़ी' (jūtō̃ kī joṛī). Note that 'jūtō̃' is in the plural oblique form because it is followed by the postposition 'kī'.

The 'Kī' Agreement: Always remember: [Object Plural Oblique] + की + जोड़ी.
Example: मोज़ों की जोड़ी (pair of socks).

मुझे इस जोड़ी का रंग पसंद नहीं है। (I don't like the color of this pair.)

While जोड़ी (joṛī) is the most common word for a pair or couple, Hindi offers several alternatives depending on the level of formality and the specific context. Knowing these will help you fine-tune your expression.

जोड़ा (joṛā): The masculine version of joṛī. It is often used for a set of clothes (like a suit) or specifically for a pair of animals (like a pair of oxen). It feels slightly more formal or specific than joṛī.
युगल (yugal): A more literary or poetic word for 'couple' or 'duo'. You will find this in literature, classical music (yugal-bandi), or formal wedding invitations. It sounds more sophisticated than joṛī.
युग्म (yugm): The technical or mathematical term for 'pair'. Use this in scientific contexts or when discussing pairs of numbers or abstract entities in a formal setting.

उनका युगल गीत बहुत प्रसिद्ध हुआ। (Their duet song became very famous.)

When comparing these, joṛī is the 'everyman's word'. If you are at a market, use joṛī. If you are writing a poem about eternal lovers, use yugal. If you are describing a pair of shoes in a catalog, you might see joṛā, but in speech, people will still say joṛī.

गणित में अंकों का युग्म महत्वपूर्ण है। (In mathematics, a pair of digits is important.)

Another related word is साथी (sāthī), which means 'partner' or 'companion'. While a joṛī is the unit of two, a sāthī is one individual in that pair. You might say 'वह मेरा जोड़ीदार है' (He is my partner/pair-mate), using the suffix '-dār' to indicate someone who belongs to the pair.

दो (do): Sometimes, you don't even need the word 'pair'. You can just say 'दो जूते' (two shoes). However, using joṛī implies that they are a matching set, whereas 'do' just counts them.

वे दोनों अच्छे साथी हैं। (They both are good companions.)

How Formal Is It?

Formel

"इस युगल की प्रस्तुति सराहनीय थी।"

Neutre

"मुझे एक जोड़ी जूते चाहिए।"

Informel

"क्या मस्त जोड़ी है यार!"

Child friendly

"देखो, चिड़ियों की जोड़ी दाना चुग रही है।"

Argot

"हमारी जोड़ी एकदम फिट है।"

Le savais-tu ?

The root of 'जोड़ी' (joṛī) is the same as the root for the English word 'Yoke' and the word 'Yoga', all signifying union or joining.

Guide de prononciation

UK /ˈdʒoʊ.di/

US /ˈdʒoʊ.di/

The stress is slightly more on the first syllable 'Jo'.

Rime avec

घोड़ी (ghoṛī - mare) थोड़ी (thoṛī - a little) फोड़ी (phoṛī - broke) मोड़ी (moṛī - turned) तोड़ी (toṛī - broke) कौड़ी (kauṛī - shell) चौड़ी (chauṛī - wide) दौड़ी (dauṛī - ran)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'ḍ' as a regular English 'd'. It should be retroflex.
Making the 'ī' too short. It's a long vowel.
Confusing the gender in speech (using masculine endings for verbs).

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to recognize, common in all texts.

Écriture 3/5

Requires remembering the 'ī' ending and plural 'iyā̃'.

Expression orale 3/5

Need to master the retroflex 'ḍ' and feminine agreement.

Écoute 2/5

Very clear and distinct sound in speech.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

दो (two) जूता (shoe) कपड़ा (cloth) सुंदर (beautiful) की (of - feminine)

Apprends ensuite

जोड़ना (to connect) साथी (partner) रिश्ता (relationship) शादी (marriage) अकेला (alone)

Avancé

युगल (duo) युग्म (pair - technical) सामंजस्य (harmony) गठबंधन (alliance) द्वंद्व (duality)

Grammaire à connaître

Feminine Noun Agreement

बड़ी जोड़ी (baṛī joṛī) - Adjective ends in 'ī'.

Genitive Connector 'Kī'

मोज़ों की जोड़ी (mōzō̃ kī joṛī) - Always use 'kī' regardless of the object's gender.

Pluralization of 'ī' nouns

जोड़ियाँ (joṛiyā̃) - 'ī' becomes 'iyā̃'.

Oblique Case Plural

जोड़ियों में (joṛiyō̃ mē̃) - 'iyā̃' becomes 'iyō̃' before postpositions.

Subject-Verb Agreement

जोड़ी आ रही है (joṛī ā rahī hai) - Verb is feminine.

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Exemples par niveau

यह एक जोड़ी जूते हैं।

This is a pair of shoes.

Uses 'kī' (implied or direct) with 'joṛī' as a feminine noun.

मुझे एक जोड़ी मोज़े चाहिए।

I need a pair of socks.

'Joṛī' is the object here.

वह एक अच्छी जोड़ी है।

That is a good couple.

'Achhī' is feminine to match 'joṛī'.

मेरे पास एक जोड़ी झुमके हैं।

I have one pair of earrings.

'Jhumkē' is plural, but 'joṛī' is singular.

यह जोड़ी किसकी है?

Whose pair is this?

Interrogative sentence with feminine 'kī'.

दो जोड़ी कपड़े लाओ।

Bring two pairs/sets of clothes.

Note that 'joṛī' can remain 'joṛī' in casual counting, but 'joṛiyā̃' is better.

उनकी जोड़ी बहुत सुंदर है।

Their pair/match is very beautiful.

Possessive 'unkī' agrees with 'joṛī'.

क्या आपके पास एक जोड़ी दस्ताने हैं?

Do you have a pair of gloves?

Direct question using 'joṛī'.

मैं बाज़ार से एक जोड़ी चप्पल लाया।

I brought a pair of slippers from the market.

Past tense sentence.

राम और सीता की जोड़ी प्रसिद्ध है।

The pair of Ram and Sita is famous.

Proper nouns connected with 'kī'.

यह जूतों की नई जोड़ी है।

This is a new pair of shoes.

Adjective 'naī' matches 'joṛī'.

मुझे नीले मोज़ों की जोड़ी चाहिए।

I need the pair of blue socks.

Color adjective 'nīlē' matches 'mōzō̃'.

वे दोनों एक अच्छी जोड़ी बनाते हैं।

They both make a good couple.

Verb 'banātē haĩ' refers to 'vē' (they).

उसने तीन जोड़ियाँ खरीदीं।

He/She bought three pairs.

Plural 'joṛiyā̃' used with a number.

इस जोड़ी की कीमत क्या है?

What is the price of this pair?

Oblique case 'is joṛī kī'.

वह हमेशा एक जोड़ी पेन रखता है।

He always keeps a pair of pens.

Habitual action.

फिल्म में उनकी जोड़ी को बहुत पसंद किया गया।

Their pairing in the movie was much liked.

Passive construction.

शादी के लिए नया जोड़ा सिलवाना है।

A new pair/suit needs to be stitched for the wedding.

Uses 'joṛā' (masculine) for a specific suit.

इन दोनों खिलाड़ियों की जोड़ी बेमिसाल है।

The duo of these two players is incomparable.

'Bēmisāl' (incomparable) describes 'joṛī'.

हमें जूतों की कई जोड़ियाँ देखनी पड़ीं।

We had to look at many pairs of shoes.

Use of 'paṛī̃' to show necessity/compulsion.

उसने अपनी पसंदीदा जोड़ी खो दी।

She lost her favorite pair.

Feminine possessive 'apnī'.

क्या आप इस जोड़ी को बदल सकते हैं?

Can you exchange this pair?

Modal verb 'saknā'.

उनकी जोड़ी ने मैच का रुख बदल दिया।

Their partnership changed the course of the match.

Metaphorical use in sports.

यह जोड़ी एक-दूसरे के लिए ही बनी है।

This couple is made for each other.

Common romantic expression.

दोनों देशों की जोड़ी वैश्विक शांति के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।

The partnership of both countries is important for global peace.

Geopolitical context.

संगीत में तबले की जोड़ी का अपना महत्व है।

The pair of Tabla has its own importance in music.

Technical musical term.

लेखक और प्रकाशक की जोड़ी ने कई हिट किताबें दीं।

The duo of the author and publisher gave many hit books.

Professional partnership.

भगवान सबकी जोड़ी ऊपर से बनाकर भेजता है।

God creates everyone's match in heaven.

Cultural/Religious belief.

उसने पुरानी जोड़ियों को दान कर दिया।

He/She donated the old pairs.

Plural oblique 'joṛiyō̃'.

इस जोड़ी में तालमेल की कमी दिख रही है।

A lack of coordination is visible in this pair/duo.

Abstract noun 'tālmēl' (coordination).

नर्तकों की जोड़ी ने मंच पर समां बांध दिया।

The duo of dancers captivated the audience on stage.

Idiomatic 'samā̃ bāndhnā'.

वे एक बेमेल जोड़ी की तरह लग रहे थे।

They were looking like a mismatched couple.

Compound adjective 'bēmēl' (mismatched).

साहित्य में नायक और नायिका की जोड़ी का चित्रण गहरा है।

The depiction of the hero and heroine's pairing in literature is profound.

Literary analysis context.

इन दो विचारधाराओं की जोड़ी समाज में बदलाव ला सकती है।

The pairing of these two ideologies can bring change to society.

Philosophical context.

उनकी जोड़ी की सफलता का राज आपसी विश्वास है।

The secret of their partnership's success is mutual trust.

Complex possessive structure.

पर्यावरण और विकास की जोड़ी को संतुलित करना कठिन है।

Balancing the pair of environment and development is difficult.

Discussion of abstract concepts.

यह जोड़ी भारतीय सिनेमा के स्वर्ण युग की याद दिलाती है।

This duo reminds one of the golden era of Indian cinema.

Historical reference.

उसने तर्क दिया कि सत्य और अहिंसा की जोड़ी अटूट है।

He argued that the pair of truth and non-violence is unbreakable.

Political philosophy.

शास्त्रीय गायन में तानपुरे की जोड़ी आधार प्रदान करती है।

The pair of Tanpuras provides the foundation in classical singing.

Specific musical knowledge.

उनकी जोड़ी में एक अजीब सा विरोधाभास था।

There was a strange paradox in their pairing.

Abstract noun 'virōdhābhās' (paradox).

प्रकृति में नर और मादा की जोड़ी ही सृजन का आधार है।

The pairing of male and female in nature is the basis of creation.

Biological/Philosophical discourse.

आत्मा और परमात्मा की जोड़ी का मिलन ही मोक्ष है।

The union of the soul and the supreme soul is salvation.

Metaphysical/Spiritual context.

उनकी जोड़ी की विफलता ने कई राजनीतिक समीकरण बदल दिए।

The failure of their alliance changed many political equations.

High-level political analysis.

यह कृति आधुनिकता और परंपरा की एक अनूठी जोड़ी पेश करती है।

This work presents a unique pairing of modernity and tradition.

Art criticism.

द्वंद्ववाद में विपरीत तत्वों की जोड़ी अपरिहार्य है।

In dialectics, the pairing of opposite elements is inevitable.

Academic philosophical terminology.

उनकी जोड़ी का विखंडन समाज के लिए एक बड़ा झटका था।

The fragmentation of their duo was a big blow to society.

Advanced vocabulary 'vikhanḍan'.

कवि ने चाँद और चकोर की जोड़ी का सुंदर मानवीकरण किया है।

The poet has beautifully personified the pair of the moon and the Greek partridge.

Literary device 'mānvīkaraṇ' (personification).

इस जोड़ी के बीच का मौन भी बहुत कुछ बयां करता है।

Even the silence between this couple speaks volumes.

Subtle emotional nuance.

Collocations courantes

एक जोड़ी

सुंदर जोड़ी

हिट जोड़ी

बनी-बनाई जोड़ी

जोड़ी टूटना

जोड़ी बनाना

सलामत जोड़ी

बेमेल जोड़ी

पुरानी जोड़ी

जोड़ीदार

Phrases Courantes

रब ने बना दी जोड़ी

— A match made by God. Used to describe a perfect couple.

उनकी जोड़ी देखकर लगता है कि रब ने बना दी जोड़ी।

जोड़ी सलामत रहे

— May the couple stay together/be blessed. A common wedding wish.

भगवान आपकी जोड़ी सलामत रखे।

एक जोड़ी आँखें

— A pair of eyes. Used in poetic descriptions.

उसकी एक जोड़ी आँखें सब कह गईं।

जोड़ी जमाना

— To form a pair or a partnership.

दोनों ने अच्छी जोड़ी जमाई है।

राम-लखन की जोड़ी

— A pair of very loyal brothers or friends.

वे दोनों तो राम-लखन की जोड़ी हैं।

जोड़ी बिगाड़ना

— To break a pair or ruin a partnership.

उसने हमारी जोड़ी बिगाड़ दी।

जोड़ी का जूता

— One of a pair of shoes. Used when looking for the missing one.

मेरी जोड़ी का दूसरा जूता कहाँ है?

जोड़ी मिलाना

— To match a pair (like in a game or shopping).

इन मोज़ों की जोड़ी मिलाओ।

शानदार जोड़ी

— A magnificent pair/duo.

मैदान पर यह एक शानदार जोड़ी है।

अपनी जोड़ी

— One's own pair/partnership.

हमें अपनी जोड़ी पर गर्व है।

Souvent confondu avec

जोड़ी vs जोड़ (joṛ)

Means 'sum' or 'joint'. 'Joṛī' is a pair.

जोड़ी vs जुड़ा (juṛā)

Means 'connected' (adjective) or 'hair bun' (noun).

जोड़ी vs झाड़ी (jhāṛī)

Means 'bush'. Sounds similar but starts with 'jh'.

Expressions idiomatiques

"अंधी और काने की जोड़ी"

— A pair of two equally flawed or mismatched people.

उन दोनों का साथ तो अंधी और काने की जोड़ी जैसा है।

Informal/Sarcastic

"जोड़ी का"

— Of the same kind or equal in status/quality.

वह मेरी जोड़ी का नहीं है।

Colloquial

"जोड़ी मिलना"

— For two people to be perfectly compatible.

उन दोनों की जोड़ी खूब मिलती है।

Neutral

"जोड़ी की मार"

— A strike or blow dealt by a pair (often in games).

उसने जोड़ी की मार मारी।

Slang

"ऊपर वाले ने जोड़ी बनाना"

— Destiny deciding a couple's union.

ऊपर वाले ने ही उनकी जोड़ी बनाई है।

Religious/Cultural

"जोड़ी चटकाना"

— To cause a rift between two partners.

उसने उनकी जोड़ी चटका दी।

Informal

"एक ही थाली के चट्टे-बट्टे की जोड़ी"

— A pair of people who are exactly the same (usually in a bad way).

वे दोनों एक ही थाली के चट्टे-बट्टे की जोड़ी हैं।

Idiomatic

"जोड़ीदार होना"

— To be partners in crime or business.

वे बचपन से जोड़ीदार हैं।

Neutral

"जोड़ी का जवाब नहीं"

— The pair is incomparable/unbeatable.

इस जोड़ी का कोई जवाब नहीं।

Praising

"जोड़ी फिक्स होना"

— A couple's marriage being finalized.

उनकी जोड़ी फिक्स हो गई है।

Modern Colloquial

Facile à confondre

जोड़ी vs जोड़ा (joṛā)

Masculine version of the same word.

'Joṛā' is masculine and often used for suits or animal pairs. 'Joṛī' is feminine and more common for everyday objects and people.

एक जोड़ा सूट (A suit set) vs एक जोड़ी जूते (A pair of shoes).

जोड़ी vs जुड़वाँ (juṛvā̃)

Both involve the number two.

'Juṛvā̃' specifically means 'twins'. 'Joṛī' means any pair or couple.

वे जुड़वाँ भाई हैं (They are twin brothers).

जोड़ी vs साथ (sāth)

Involves togetherness.

'Sāth' is an adverb/postposition meaning 'with'. 'Joṛī' is a noun meaning 'a pair'.

मेरे साथ आओ (Come with me).

जोड़ी vs दोबारा (dobārā)

Prefix 'do' (two).

'Dobārā' means 'again' or 'second time'.

दोबारा कहो (Say it again).

जोड़ी vs दुगना (dugnā)

Involves 'two'.

'Dugnā' means 'double' or 'twice'.

दुगना काम (Double work).

Structures de phrases

यह [Noun] की जोड़ी है।

यह जूतों की जोड़ी है।

मेरे पास [Number] जोड़ी [Noun] हैं।

मेरे पास दो जोड़ी मोज़े हैं।

वह एक [Adjective] जोड़ी है।

वह एक सुंदर जोड़ी है।

क्या यह [Noun] की जोड़ी [Adjective] है?

क्या यह जूतों की जोड़ी नई है?

[Name] और [Name] की जोड़ी [Adjective] है।

राम और श्याम की जोड़ी मशहूर है।

मुझे [Color] जोड़ी [Noun] चाहिए।

मुझे काली जोड़ी चप्पल चाहिए।

उनकी जोड़ी [Verb Phrase] है।

उनकी जोड़ी सबको पसंद आती है।

[Abstract Noun] की जोड़ी [Verb Phrase] है।

विचारों की जोड़ी समाज बदल सकती है।

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Noms

Verbes

Adjectifs

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very high in daily speech, especially shopping and gossip.

Erreurs courantes

एक जोड़ी जूता → एक जोड़ी जूते
Since a pair implies two, the noun following 'kī' should be plural. Say 'jūtē' (shoes), not 'jūtā' (shoe).
बड़ा जोड़ी → बड़ी जोड़ी
'Joṛī' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'baṛī', not 'baṛā'.
दो जोड़ी → दो जोड़ियाँ
When counting more than one, use the plural form 'joṛiyā̃' for better grammatical accuracy.
जूता की जोड़ी → जूतों की जोड़ी
The noun before 'kī' must be in the oblique plural form. 'Jūtē' becomes 'jūtō̃'.
जोड़ी आ रहा है → जोड़ी आ रही है
The verb must agree with the feminine gender of 'joṛī'.

Astuces

Gender Agreement

Always remember 'joṛī' is feminine. Your verbs and adjectives must reflect this. Say 'naī joṛī', not 'nayā joṛī'.

Shopping Essential

When shopping for anything that comes in twos, use 'joṛī'. It's more natural than just saying the number 'do'.

Wedding Blessings

If you attend an Indian wedding, 'जोड़ी सलामत रहे' (joṛī salāmat rahē) is a perfect thing to say to the couple.

The Retroflex D

Practice the 'ḍ' in 'joṛī'. Curl your tongue. If you say it with a flat English 'd', it might be misunderstood.

The Oblique Case

When saying 'of the pair', it's 'joṛī kī'. The word 'joṛī' doesn't change in singular oblique, but 'joṛiyā̃' becomes 'joṛiyō̃'.

Abstract Pairs

Don't be afraid to use 'joṛī' for abstract things like 'ideas' or 'colors' if they work well together.

Hit Jodi

Use 'hit joṛī' to describe any two people (actors, friends, colleagues) who are very successful together.

Song Lyrics

Listen to Bollywood songs; 'joṛī' is one of the most common words used to describe love and companionship.

Rhyme Time

Rhyme 'joṛī' with 'thoṛī' (a little). 'Thoṛī joṛī' (a little pair) is a silly but effective way to remember both words.

Partnerships

In business, referring to a partnership as a 'mazbūt joṛī' (strong pair) sounds very positive and respectful.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Joe' and 'Ree' as a famous couple. 'Joe-Ree' (जोड़ी) always come in a pair!

Association visuelle

Imagine two shoes tied together by their laces. This connection is the 'जोड़' that makes them a 'जोड़ी'.

Word Web

Pair Couple Shoes Socks Partner Marriage Duo Connection

Défi

Try to find five things in your room that come in a 'जोड़ी' and name them in Hindi.

Origine du mot

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'युक्त' (yukta) or 'योजयति' (yojayati), meaning to join or unite.

Sens originel : A connection, a union, or a set of two things joined together.

Indo-Aryan

Contexte culturel

Be careful when using 'beemēl joṛī' (mismatched pair) as it can be offensive to a couple.

While English uses 'pair' for objects and 'couple' for people, Hindi uses 'joṛī' for both, simplifying the vocabulary but requiring gender attention.

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (Movie) Jai-Veeru ki joṛī (Famous duo from Sholay) Radha-Krishna ki joṛī (Divine couple)

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Shopping

कितने की जोड़ी है?
एक जोड़ी दिखाओ
जोड़ी नहीं मिल रही
दूसरी जोड़ी लाओ

Relationships

अच्छी जोड़ी है
जोड़ी सलामत रहे
बेमेल जोड़ी
सच्ची जोड़ी

Sports

ओपनिंग जोड़ी
जोड़ी टूट गई
शानदार जोड़ी
जोड़ीदार बदल गया

Music

गायक की जोड़ी
तबले की जोड़ी
जुगलबंदी
हिट जोड़ी

Daily Life

मोज़ों की जोड़ी
झुमकों की जोड़ी
बर्तनों की जोड़ी
चाबियों की जोड़ी

Amorces de conversation

"क्या आपको लगता है कि यह एक अच्छी जोड़ी है?"

"आपने अपनी आखिरी जोड़ी जूते कहाँ से खरीदे?"

"फिल्मों में आपकी पसंदीदा जोड़ी कौन सी है?"

"क्या आप और आपका दोस्त एक अच्छी जोड़ी हैं?"

"शादी में जोड़ी को क्या आशीर्वाद देना चाहिए?"

Sujets d'écriture

अपने पसंदीदा जूतों की जोड़ी के बारे में लिखें।

किसी ऐसी जोड़ी (couple) का वर्णन करें जिन्हें आप बहुत पसंद करते हैं।

एक अच्छी साझेदारी (joṛī) के लिए क्या गुण होने चाहिए?

यदि आप एक जोड़ीदार चुन सकें, तो वह कौन होगा?

क्या आपको लगता है कि जोड़ियाँ स्वर्ग में बनती हैं?

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

It is always feminine. This is a common point of confusion because 'pair' is neutral in English. In Hindi, you must use feminine adjectives like 'achhī' or 'naī' with it.

No, 'joṛī' specifically refers to a pair (two things). For three, you would use 'trio' or simply 'tīn' (three).

'Joṛī' is the common, everyday word. 'Yugal' is more formal, poetic, and often used in classical music or literature to describe a couple or a duet.

You say 'दो जोड़ी जूते' (do joṛī jūtē) or 'जूतों की दो जोड़ियाँ' (jūtō̃ kī do joṛiyā̃). Both are understood, but the second one is grammatically more precise.

Yes. 'Rab' (God) 'ne' (subject marker) 'bana di' (made - feminine verb) 'jodi' (pair - feminine object). The verb 'di' agrees with 'jodi'.

Indirectly, yes. But usually, you add the suffix '-dār' to get 'joṛīdār', which explicitly means 'partner' or 'teammate'.

Because the connector 'kī' always agrees with the following noun. Since 'joṛī' is feminine, we use 'kī'. It doesn't matter that 'jūtē' is masculine.

Yes, 'एक जोड़ी दस्ताने' (ek joṛī dastānē) is the correct way to say a pair of gloves.

In basic math, yes, but 'yugm' is the more academic term for a 'pair' of numbers or coordinates.

The plural is 'जोड़ियाँ' (joṛiyā̃). If you are using a postposition like 'mē̃' (in) or 'sē' (from), it becomes 'जोड़ियों' (joṛiyō̃).

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