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मुरमुरे

murmure
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Explication मुरमुरे in your Level:
At the A1 level, you should recognize 'मुरमुरे' (Murmure) as a common food item. Think of it like 'puffed rice' or 'cereal'. It is a masculine plural noun. You will mostly use it in simple sentences like 'I eat murmure' (मैं मुरमुरे खाता हूँ) or 'This is murmure' (यह मुरमुरे हैं). Note that even though it refers to many tiny grains, we use one word for the whole batch. It is a very common snack in India. When you go to a market, you can just point and say 'मुरमुरे' to buy them. Remember the sound: 'Mur-mu-re'. It sounds a bit like the crunching noise you make when you eat them! You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet; just know it's a snack and it's always plural.
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At the A2 level, you can start using 'मुरमुरे' in more descriptive ways. You should know that it is a masculine plural noun, so adjectives like 'ताज़ा' (fresh) become 'ताज़े' (taaze). For example, 'ताज़े मुरमुरे' (fresh puffed rice). You might use it to describe what you are eating for a snack: 'शाम को मैं मुरमुरे खाता हूँ' (In the evening, I eat puffed rice). You can also use it with postpositions, though the word itself doesn't change much: 'मुरमुरे में नमक मिलाओ' (Mix salt in the puffed rice). At this level, you should also be aware of 'Bhel Puri', a famous dish where murmure is the main ingredient. You can now shop for it and ask for specific quantities like 'एक किलो मुरमुरे' (one kilo of puffed rice).
At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'मुरमुरे' in various social and culinary contexts. You can explain how to make a basic snack: 'मुरमुरे को तेल और हल्दी में भूनें' (Roast the puffed rice in oil and turmeric). You should understand the concept of 'crispiness' (कुरकुरापन) and how moisture affects murmure. You might use the word 'सीलना' (to get soggy) to describe murmure that has lost its crunch. You can also participate in conversations about healthy eating, mentioning that 'मुरमुरे' is a light (हल्का) and low-calorie snack. You should be able to distinguish it from similar items like 'पोहा' (flattened rice) and explain the difference to someone else in simple Hindi.
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At the B2 level, you can use 'मुरमुरे' in more complex sentence structures and understand its cultural nuances. You might discuss the regional variations of the word, such as 'Muri' in Bengal or 'Mamra' in Gujarat. You can understand and use idiomatic expressions or cultural references, like how murmure is used as 'Prasad' during festivals. Your grammar should be precise; for instance, using the oblique plural form 'मुरमुरों' when necessary (though rare, it can occur in specific poetic or formal contexts). You can describe the texture and the traditional process of sand-roasting rice to create murmure. You should be able to read recipes in Hindi that use murmure as a primary ingredient and follow them accurately.
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At the C1 level, your understanding of 'मुरमुरे' extends to its role in Indian sociology and economy. You can discuss how it is a 'poor man's snack' that has now been rebranded as a 'healthy superfood' in urban markets. You can use the word in metaphorical senses if they appear in literature, perhaps relating its lightness to a fleeting thought or its cheapness to something of low value. You should be able to debate the nutritional pros and cons of puffed rice compared to other grains. Your vocabulary should include related technical terms like 'पफिंग' (puffing) or 'पारबॉइलिंग' (parboiling) described in Hindi. You can effortlessly switch between regional terms depending on who you are speaking with, showing a deep cultural integration.
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At the C2 level, you possess a native-like command of the word 'मुरमुरे' and all its associations. You can appreciate the onomatopoeic beauty of the word in Hindi poetry or prose. You understand the historical evolution of rice-puffing technology in India and its impact on street food culture. You can use the word in any register, from a casual conversation with a street vendor to a formal presentation on Indian food processing industries. You are aware of the subtle differences in variety—how some murmure are longer, some rounder, and how that affects the taste of a dish like Bhel. You can use the word with total grammatical accuracy in any complex construction, including passive voice or conditional moods.
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मुरमुरे en 30 secondes

  • Murmure means puffed rice.
  • It is a masculine plural noun.
  • Essential for Indian street food like Bhel.
  • Known for being light and crunchy.

The word मुरमुरे (Murmure) refers to puffed rice, a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine known for its incredible lightness, airy texture, and satisfying crunch. It is created by heating rice kernels under high pressure in the presence of steam, causing them to expand or 'pop' into white, cloud-like grains. In the Hindi-speaking world, murmure is not just a food item; it is a symbol of accessibility and simplicity. It is the foundation of countless street foods and home snacks, most notably the world-famous 'Bhel Puri'. People use this word daily when shopping at local grocery stores (Kirana stores), ordering snacks from street vendors, or preparing light evening refreshments at home. Because it is low in calories and easy to digest, it is often the first snack offered to children or the elderly. The term is naturally plural in Hindi, reflecting the fact that one rarely interacts with a single grain of puffed rice. Whether you are in a bustling city like Delhi or a quiet village in Uttar Pradesh, the sound of murmure being roasted in a large iron wok is a familiar sensory experience. It represents a bridge between tradition and modern healthy eating, as it is naturally gluten-free and fat-free in its base form.

Common Name
Puffed Rice or Murmura
Culinary Role
Primary base for savory snacks like Bhel and sweet treats like Murmura Laddoo.
Texture Profile
Crispy, light, airy, and brittle.

बाज़ार से ताज़े मुरमुरे ले आओ। (Bring fresh puffed rice from the market.)

When you visit a snack stall, you might hear the vendor asking if you want 'Masala Murmure'. This refers to the puffed rice being tossed with turmeric, salt, chili powder, and a hint of oil to make it savory. In religious contexts, especially during festivals like Diwali, murmure mixed with sugar candies (batasha) is offered as 'Prasad'. This demonstrates the word's versatility across secular and sacred domains. In literature and songs, the crunch of murmure is sometimes used as a metaphor for something fleeting or light-hearted. Understanding this word is essential for anyone wanting to navigate the culinary landscape of India, as it appears on nearly every street corner. The word itself is onomatopoeic, mimicking the 'mur-mur' sound of crunching the light grains between your teeth.

बारिश के मौसम में चाय और मुरमुरे का मज़ा ही कुछ और है। (In the rainy season, the joy of tea and puffed rice is something else.)

Using मुरमुरे in a sentence requires an understanding of its grammatical nature as a masculine plural noun. Since it is plural, the verbs and adjectives associated with it must also be in the plural form. For instance, you would say 'मुरमुरे कुरकुरे हैं' (The puffed rice grains are crunchy) rather than using a singular verb. When you want to quantify it, you often use containers or weight, such as 'एक किलो मुरमुरे' (one kilogram of puffed rice) or 'एक कटोरी मुरमुरे' (one bowl of puffed rice). This word is frequently used with verbs like 'भूनना' (to roast), 'मिलाना' (to mix), and 'खाना' (to eat). In a domestic setting, you might hear someone say, 'मुरमुरे सील गए हैं' (The puffed rice has become soggy/lost its crunch), which is a common complaint during the humid monsoon season.

क्या आपने कभी गुड़ वाले मुरमुरे खाए हैं? (Have you ever eaten jaggery-coated puffed rice?)

In recipes, the word is often the subject. For example, 'मुरमुरे को कड़ाही में हल्का भून लें' (Lightly roast the puffed rice in a pan). Here, the postposition 'को' is used, but the word 'मुरमुरे' remains in its plural form. It is also common to see it as part of compound nouns like 'मुरमुरा चाट' or 'मुरमुरा लड्डू'. Interestingly, while the standard Hindi term is 'मुरमुरे', in various dialects and regions, you might hear 'लाई' or 'ममरा', but 'मुरमुरे' is the most widely understood term across the Hindi belt. When describing the quality of the product, adjectives like 'साफ़' (clean), 'सफ़ेद' (white), and 'ताज़ा' (fresh) are commonly employed. If you are at a restaurant and want a snack made of puffed rice, you can ask, 'क्या आपके पास मुरमुरे की भेल है?' (Do you have bhel made of puffed rice?).

Grammar Rule
Always treat as Masculine Plural. Verbs end in -ए or -हैं.
Common Action
भूनना (Bhoonna) - To roast to regain crispiness.

मम्मी ने शाम के नाश्ते के लिए मुरमुरे तैयार किए हैं। (Mother has prepared puffed rice for the evening snack.)

The word मुरमुरे is ubiquitous in the sensory landscape of India. You will hear it most frequently in the chaotic and vibrant environment of a local 'mela' (fair) or at a beach, where 'Bhel Puri' vendors shout out their offerings. In Mumbai, the Chowpatty beach is synonymous with the sound of steel spoons hitting metal bowls as vendors mix 'Murmure' with onions and chutneys. You will also hear it in every household kitchen. Parents might ask their children, 'क्या तुम मुरमुरे खाओगे?' (Will you eat puffed rice?) when looking for a quick, mess-free snack. In grocery stores, it's a common item on the shopping list, often bought in large, transparent plastic bags that showcase the snowy white grains. During the festival of Diwali, the word is heard in the context of 'Khel-Batasha', where 'Khel' is another word for a specific type of puffed grain similar to murmure.

भैया, एक प्लेट मुरमुरे वाली भेल देना। (Brother, give me one plate of bhel with puffed rice.)

In television commercials for healthy snacks or breakfast cereals, 'मुरमुरे' is often highlighted as a 'light' and 'guilt-free' option. You might also encounter the word in health-related discussions or doctor's advice, where it is recommended as a safe food for people with upset stomachs due to its easy digestibility. In rural areas, the 'Murmure-wala' (puffed rice seller) might walk through the streets with a large sack on his head, calling out the word to attract customers. The word carries a sense of nostalgia for many adults who grew up eating 'Murmura laddoo' made by their grandmothers during the winter months. It is also a frequent topic in 'Dadi Maa ke Nuskhe' (Grandmother's home remedies), where roasted murmure are suggested for various minor health issues. From the high-end organic food aisles to the humble roadside cart, the word resonates across all social strata.

Cultural Setting
Street food stalls, family teatime, and religious festivals.
Commercial Context
Grocery lists and health-food branding.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make with मुरमुरे is treating it as a singular noun. Because 'rice' (चावल) is often treated as a collective singular in some contexts, learners might try to say 'मुरमुरा अच्छा है'. While 'मुरमुरा' is technically the singular form, it is almost never used in natural conversation. You should always use the plural 'मुरमुरे' and pair it with plural verbs like 'हैं' and 'थे'. Another common confusion arises between 'मुरमुरे' and other rice products like 'पोहा' (Poha/flattened rice) or 'लाया' (Laya). While they are all derived from rice, the preparation and texture are entirely different. 'Poha' is flat and needs to be soaked or cooked, whereas 'Murmure' are already puffed and can be eaten raw. Using the wrong term at a grocery store might lead you to get a completely different ingredient.

Incorrect: यह मुरमुरा बहुत साफ़ है। (This puffed rice is very clean - using singular)
Correct: ये मुरमुरे बहुत साफ़ हैं। (These puffed rice grains are very clean - using plural)

Pronunciation is another area where mistakes happen. The 'r' in 'Murmure' is the flapping 'ड़' (ṛ) sound in some dialects, but in standard Hindi, it is a soft 'r'. However, the most important thing is to get the vowel sounds right: 'Mur-mu-re'. Some learners might confuse the word with 'मुरब्बा' (Murabba), which is a fruit preserve or jam. While the words sound slightly similar, their meanings are worlds apart. Additionally, learners often forget the gender. 'मुरमुरे' is masculine. If you are describing them as 'tasty', you must use 'स्वादिष्ट' or 'अच्छे', not the feminine 'अच्छी'. Lastly, avoid using 'मुरमुरे' when you actually mean 'परमल' (Parmal) in specific regional contexts of West Bengal or Bihar, though 'मुरमुरे' is generally safe as a universal term.

Confusion with Poha
Poha is flat/beaten rice; Murmure is puffed/expanded rice.
Number Agreement
Always use plural verbs and adjectives.

While मुरमुरे is the standard Hindi word, the Indian subcontinent's linguistic diversity means there are many regional synonyms and related terms you should know. In Gujarat, they are called ममरा (Mamra). If you are in Maharashtra, you might hear the term कुरमुरा (Kurmura), which emphasizes the 'kur-kur' crunching sound. In West Bengal, the equivalent is मुड़ी (Muri), a staple often eaten with mustard oil and green chilies. Knowing these variations can be incredibly helpful if you are traveling. Another related term is लाई (Lai), which is often used in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, especially when referring to the puffed rice used in sweets like laddoos. There is also खील (Kheel), which is puffed paddy (rice with the husk still on during the puffing process), primarily used during religious rituals.

ममरा (Mamra)
Gujarati term; often used for the roasted, spiced version.
मुड़ी (Muri)
Bengali term; usually slightly larger and saltier.
कुरमुरा (Kurmura)
Onomatopoeic Marathi/Hindi variant emphasizing crunch.

If you are looking for alternatives in a nutritional context, you might consider भुना हुआ चूड़ा (Roasted Poha) or मखाना (Makhana/Fox Nuts). While not the same thing, they serve a similar purpose as light, crunchy, low-calorie Indian snacks. In English, 'Puffed Rice' is the direct translation, but in many Western countries, people associate this with 'Rice Krispies'. However, Indian murmure are typically larger and have a different texture because they are puffed using traditional sand-roasting methods rather than being extruded and toasted. Understanding these nuances helps you appreciate the culinary depth behind a seemingly simple word. Whether you call it murmure, muri, or mamra, the essence remains the same: a humble grain transformed into a delightful crunch.

बंगाल में मुरमुरे को मुड़ी कहा जाता है। (In Bengal, puffed rice is called Muri.)

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The word is so effective at describing the sound that almost every major Indian language has a variation of it (e.g., Kurmura, Mamra).

Guide de prononciation

UK /mʊr.mʊ.reɪ/
US /mʊr.mʊ.reɪ/
Primary stress is on the first syllable 'Mur'.
Rime avec
पूरे (Poore) अधूरे (Adhoore) भूरे (Bhoore) चूरे (Choore) खजूर (Khajoore - plural) दूर (Doore - oblique) हज़ूर (Hazoore - oblique) मशहूर (Mashhoore - oblique)
Erreurs fréquentes
  • Pronouncing it as 'Mur-mur' (forgetting the final 'e').
  • Using a hard 'D' sound instead of the soft 'R'.
  • Stressing the middle syllable too much.
  • Pronouncing 're' as 'ree' instead of 'ray'.
  • Treating the 'u' as a long 'oo' sound.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to recognize due to repetitive vowel sounds.

Écriture 3/5

The 'r' and 'u' sounds are simple, but spelling must be precise.

Expression orale 2/5

Onomatopoeic nature makes it easy to remember.

Écoute 2/5

Distinctive sound, unlikely to be confused with other words.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

चावल सफेद खाना बाज़ार नाश्ता

Apprends ensuite

पोहा नमकीन मसाला कुरकुरा स्वाद

Avancé

प्रसाद पाचन विपणन क्षेत्रीय विविधता

Grammaire à connaître

Masculine Plural Agreement

मुरमुरे अच्छे हैं (Not अच्छी).

Postposition Usage

मुरमुरे में नमक है (In the puffed rice).

Adjective Transformation

ताज़ा becomes ताज़े for मुरमुरे.

Verb Agreement in Past Tense

मैंने मुरमुरे खाए (Not खाया).

Oblique Form

मुरमुरों की क्वालिटी (The quality of the puffed rice grains).

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Exemples par niveau

1

यह मुरमुरे हैं।

This is puffed rice.

Simple identification using 'हैं' for plural.

2

मुझे मुरमुरे पसंद हैं।

I like puffed rice.

The subject 'मुरमुरे' is plural, so 'पसंद हैं' is used.

3

मुरमुरे सफेद होते हैं।

Puffed rice is white.

Adjective 'सफेद' and verb 'होते हैं' agree with masculine plural.

4

क्या आप मुरमुरे खाएंगे?

Will you eat puffed rice?

Future tense question.

5

बाज़ार से मुरमुरे लाओ।

Bring puffed rice from the market.

Imperative sentence.

6

मुरमुरे सस्ते हैं।

Puffed rice is cheap.

Adjective 'सस्ते' is masculine plural.

7

एक कटोरी मुरमुरे दो।

Give one bowl of puffed rice.

Requesting a specific quantity.

8

मुरमुरे बहुत हल्के हैं।

Puffed rice is very light.

Describing physical property.

1

ये मुरमुरे बहुत कुरकुरे हैं।

This puffed rice is very crunchy.

Use of 'ये' (these) and 'कुरकुरे' (crunchy).

2

मैंने आज नाश्ते में मुरमुरे खाए।

I ate puffed rice for breakfast today.

Past tense 'खाए' agrees with masculine plural object.

3

मम्मी मुरमुरे भून रही हैं।

Mother is roasting puffed rice.

Present continuous tense.

4

मुरमुरे में थोड़ा नमक डालो।

Put some salt in the puffed rice.

Use of postposition 'में'.

5

क्या ये ताज़े मुरमुरे हैं?

Is this fresh puffed rice?

Adjective 'ताज़े' agrees with plural.

6

मुझे मसाला मुरमुरे चाहिए।

I want spiced puffed rice.

Compound noun 'मसाला मुरमुरे'.

7

मुरमुरे के साथ चाय अच्छी लगती है।

Tea tastes good with puffed rice.

Use of 'के साथ' (with).

8

डिब्बे में मुरमुरे खत्म हो गए हैं।

The puffed rice in the container is finished.

Plural verb 'हो गए हैं'.

1

बारिश की वजह से मुरमुरे सील गए हैं।

The puffed rice has become soggy because of the rain.

Use of the verb 'सीलना' for losing crispiness.

2

भेल बनाने के लिए मुरमुरे सबसे ज़रूरी हैं।

Puffed rice is most essential for making bhel.

Superlative 'सबसे ज़रूरी'.

3

अगर आप डाइटिंग कर रहे हैं, तो मुरमुरे खाइए।

If you are dieting, then eat puffed rice.

Conditional sentence structure.

4

मुरमुरे को डिब्बे में बंद करके रखो ताकि वे खराब न हों।

Keep the puffed rice in a closed container so they don't go bad.

Purpose clause with 'ताकि'.

5

मैंने बाज़ार से दो पैकेट मुरमुरे खरीदे।

I bought two packets of puffed rice from the market.

Transitive verb in past tense agreeing with object.

6

मुरमुरे में मूंगफली मिलाने से स्वाद बढ़ जाता है।

Adding peanuts to puffed rice increases the taste.

Gerundial use of 'मिलाने से'.

7

क्या आपको मीठे मुरमुरे पसंद हैं या नमकीन?

Do you like sweet puffed rice or salty?

Contrastive adjectives.

8

गाँव में लोग खुद मुरमुरे भूनते हैं।

In villages, people roast puffed rice themselves.

General habit in present tense.

1

मुरमुरे की गुणवत्ता उसकी सफेदी और कुरकुरेपन से पहचानी जाती है।

The quality of puffed rice is identified by its whiteness and crunchiness.

Passive construction.

2

बचपन में हम गुड़ के मुरमुरे बहुत चाव से खाते थे।

In childhood, we used to eat jaggery puffed rice with great relish.

Habitual past tense.

3

जैसे ही उसने मुरमुरे खाए, उसे अपनी दादी की याद आ गई।

As soon as he ate the puffed rice, he remembered his grandmother.

Correlative 'जैसे ही... वैसे ही'.

4

मुरमुरे चावल को उच्च तापमान पर गर्म करके बनाए जाते हैं।

Puffed rice is made by heating rice at high temperatures.

Describing a process.

5

शहरों में अब मुरमुरे के पैकेट ब्रांडेड कंपनियाँ भी बेच रही हैं।

In cities, branded companies are also selling packets of puffed rice now.

Focus on modern trends.

6

बिना मुरमुरे के भारतीय स्ट्रीट फूड अधूरा है।

Indian street food is incomplete without puffed rice.

Use of 'बिना... के' (without).

7

उसने मुरमुरे को इतनी तेज़ी से खाया कि वे बिखर गए।

He ate the puffed rice so quickly that they scattered.

Cause and effect structure.

8

मुरमुरे का हल्कापन उसे एक आदर्श यात्रा नाश्ता बनाता है।

The lightness of puffed rice makes it an ideal travel snack.

Abstract noun 'हल्कापन'.

1

मुरमुरे की सादगी ही उसकी सबसे बड़ी विशेषता है।

The simplicity of puffed rice is its greatest characteristic.

Philosophical tone.

2

आर्थिक दृष्टि से, मुरमुरे समाज के हर वर्ग के लिए सुलभ हैं।

From an economic perspective, puffed rice is accessible to every section of society.

Formal academic tone.

3

यद्यपि मुरमुरे पौष्टिक होते हैं, फिर भी इनमें फाइबर की कमी होती है।

Although puffed rice is nutritious, it still lacks fiber.

Concessive clause 'यद्यपि... फिर भी'.

4

त्योहारों के दौरान मुरमुरे और खिल का धार्मिक महत्व बढ़ जाता है।

During festivals, the religious significance of puffed rice and parched paddy increases.

Complex subject phrase.

5

मुरमुरे के उत्पादन में पारंपरिक और आधुनिक विधियों का संगम दिखता है।

A fusion of traditional and modern methods is seen in the production of puffed rice.

Abstract vocabulary.

6

लेखक ने मुरमुरे के कुरकुरेपन की तुलना जीवन के छोटे-छोटे सुखों से की है।

The author compared the crunchiness of puffed rice to the small joys of life.

Literary analysis.

7

मुरमुरे का व्यापार छोटे कारीगरों के लिए जीविका का एक मुख्य स्रोत है।

The trade of puffed rice is a main source of livelihood for small artisans.

Socio-economic context.

8

स्वास्थ्य के प्रति जागरूक लोग अब मुरमुरे को सलाद में भी शामिल करने लगे हैं।

Health-conscious people have now started including puffed rice in salads too.

Describing changing habits.

1

मुरमुरे की ध्वनि में एक अजीब सी तृप्ति छिपी होती है जो भूख को शांत करती है।

In the sound of puffed rice, a strange satisfaction is hidden that calms hunger.

Sophisticated descriptive language.

2

भारतीय पाक कला के इतिहास में मुरमुरे का स्थान निर्विवाद है।

The place of puffed rice in the history of Indian culinary arts is indisputable.

Formal historical context.

3

मुरमुरे के विपणन में आए बदलावों ने इसे एक वैश्विक पहचान दिलाई है।

The changes in the marketing of puffed rice have given it a global identity.

Business/Global context.

4

क्या मुरमुरे का कुरकुरापन केवल भौतिक गुण है या यह एक सांस्कृतिक अनुभूति भी है?

Is the crunchiness of puffed rice merely a physical property or is it also a cultural sensation?

Rhetorical philosophical question.

5

मुरमुरे के विभिन्न क्षेत्रीय नामों का अध्ययन भाषाई विविधता को दर्शाता है।

The study of various regional names of puffed rice reflects linguistic diversity.

Linguistic academic tone.

6

जब तक मुरमुरे में वह विशेष 'कड़क' न हो, तब तक भेल का आनंद अधूरा रहता है।

Until that specific 'snap' is in the puffed rice, the joy of bhel remains incomplete.

Emphasis on sensory nuance.

7

मुरमुरे के सूक्ष्म स्वरूप के पीछे एक जटिल वैज्ञानिक प्रक्रिया निहित है।

Behind the subtle form of puffed rice lies a complex scientific process.

Scientific register.

8

मुरमुरे की महक बचपन की उन गलियों की याद दिलाती है जहाँ हम खेला करते थे।

The aroma of puffed rice reminds one of those childhood streets where we used to play.

Evocative literary style.

Collocations courantes

ताज़े मुरमुरे
मसाला मुरमुरे
मुरमुरे का लड्डू
मुरमुरे की भेल
मुरमुरे भूनना
एक किलो मुरमुरे
मुरमुरे सील जाना
कुरकुरे मुरमुरे
मुरमुरे का डिब्बा
मुरमुरे और चने

Phrases Courantes

मुरमुरे जैसा हल्का

— As light as puffed rice. Used to describe something weightless.

यह बैग तो मुरमुरे जैसा हल्का है।

मुरमुरे के भाव

— At the price of puffed rice. Meaning very cheap or worthless.

पुराना सामान मुरमुरे के भाव बिक गया।

मुरमुरे चबाना

— To munch on puffed rice. Often used for passing time.

वह खाली समय में मुरमुरे चबाता रहता है।

भेल वाले मुरमुरे

— The specific type of puffed rice used for Bhel.

मुझे भेल वाले मुरमुरे चाहिए।

मुरमुरे की चाट

— A savory snack made with puffed rice.

चलो आज मुरमुरे की चाट बनाते हैं।

मुरमुरे का चूड़ा

— A roasted mixture of puffed rice and other snacks.

घर का बना मुरमुरे का चूड़ा सबसे अच्छा है।

गुड़-मुरमुरे

— A combination of jaggery and puffed rice.

गुड़-मुरमुरे सेहत के लिए अच्छे हैं।

सादे मुरमुरे

— Plain puffed rice without any spices.

बच्चे को सादे मुरमुरे दे दो।

मुरमुरे की बोरी

— A large sack of puffed rice.

दुकानदार के पास मुरमुरे की बोरी है।

मुरमुरे वाली गली

— The street where puffed rice is made or sold.

वह मुरमुरे वाली गली में रहता है।

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मुरमुरे vs पोहा (Poha)

Poha is flattened rice, Murmure is puffed rice. Poha needs cooking; Murmure is ready-to-eat.

मुरमुरे vs चावल (Chawal)

Chawal is the raw grain; Murmure is the processed, puffed version.

मुरमुरे vs मुरब्बा (Murabba)

Sounds similar but means a fruit preserve or jam.

Expressions idiomatiques

"मुरमुरे समझना"

— To consider something very easy or trivial.

इस परीक्षा को मुरमुरे मत समझो।

Informal
"मुरमुरे की तरह बिखरना"

— To scatter like puffed rice grains; to be disorganized.

भीड़ मुरमुरे की तरह बिखर गई।

Literary
"मुरमुरे का घर"

— Something very fragile or weak.

उसका इरादा मुरमुरे का घर नहीं है।

Metaphorical
"मुरमुरे खाना"

— To be doing something insignificant while others work.

सब काम कर रहे हैं और तुम यहाँ मुरमुरे खा रहे हो?

Sarcastic
"मुरमुरे जैसा दिल"

— A very soft or weak heart.

उसका दिल मुरमुरे जैसा है, जल्दी पिघल जाता है।

Poetic
"मुरमुरे की सफेदी"

— Purity or extreme whiteness.

उसकी कमीज़ में मुरमुरे की सफेदी है।

Descriptive
"मुरमुरे के लड्डू बनाना"

— To try to achieve something big with very little resources.

बिना पैसे के व्यापार करना मुरमुरे के लड्डू बनाने जैसा है।

Proverbial
"मुरमुरे की खुशबू"

— The smell of simplicity or home.

इस घर में मुरमुरे की खुशबू आती है।

Evocative
"मुरमुरे सी ज़िंदगी"

— A simple, light, and uncomplicated life.

मुझे तो बस मुरमुरे सी ज़िंदगी चाहिए।

Philosophical
"मुरमुरे का शोर"

— A lot of noise about something small.

यह बहस तो बस मुरमुरे का शोर है।

Critical

Facile à confondre

मुरमुरे vs खील (Kheel)

Both are puffed rice products.

Kheel is puffed with the husk on and is usually larger and tougher; Murmure is clean and white.

दिवाली पर खील खाओ, शाम को मुरमुरे।

मुरमुरे vs चूड़ा (Choora)

Both are rice-based snacks.

Choora refers to a mixture (often with Poha), while Murmure is just the puffed grain.

मुरमुरे का चूड़ा बहुत स्वादिष्ट है।

मुरमुरे vs ममरा (Mamra)

It is the same thing.

It is just a regional name used in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

मुंबई में कुरमुरा, गुजरात में ममरा।

मुरमुरे vs लाई (Lai)

Often used interchangeably.

In some regions, Lai refers to a slightly different variety or the sweet ball made from it.

लाई के लड्डू लाओ।

मुरमुरे vs परमल (Parmal)

Another regional name.

Used specifically in parts of North India for the same puffed rice.

परमल और भुने चने।

Structures de phrases

A1

यह [Noun] है।

यह मुरमुरे हैं।

A2

मुझे [Noun] पसंद है/हैं।

मुझे मुरमुरे पसंद हैं।

B1

[Noun] को [Verb] लो।

मुरमुरे को भून लो।

B1

[Noun] में [Ingredient] डालो।

मुरमुरे में नमक डालो।

B2

जब [Condition], तब [Noun]...

जब भूख लगे, तब मुरमुरे खाओ।

B2

[Noun] के बिना [Dish] अधूरा है।

मुरमुरे के बिना भेल अधूरी है।

C1

[Noun] की [Property] [Description] है।

मुरमुरे की सफेदी लाजवाब है।

C2

[Noun] का [Metaphor]...

मुरमुरे का हल्कापन मन को भाता है।

Famille de mots

Noms

मुरमुरा (Singular - rare)
मुरमुरे (Plural - common)

Verbes

मुरमुराना (To crunch/crackle - rare usage)

Adjectifs

मुरमुराया (Puffed up/crunchy - rare)

Apparenté

चावल
लाई
भेल
नाश्ता
कुरकुरा
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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very common in daily life and culinary contexts.

Erreurs courantes
  • Using singular 'Murmura' in sentences. → Using 'Murmure'.

    Native speakers almost always use the plural form.

  • Confusing it with Poha. → Knowing that Poha is flat.

    They are different textures and used differently in recipes.

  • Saying 'Murmure achhi hai'. → Saying 'Murmure achhe hain'.

    Murmure is masculine plural, not feminine.

  • Thinking it needs to be boiled. → Eating it dry or roasted.

    Boiling will turn it into mush; it's already 'cooked'.

  • Pronouncing it like 'Murmur'. → Mur-mu-re.

    The final 'e' is crucial for the correct Hindi word.

Astuces

Regain Crunch

If your murmure become soggy, roast them in a dry pan for 2 minutes to make them crunchy again.

Low Calorie

Use murmure as a base for salads to add volume without adding many calories.

Plurality

Always use 'ye' (these) and 'hain' (are) with murmure.

Airtight

Always store in a plastic or glass jar to avoid moisture.

Check Color

Good murmure should be bright white, not yellowish.

Quick Snack

Mix with a little mustard oil and pickle masala for an instant spicy snack.

Diwali Special

Look for 'Kheel-Batasha' during Diwali; it's the religious cousin of murmure.

Soft R

Don't over-pronounce the 'R'; keep it light like the snack itself.

Regional Names

Learn 'Muri' and 'Mamra' to impress friends from Bengal or Gujarat.

Listen Closely

The word sounds like the sound of eating; use that to remember it.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of the word 'Murmur'. When you eat these, they 'murmur' or crunch softly in your mouth. 'Mur-mur-e'.

Association visuelle

Imagine a giant white cloud made of tiny rice grains. They are so light they could float away.

Word Web

Rice Crunchy White Light Bhel Puri Snack Cheap Healthy

Défi

Go to an Indian grocery store and try to find 'Murmure' without looking at the English labels.

Origine du mot

The word is of Indo-Aryan origin and is widely considered onomatopoeic, mimicking the sound made when eating the crunchy grains.

Sens originel : Crunchy or crackling sound produced by light grains.

Indo-Aryan -> Sanskrit-derived roots (though largely colloquial/Prakrit).

Contexte culturel

None. It is a neutral, everyday food item.

English speakers might know this as 'Puffed Rice' or relate it to breakfast cereals like Rice Krispies, but the Indian version is usually savory.

Bhel Puri (The most famous dish made from Murmure) Murmura Laddoo (Common winter sweet) Jhal Muri (Famous Kolkata street food)

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

At a Grocery Store

  • मुरमुरे कहाँ हैं?
  • एक किलो मुरमुरे देना।
  • क्या ये ताज़े हैं?
  • मुरमुरे का पैकेट दिखाओ।

Making a Snack

  • मुरमुरे भून लो।
  • थोड़ा नमक मिलाओ।
  • प्याज और टमाटर काटो।
  • भेल तैयार है।

Health Discussion

  • मुरमुरे हल्के होते हैं।
  • इसमें कैलोरी कम है।
  • यह पचने में आसान है।
  • डाइट के लिए अच्छा है।

At a Fair/Beach

  • भैया, मुरमुरे देना।
  • ज़्यादा तीखा मत करना।
  • नींबू भी डालना।
  • कितने पैसे हुए?

Festival Time

  • खील-बताशे और मुरमुरे।
  • पूजा के लिए मुरमुरे।
  • प्रसाद में मुरमुरे।
  • दिवाली का नाश्ता।

Amorces de conversation

"क्या आपको शाम के नाश्ते में मुरमुरे पसंद हैं?"

"आप मुरमुरे की भेल कैसे बनाते हैं?"

"क्या आपके शहर में मुरमुरे को कुछ और कहते हैं?"

"मुरमुरे के साथ आपको क्या पीना पसंद है - चाय या जूस?"

"क्या आपने कभी गुड़ वाले मुरमुरे के लड्डू चखे हैं?"

Sujets d'écriture

आज मैंने पहली बार मुरमुरे की भेल बनाई, उसका अनुभव लिखें।

बचपन में मुरमुरे खाने की कोई याद साझा करें।

मुरमुरे और पोहा में से आपको क्या बेहतर लगता है और क्यों?

कल्पना करें कि आप एक मुरमुरे बेचने वाले हैं, आपका दिन कैसा होगा?

स्वस्थ जीवनशैली में मुरमुरे का क्या महत्व हो सकता है?

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Yes, Murmure is the Hindi word for puffed rice. They are identical.

It is grammatically plural in Hindi. You always say 'मुरमुरे हैं' (Murmure are).

Yes, Murmure are already processed and can be eaten straight from the packet.

Store them in an airtight container to prevent them from getting soggy ('सीलना').

Bhel Puri is the most famous Indian street food made with Murmure.

Yes, it is low in calories, fat-free, and gluten-free, making it a light snack.

Murmure is puffed from polished rice; Kheel is puffed from paddy with the husk.

Technically 'Murmura' is singular, but it is rarely used in conversation.

The name is onomatopoeic, based on the crunching 'mur-mur' sound.

It's difficult as it requires high pressure, but you can roast pre-made ones to make them crispier.

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Translate to Hindi: 'I like puffed rice.'

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Translate to Hindi: 'Bring fresh puffed rice.'

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Translate to Hindi: 'Indian street food is incomplete without puffed rice.'

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Translate to Hindi: 'Puffed rice is made from rice.'

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Translate to Hindi: 'The whiteness of puffed rice is beautiful.'

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Pronounce 'मुरमुरे' correctly.

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Say 'Fresh puffed rice' in Hindi.

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Say 'I want Bhel Puri' in Hindi.

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Describe Murmure in one word: 'Crunchy'.

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Ask 'How much for one kilo?' in Hindi.

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Say 'Puffed rice is light' in Hindi.

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Tell someone to roast the puffed rice.

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Say 'Don't put chili' in Hindi.

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Say 'This is very tasty' in Hindi.

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Ask for a packet of puffed rice.

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Say 'Puffed rice has become soggy'.

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Say 'I like sweet puffed rice'.

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Explain that Murmure is made from rice.

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Say 'Mix everything well'.

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Ask 'Are these fresh?'

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Say 'I eat puffed rice in the evening'.

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Say 'Give me a little bit'.

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Say 'Puffed rice is healthy'.

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Say 'It is very white'.

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Say 'Crunchy sound'.

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Listen and identify: 'भैया, थोड़े मुरमुरे देना।' What is being asked for?

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Listen and identify: 'मुरमुरे सील गए हैं, इन्हें मत खाओ।' Why avoid them?

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Listen and identify: 'एक किलो मुरमुरे बीस रुपये के हैं।' How much for one kilo?

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Listen and identify: 'हल्दी डालने से मुरमुरे पीले हो जाते हैं।' What happens when turmeric is added?

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Listen and identify: 'मुझे मीठे नहीं, नमकीन मुरमुरे चाहिए।' What kind does the speaker want?

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Listen and identify: 'मुरमुरे का डिब्बा खाली है।' What is the status of the box?

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Listen and identify: 'ताज़े मुरमुरे बहुत कुरकुरे होते हैं।' What is said about fresh murmure?

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Listen and identify: 'मम्मी मुरमुरे के लड्डू बना रही हैं।' What is mother making?

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Listen and identify: 'मुरमुरे को धूप में रख दो।' Where should they be kept?

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Listen and identify: 'ये मुरमुरे साफ़ नहीं हैं।' What is the complaint?

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Listen and identify: 'भेल में नींबू डालना मत भूलना।' What should not be forgotten?

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Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
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Listen and identify: 'मुरमुरे का वज़न बहुत कम होता है।' What is said about the weight?

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Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
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Listen and identify: 'गाँव में मुरमुरे ताज़े मिलते हैं।' Where are they found fresh?

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Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
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Listen and identify: 'मसाला मुरमुरे तीखे हैं।' How is the taste?

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Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening

Listen and identify: 'मुरमुरे और चने का नाश्ता तैयार है।' What is ready?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :

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