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तौलना

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तौलना

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Explication तौलना in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'तौलना' (Taulna) is introduced as a simple action verb related to shopping. Learners focus on the basic present tense: 'I weigh' or 'He weighs'. You will mostly use it in the context of buying vegetables or fruits. It is important to know that it means 'to weigh' and is used with a weighing scale (Tarazu). At this stage, you don't need to worry about complex grammar, just remember that if you go to a market, you can ask the seller to 'taul do' (weigh it). Example: 'Aaloo taulo' (Weigh the potatoes).

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At the A2 level, you begin to use 'तौलना' in more complete sentences and different tenses. You learn that it is a transitive verb, meaning it needs an object. You start using it with the future tense ('Main tauloonga' - I will weigh) and the imperative for requests ('Tauliye' - Please weigh). You also learn the difference between 'Taulna' (weight) and 'Maapna' (size). This level focuses on practical transactions, like at an airport check-in or a grocery store, where you need to describe the act of weighing precisely.

At the B1 level, you master the past tense construction with 'ne'. Since 'Taulna' is transitive, you must say 'Maine phal taule' (I weighed the fruits). You also start to encounter the metaphorical use of the word—weighing options or weighing words. You can understand more complex instructions involving weight, such as in recipes or DIY guides. You are also introduced to related nouns like 'Taul' (weight) and 'Taul-mol' (bargaining/evaluating). Your ability to use the verb in conversation becomes more fluid and grammatically correct.

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At the B2 level, you use 'तौलना' in abstract and idiomatic contexts with ease. You can discuss the 'pros and cons' of a situation by 'weighing' them. You understand the nuances between 'Taulna', 'Aankna' (assess), and 'Janchna' (check). You can use the causative form 'Taulvana' (to have something weighed) correctly in a sentence. You also become aware of the cultural significance of weighing in Indian history and rituals. Your vocabulary includes specialized terms like 'Taulai' (the process/fee for weighing).

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At the C1 level, 'तौलना' is used in sophisticated literary and professional contexts. You can analyze philosophical texts where 'weighing one's soul' or 'weighing the gravity of a situation' might be mentioned. You are comfortable with the passive voice and complex compound verb structures involving 'Taulna'. You can participate in high-level debates about trade, logistics, or scientific measurements where 'Taulna' is used as a foundational concept. You also recognize archaic or regional variations of the word in different Hindi dialects.

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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command over 'तौलना'. You can use it to express subtle shades of meaning, such as the difference between a physical measurement and a moral evaluation. You understand the etymology of the word from Sanskrit and its cognates in other Indo-Aryan languages. You can write academic papers or give speeches where 'Taulna' is used metaphorically to describe the balancing of complex societal interests. You are also familiar with historical measurement systems (like the 'ser' or 'maund') that were 'tola' (weighed) in the past.

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तौलना en 30 secondes

Taulna is the Hindi verb meaning 'to weigh'. It is used primarily for physical mass using a scale.
It is a transitive verb, meaning it needs an object (like vegetables, gold, or luggage).
In the past tense, it requires the 'ne' subject marker (e.g., Maine taula).
Metaphorically, it means to carefully consider or evaluate words or options before acting.

The Hindi verb तौलना (Taulna) primarily refers to the physical act of weighing an object to determine its mass or heaviness. Derived from the Sanskrit root 'tul' (to lift or weigh), it is a fundamental verb in daily Indian life, particularly in commerce and trade. When you walk into a traditional Indian 'Sabzi Mandi' (vegetable market), the most common sight is a vendor using a 'Tarazu' (handheld balance scale) to weigh produce. However, the word extends beyond the literal market stall. In a modern context, it applies to digital scales in a kitchen, heavy-duty weighbridges for trucks, and even metaphorical situations where one must 'weigh' their words or options before making a decision.

Literal Usage: To measure the physical weight of items like grains, vegetables, gold, or even oneself on a weighing machine.

दुकानदार चीनी को तौल रहा है। (The shopkeeper is weighing the sugar.)

In Indian culture, 'Taulna' carries a sense of precision and fairness. Historically, the 'Tarazu' has been a symbol of justice and equity. Using this verb implies an intentional act of assessment. You don't just 'get' the weight; you 'perform' the weighing. This is why it is used in the context of 'Tula-daan', an ancient ritual where a person is weighed against gold or grains to be donated to the poor. Understanding 'Taulna' is essential for anyone navigating Indian marketplaces, participating in cooking, or discussing logistics and trade in a Hindi-speaking environment.

Metaphorical Usage: To carefully consider or evaluate ideas, words, or consequences before acting or speaking.

बोलने से पहले अपने शब्दों को तौलो। (Weigh your words before speaking.)

Furthermore, the word is used in scientific and industrial sectors. In a chemistry lab, a student might 'taulna' a chemical powder on a precision balance. In a warehouse, a supervisor might 'taulna' a pallet. The verb is transitive, meaning it always takes an object—you are always weighing *something*. This structural requirement makes it a great verb for practicing sentence construction with the 'ko' particle (e.g., 'Aam ko taulna'). As Hindi learners move from A1 to A2, mastering 'Taulna' allows them to engage in practical transactions and describe deliberate evaluative processes, bridging the gap between basic survival Hindi and functional conversational skills.

Cultural Nuance: In many parts of India, bargaining often involves a dispute over how an item is 'tola' (weighed). Learning this word helps you participate in these vital social interactions.

क्या आपने इसे सही से तौला है? (Have you weighed this correctly?)

Using तौलना (Taulna) effectively requires understanding its conjugation as a regular '-na' ending verb and its role as a transitive action. Since weighing is something you do to an object, the object often takes the postposition 'ko' if it is specific. However, in general market contexts, 'ko' is frequently omitted for inanimate objects. Let's look at the different tenses and moods to see how it functions in everyday Hindi speech.

Present Continuous: Used for actions happening right now, like watching a vendor at work.

वह सब्ज़ियाँ तौल रहा है। (He is weighing the vegetables.)

In the present tense, the verb changes based on the gender and number of the subject. 'Main taulta hoon' (I weigh - male), 'Main taulti hoon' (I weigh - female). This is standard for A2 learners. When you move to the past tense, however, 'Taulna' follows the transitive rule where the verb agrees with the *object* because the subject is marked with 'ne'. For example, if you weighed a 'kitaab' (book - feminine), you would say 'Maine kitaab tauli'. If you weighed 'aam' (mangoes - masculine plural), you would say 'Maine aam taule'. This distinction is a key milestone in Hindi grammar mastery.

Past Tense (Perfective): Used to describe a completed action of weighing.

मैंने अपना सामान तौला। (I weighed my luggage.)

The imperative mood is also very common. In a store, you might command or request someone to weigh something for you. Using 'tauliye' (formal/polite) or 'taulo' (informal) is essential for shopping. For instance, 'Kripya do kilo aaloo tauliye' (Please weigh two kilograms of potatoes). This functional use makes the verb one of the most practical words to learn for travelers and expats in India.

Metaphorical Consideration: Used when asking someone to think before they act.

हमें सभी विकल्पों को तौलना चाहिए। (We should weigh all the options.)

Finally, 'Taulna' can be used in passive constructions or as a gerund (verbal noun). 'Taulna seekhiye' (Learn to weigh/Learn weighing). By exploring these variations, a learner moves beyond simple vocabulary into the realm of grammatical flexibility, allowing for more nuanced expression in both professional and casual settings. Whether you are in a high-end jewelry shop in Delhi or a local grain market in a village, 'Taulna' remains the bridge to a fair transaction.

The word तौलना (Taulna) is ubiquitous in Indian society, echoing through various environments from the crack of dawn to late at night. The most prominent place to hear it is the **Marketplace (Bazaar)**. In India, many items are sold by weight rather than by the piece. When buying loose tea, spices, sweets (Mithai), or vegetables, the interaction invariably involves the verb 'Taulna'. You will hear customers asking, 'Bhaiya, thoda aur taul do?' (Brother, can you weigh a bit more?) or 'Kitna taula aapne?' (How much did you weigh?).

The Mithai Shop: Sweets are always weighed. You'll hear: 'Ek kilo laddoo taul dijiye' (Please weigh one kg of laddoos).

मिठाईवाला बर्फी तौल रहा है। (The sweet-seller is weighing the barfi.)

Another common setting is the **Airport**. With strict baggage limits, the check-in counter is a place where 'Taulna' becomes a source of anxiety for many. Staff will say, 'Hamein aapka bag taulna padega' (We will have to weigh your bag). Similarly, in the **Healthcare** sector, during a routine check-up, a nurse might say, 'Aaiye, aapka vajan taulte hain' (Come, let's weigh your weight/measure your weight). Note that while 'Vazan maapna' is also used, 'Taulna' remains very common in colloquial speech.

The Gym/Fitness Center: People frequently talk about 'Taulna' when tracking their fitness progress on a scale.

मैंने आज सुबह खुद को तौला। (I weighed myself this morning.)

In literature and news, you might hear it in a more abstract sense. A news anchor might say, 'Sarkar is naye kanoon ke fayde aur nuksan ko taul rahi hai' (The government is weighing the pros and cons of this new law). This metaphorical usage is common in political analysis and debates. Even in household settings, parents might tell children to 'Taul-mol kar bolo' (Think/weigh before you speak), emphasizing the importance of measured speech. Thus, from the most mundane market transaction to high-level political discourse, 'Taulna' is a thread that runs through the fabric of Hindi communication.

For English speakers learning Hindi, the verb तौलना (Taulna) presents a few specific challenges, primarily related to its distinction from other measurement verbs and its grammatical behavior in the past tense. The most frequent error is confusing 'Taulna' with **'Maapna' (मापना)**. While 'Taulna' is strictly for weight/mass, 'Maapna' is used for dimensions like length, height, or volume (like measuring a room or a liter of milk). Saying 'Doodh taulna' (to weigh milk) is technically possible but unusual; normally, you 'maapna' liquids.

Mistake: Taulna vs. Maapna: Using 'Taulna' for length or height. Correct: 'Unchai maapna' (Measure height), not 'Unchai taulna'.

Incorrect: कपड़े को तौलो। (Weigh the cloth - unless selling by weight). Correct: कपड़े को मापो। (Measure the cloth.)

Another common hurdle is the **'Ne' rule in the past tense**. Since 'Taulna' is transitive, many learners forget to use 'ne' with the subject. They might say 'Main taule' instead of 'Maine taule'. Furthermore, the verb must agree with the object's gender. If you weighed 'sabzi' (feminine), it must be 'Maine sabzi tauli'. If you weighed 'phal' (masculine), it must be 'Maine phal taula'. This gender agreement often trips up beginners who are used to the verb agreeing with the subject.

Mistake: Confusing with 'Ginna': Don't use 'Taulna' when you are counting items. 'Ginna' is for 1, 2, 3... 'Taulna' is for kg, grams, etc.

गलत: अंडों को तौलो। (Wrong: Weigh the eggs - usually sold by dozen). सही: अंडों को गिनो। (Correct: Count the eggs.)

Lastly, learners sometimes struggle with the causative forms like 'Taulvana' (to have something weighed by someone else). In a market, if you want the vendor to weigh the potatoes, you can say 'Aaloo taul do' (Weigh the potatoes for me), but if you are describing the act of getting them weighed, 'Taulvana' is used. Misusing these nuances can lead to confusion in transactional Hindi. By focusing on the specific context of mass and the grammatical requirements of transitive verbs, these mistakes can be easily avoided.

While तौलना (Taulna) is the most direct verb for weighing, Hindi offers several synonyms and related terms depending on the formality and the specific nature of the measurement. Understanding these alternatives helps in achieving a more native-like fluency and choosing the right word for the right situation.

वज़न करना (Vazan Karna): Literally 'to do weight'. This is a very common compound verb used interchangeably with 'Taulna', especially in urban settings and medical contexts.
मापना (Maapna): To measure. This is the broader category. All 'Taulna' is a form of 'Maapna', but not all 'Maapna' is 'Taulna'. Use this for size, volume, or length.

Comparison:
1. सोने को तौलो (Weigh the gold - mass).
2. कमरे को मापो (Measure the room - dimensions).

In more formal or literary contexts, you might encounter **'आँकना' (Aankna)**. This word means 'to assess' or 'to estimate'. While 'Taulna' is physical, 'Aankna' is mental. For example, 'Kshamta aankna' (To assess capability). In a business meeting, you might 'weigh' the risks, but in Hindi, you would more likely 'aankna' the risks or 'vishleshan karna' (analyze) them. However, the idiom 'Taul-mol karna' (to weigh and value/bargain) uses 'Taulna' to imply a careful evaluation of price and quality.

जाँचना (Janchna): To inspect or check. Sometimes used when you are 'weighing' the truth of a statement or the quality of a product.

वह तराजू की शुद्धता को जाँच रहा है। (He is checking/inspecting the accuracy of the scale.)

Finally, there is **'Parakhna' (परखना)**, which means 'to test' or 'to evaluate the worth'. This is often used for people's character or the purity of metals. While you 'taul' gold to see how heavy it is, you 'parakh' gold to see if it is real. By learning these distinctions, you can navigate the nuances of Hindi and communicate your intentions with much greater precision. Whether you are dealing with physical objects or abstract ideas, choosing the right verb—be it 'Taulna', 'Maapna', or 'Aankna'—shows a deep understanding of the language.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The word 'Taulna' is a cousin to the Latin 'tollere' (to lift), showing the ancient Indo-European connection between lifting and weighing.

Guide de prononciation

UK /t̪ɔːl.nɑː/

US /tɔːl.nɑ/

Stress is on the first syllable 'Taul'.

Rime avec

बोलना (Bolna - to speak) खोलना (Kholna - to open) रोलना (Rolna - to roll) टोलना (Tolna - to feel/grope) घोलना (Gholna - to dissolve) छोलना (Chholna - to peel) डोलना (Dolna - to sway) तोलना (Tolna - variant spelling)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 't' as an alveolar 't' (like in 'tea') instead of dental.
Making the 'au' sound like 'ow' in 'how' (which would be 'taul' as in 'towel'). It should be closer to 'tall'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to recognize in text, often appears in shopping or news contexts.

Écriture 3/5

Requires knowledge of the 'ne' rule and gender agreement in past tense.

Expression orale 2/5

Very useful for daily life; pronunciation is straightforward.

Écoute 2/5

Clearly audible in markets and public spaces.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

वज़न (Weight) सब्ज़ी (Vegetable) दुकान (Shop) कितना (How much) तराजू (Scale)

Apprends ensuite

मापना (To measure length/volume) गिनना (To count) खरीदना (To buy) बेचना (To sell) सस्ता/महँगा (Cheap/Expensive)

Avancé

तुलना (Comparison) मूल्यांकन (Evaluation) सटीकता (Precision) द्रव्यमान (Mass) घनत्व (Density)

Grammaire à connaître

Transitive Verb Past Tense (Ne Rule)

Maine aaloo taule (I weighed the potatoes).

Causative Verbs (First and Second)

Taulna (To weigh) -> Taulana (To cause to weigh) -> Taulvana (To get someone to weigh).

Oblique Infinitive before Postpositions

Taulne ke liye (For weighing).

Gerundive use as a Noun

Taulna ek कला है (Weighing is an art).

Adjectival Participle

Taula hua phal (The weighed fruit).

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Exemples par niveau

आम तौलो।

Weigh the mangoes.

Simple imperative (command).

वह क्या तौल रहा है?

What is he weighing?

Present continuous question.

चीनी तौल दो।

Weigh the sugar (for me).

Compound verb with 'dena' for benefit.

मैं फल तौलता हूँ।

I weigh fruits.

Habitual present tense.

दुकानदार सब्ज़ी तौलता है।

The shopkeeper weighs vegetables.

General fact in present tense.

यह मशीन तौलती है।

This machine weighs.

Subject-verb agreement (feminine machine).

क्या आप तौल सकते हैं?

Can you weigh (this)?

Usage with 'sakna' (can).

इसे यहाँ तौलो।

Weigh it here.

Locative adverb 'yahan'.

कृपया एक किलो आलू तौलिए।

Please weigh one kg of potatoes.

Formal imperative with 'kripya'.

मैं अपना सामान तौलूँगा।

I will weigh my luggage.

Future tense.

क्या आपने इसे सही से तौला?

Did you weigh this correctly?

Past tense with 'ne'.

वह सोने को तौल रही है।

She is weighing the gold.

Present continuous with feminine subject.

हमें आटा तौलना चाहिए।

We should weigh the flour.

Usage with 'chahiye' (should).

मशीन खराब है, यह गलत तौलती है।

The machine is broken; it weighs incorrectly.

Adverb 'galat' (wrongly).

सामान तौलने के बाद पैसे दो।

Give the money after weighing the goods.

Oblique infinitive 'taulne' before 'ke baad'.

क्या मैं खुद को तौल सकता हूँ?

Can I weigh myself?

Reflexive use (implied).

मैंने कल बाज़ार में बहुत सारी सब्ज़ियाँ तौलीं।

I weighed many vegetables in the market yesterday.

Past tense agreement with feminine plural 'sabziyan'.

बोलने से पहले अपने शब्दों को तौलना ज़रूरी है।

It is important to weigh your words before speaking.

Metaphorical use as an infinitive subject.

अगर आप इसे सही से तौलते, तो नुकसान नहीं होता।

If you had weighed it correctly, there wouldn't have been a loss.

Conditional sentence.

दुकानदार ने कम तौला, इसलिए मैंने शिकायत की।

The shopkeeper weighed less, so I complained.

Transitive past tense with 'ne'.

वह बहुत सावधानी से रसायनों को तौल रहा था।

He was weighing the chemicals very carefully.

Past continuous tense.

क्या आपने अपना वज़न हाल ही में तौला है?

Have you weighed your weight recently?

Present perfect tense.

तौलने की मशीन कहाँ रखी है?

Where is the weighing machine kept?

Adjectival use of infinitive 'taulne ki'.

मिठाई तौलते समय डिब्बे का वज़न घटा देना।

Subtract the weight of the box while weighing the sweets.

Participle 'taulte samay' (while weighing).

सरकार इस नीति के परिणामों को तौल रही है।

The government is weighing the consequences of this policy.

Metaphorical use in a formal context.

न्याय की देवी अपने तराजू में सच और झूठ को तौलती है।

The Goddess of Justice weighs truth and lies in her scales.

Symbolic and literary usage.

उसने अपनी ज़िम्मेदारियों को अपनी आज़ादी के साथ तौला।

He weighed his responsibilities against his freedom.

Abstract comparison using 'ke saath'.

क्या आपने इस व्यापार के जोखिमों को तौल लिया है?

Have you weighed the risks of this business?

Perfective compound verb 'taul lena'.

समान को तौलवाकर ट्रक में लोड कर दो।

Get the goods weighed and then load them into the truck.

Causative form 'taulvana' (to have weighed).

हर बात को तौल-तौल कर बोलना उसकी आदत है।

It is his habit to speak every word very carefully (weighed).

Reduplicated participle for emphasis.

बिना तौले कोई भी चीज़ मत खरीदना।

Don't buy anything without weighing it.

Negative participle 'bina taule'.

हवाई अड्डे पर सामान तौलने का शुल्क बहुत ज़्यादा है।

The fee for weighing luggage at the airport is very high.

Infinitive as a noun phrase.

दार्शनिक ने जीवन की नश्वरता को ब्रह्मांड के विस्तार के साथ तौला।

The philosopher weighed the mortality of life against the expanse of the universe.

High-level literary usage.

इस ऐतिहासिक फैसले में अदालत ने व्यक्तिगत स्वतंत्रता और राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा को तौला है।

In this historic judgment, the court has weighed individual liberty and national security.

Legal/Academic context.

सोने की शुद्धता को तौलने की पारंपरिक विधियाँ आज भी प्रचलित हैं।

Traditional methods of weighing the purity of gold are still prevalent today.

Complex noun phrases.

उसने अपने अतीत के पछतावे को वर्तमान की खुशियों के पलड़े में तौला।

He weighed the regrets of his past in the scales of his present happiness.

Poetic and metaphorical imagery.

वैज्ञानिक प्रयोग में रसायनों को मिलीग्राम की सटीकता के साथ तौला जाना चाहिए।

In scientific experiments, chemicals must be weighed with milligram precision.

Passive voice 'taula jaana chahiye'.

क्या आप मानवीय संवेदनाओं को अंकों में तौल सकते हैं?

Can you weigh human emotions in numbers?

Rhetorical question in a philosophical discussion.

निर्यातकों को अपने माल को अंतरराष्ट्रीय मानकों के अनुसार तौलना पड़ता है।

Exporters have to weigh their goods according to international standards.

Usage with 'padta hai' (compulsion).

तौलने की इस प्रक्रिया में मानवीय त्रुटि की संभावना को नकारा नहीं जा सकता।

The possibility of human error in this weighing process cannot be denied.

Formal academic tone.

इतिहास के पन्नों में सम्राटों के योगदान को उनके द्वारा किए गए रक्तपात के विरुद्ध तौला गया है।

In the pages of history, the contributions of emperors have been weighed against the bloodshed they caused.

Complex passive construction in a historical context.

आधुनिक अर्थशास्त्र में, उपयोगिता को अक्सर मौद्रिक मूल्यों के तराजू में तौला जाता है।

In modern economics, utility is often weighed in the scales of monetary values.

Abstract economic discourse.

साहित्यिक आलोचना में, एक लेखक की शैली को उसकी विषय-वस्तु की गहराई के साथ तौला जाना अनिवार्य है।

In literary criticism, it is essential to weigh a writer's style against the depth of their subject matter.

Sophisticated critical register.

ब्रह्मांडीय पिंडों के द्रव्यमान को गुरुत्वाकर्षण के सिद्धांतों के आधार पर तौला जाता है।

The mass of celestial bodies is weighed based on the principles of gravity.

Scientific/Astrophysical context.

नैतिक द्वंद्व के क्षणों में, अंतरात्मा ही वह तराजू है जो हमारे कर्मों को तौलती है।

In moments of moral conflict, the conscience is the scale that weighs our actions.

Deeply philosophical and metaphorical.

क्या विकास की गति को पर्यावरणीय विनाश की कीमत पर तौला जाना उचित है?

Is it appropriate to weigh the pace of development at the cost of environmental destruction?

Sociopolitical rhetorical inquiry.

प्राचीन न्यायशास्त्र में साक्ष्यों को तौलने की प्रक्रिया अत्यंत जटिल और सूक्ष्म थी।

In ancient jurisprudence, the process of weighing evidence was extremely complex and subtle.

Formal historical/legal register.

एक कलाकार अपनी कल्पना को वास्तविकता की सीमाओं में तौलकर ही उत्कृष्ट कृति का सृजन करता है।

An artist creates a masterpiece only by weighing their imagination within the boundaries of reality.

Aesthetic/Philosophical observation.

Collocations courantes

तराजू में तौलना

शब्दों को तौलना

सही से तौलना

वज़न तौलना

विकल्पों को तौलना

कम तौलना

मशीन पर तौलना

सोना तौलना

फायदे-नुकसान तौलना

सामान तौलना

Phrases Courantes

तौल-मोल करना

— To bargain or evaluate the price and quality carefully.

भारतीय बाज़ारों में तौल-मोल करना आम बात है।

तौलकर बोलना

— To speak carefully after thinking.

सज्जन लोग हमेशा तौलकर बोलते हैं।

बराबर तौलना

— To weigh equally or treat fairly.

कानून सबको बराबर तौलता है।

ठीक से तौलो

— A common command to ensure the weight is accurate.

भाई साहब, ज़रा इसे ठीक से तौलो।

तौल में कमी

— Short-weighting or cheating in weight.

तौल में कमी करना पाप है।

काँटे पर तौलना

— To weigh on a mechanical/industrial scale (kanta).

ट्रक को बड़े काँटे पर तौला गया।

एक ही पलड़े में तौलना

— To judge different things by the same standard (often unfairly).

सबको एक ही पलड़े में तौलना गलत है।

तौल के भाव

— Price based on weight.

यह मिठाई तौल के भाव बिकती है।

ज़रा तौलना

— A casual request to weigh something.

ज़रा इन सेबों को तौलना।

बिना तौले देना

— To give something without measuring the weight.

उसने मुझे बिना तौले ही सब्ज़ी दे दी।

Souvent confondu avec

तौलना vs मापना (Maapna)

Maapna is for measuring dimensions or volume, Taulna is only for weight.

तौलना vs टोलना (Tolna)

Tolna means to grope or feel with hands, very similar sound but different meaning.

तौलना vs तुलना (Tulna)

Tulna is the noun for 'comparison' or the verb 'to be compared'. Confusing because they share the same root.

Expressions idiomatiques

"तौल-तौल कर कदम रखना"

— To act very cautiously; to weigh every move.

नयी नौकरी में वह तौल-तौल कर कदम रख रहा है।

Metaphorical

"बातों को तराजू में तौलना"

— To analyze someone's words very critically.

वह हर छोटी बात को तराजू में तौलता है।

Informal

"अपने को बहुत कुछ तौलना"

— To think too highly of oneself (rare/regional).

वह अपने आप को बहुत कुछ तौलता है।

Colloquial

"तराजू के पलड़े बराबर होना"

— To be equally matched or in balance.

मैच में दोनों टीमों के पलड़े बराबर तौले जा रहे थे।

Literary

"सोने में तौलना"

— To value someone or something as much as gold.

लोग अपने नेता को सोने में तौलते हैं।

Cultural/Hyperbolic

"तौल-मोल के बोलना"

— To speak with extreme deliberation.

इंटरव्यू में तौल-मोल के बोलना चाहिए।

Professional

"वक्त को तौलना"

— To wait for the right opportunity/evaluate the time.

बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति वक्त को तौलकर काम करता है।

Philosophical

"पलड़े भारी होना"

— One side weighing more (having an advantage).

बहस में उसका पलड़ा भारी तौला गया।

Competitive

"तौल बराबर होना"

— To be of equal weight/importance.

दोनों प्रस्तावों की तौल बराबर है।

Formal

"कौड़ियों के भाव तौलना"

— To treat something as worthless (weighed like shells).

उसने मेरी मेहनत को कौड़ियों के भाव तौला।

Idiomatic/Negative

Facile à confondre

तौलना vs मापना

Both involve measurement.

Maapna is for length, height, or volume. Taulna is for weight.

दूध मापो, चीनी तौलो।

तौलना vs गिनना

Both are ways to quantify objects.

Ginna is for counting units (1, 2, 3). Taulna is for measuring mass (kg, g).

केले गिनो, सेब तौलो।

तौलना vs तुलना

Same root and similar sound.

Tulna is to compare two things. Taulna is to find the weight of one thing.

मेरी तुलना उससे मत करो।

तौलना vs अंदाज़ा

Used when precision is not required.

Andaza is a guess. Taulna is a precise measurement using a scale.

अंदाज़ा मत लगाओ, तराजू से तौलो।

तौलना vs जाँचना

Both involve assessment.

Janchna is to check quality or correctness. Taulna is specifically for weight.

वज़न तौलो और गुणवत्ता जाँचो।

Structures de phrases

[Object] + तौलो

सब्ज़ी तौलो।

[Subject] + [Object] + तौल रहा है

राम फल तौल रहा है।

[Subject] + ने + [Object] + तौला/तौली

मैंने चीनी तौली।

[Subject] + [Object] + तौलवा रहा है

वह सामान तौलवा रहा है।

[Abstract Object] + को + तौलना + चाहिए

हमें परिणामों को तौलना चाहिए।

[Object] + को + [Standard] + के साथ + तौला जाना

कर्मों को धर्म के साथ तौला जाता है।

क्या आप + [Object] + तौल सकते हैं?

क्या आप मेरा बैग तौल सकते हैं?

बिना + [Object] + तौले + [Verb]

बिना फल तौले मत लेना।

Famille de mots

Noms

तौल (Taul - Weight/Measurement)

तौलाई (Taulai - Weighing charge/act)

तराजू (Tarazu - Scale)

तुलना (Tulna - Comparison)

Verbes

तौलना (Taulna - To weigh)

तौलवाना (Taulvana - To get something weighed)

तुलना (Tulna - To be weighed/compared)

Adjectifs

तुला हुआ (Tula hua - Weighed/Balanced)

तौला हुआ (Taula hua - Weighed)

Apparenté

वज़न (Vazan)

भार (Bhaar)

माप (Maap)

परिमाण (Parimaan)

सटीकता (Sateekta)

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very High in daily life, especially commerce.

Erreurs courantes

Using 'Taulna' for measuring height. → Unchai maapna.
Taulna is specifically for mass/weight. Height is a dimension, so use Maapna.
Saying 'Main taula' for 'I weighed'. → Maine taula.
In the past tense, transitive verbs like Taulna require the 'ne' particle with the subject.
Using 'Taulna' for counting items. → Ginna.
If you are counting individual items (like 5 apples), use Ginna. Use Taulna for weight (1 kg of apples).
Incorrect gender agreement: 'Maine sabzi taula'. → Maine sabzi tauli.
Sabzi is feminine, so the past tense verb must end in 'i'.
Confusing 'Taulna' with 'Tolna'. → Taulna (to weigh).
Tolna means to feel or grope. The pronunciation is very similar but the meaning is different.

Astuces

Master the 'Ne' Rule

Since Taulna is transitive, always remember to use 'ne' with the subject in the past tense. 'Maine taule' is correct, 'Main taula' is incorrect.

Taulna vs. Maapna

Remember: Taulna = Weight (kg/g). Maapna = Size (meters/liters). Don't mix them up at the market!

Watch the Scale

In India, watching the vendor 'taulna' is part of the shopping experience. It shows you are an informed buyer.

Polite Requests

Always use 'taul dijiye' when asking someone to weigh something for you. It sounds much more natural and respectful.

Weigh Your Words

Use 'Taul-mol kar bolna' to describe someone who is wise and careful with their speech.

Object Agreement

In your writing, ensure that the verb 'taula/tauli/taule' matches the gender and number of the item being weighed.

Market Sounds

Listen for the word 'Taul' in crowded markets; it’s often shouted by vendors or asked by customers.

Causative Form

Use 'Taulvana' when you are not the one doing the weighing, but you are getting it done by someone else.

Dental T

Make sure your 'T' in Taulna is soft and dental, not hard like the English 'T' in 'Table'.

The Tall Scale

Associate 'Taul' with 'Tall' to remember it's about physical measurement (weight).

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of a 'Tall' person standing on a scale to 'Taul' (weigh) themselves. The sound 'Taul' is like 'Tall' without the 'i'.

Association visuelle

Imagine a traditional Indian market with a brass 'Tarazu' (balance scale). Visualize the vendor adding metal weights to one side and potatoes to the other until they are equal.

Word Web

तराजू (Scale) वज़न (Weight) किलोग्राम (Kilogram) बाज़ार (Market) सुनार (Goldsmith) सब्ज़ी (Vegetable) सटीक (Accurate) तुलना (Comparison)

Défi

Go to a local store and watch the clerk. In your head, say 'Woh [item] taul raha hai'. Try this with 5 different items.

Origine du mot

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'तुलन' (Tulan) or the root 'तुल' (Tul), which means 'to lift', 'to weigh', or 'to compare'. This root is also the origin of 'Tula' (the zodiac sign Libra, represented by scales).

Sens originel : The original meaning focused on the act of balancing or lifting an object to gauge its heaviness against a standard.

Indo-Aryan

Contexte culturel

Be careful when using 'Taulna' regarding a person's weight in social settings, as it can be sensitive, just like in English.

In English, we often say 'measure' for many things, but in Hindi, 'Taulna' is strictly for weight. English speakers should avoid using 'Taulna' for height or liquid volume.

The ritual of Tula-purusha in ancient Indian texts. The symbol of the scale in the Hindi film 'Tarazu' (1997). The idiom 'Taul-mol ke bol' in Kabir's poetry.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

At the Grocery Store

इसे तौल दीजिए।
क्या आपने सही तौला है?
एक किलो तौलो।
ज़्यादा मत तौलना।

At the Airport

सामान कहाँ तौलना है?
मेरा बैग तौलिए।
क्या वज़न ज़्यादा है?
तौलने की मशीन कहाँ है?

At the Doctor

अपना वज़न तौलो।
पिछली बार कितना तौला था?
वज़न तौलना ज़रूरी है।
मशीन पर खड़े हो जाओ।

In the Kitchen

आटा तौलकर डालो।
मसालों को तौलना होगा।
कितना ग्राम तौला?
तौलने वाला काँटा लाओ।

In a Debate/Discussion

बातों को तौलकर बोलो।
दोनों पक्षों को तौलना होगा।
विकल्पों को तौलो।
सच को तौलो।

Amorces de conversation

"क्या आपने आज अपना वज़न तौला?"

"बाज़ार में सब्ज़ियाँ कैसे तौली जा रही हैं?"

"क्या आप सामान तौलने में मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं?"

"क्या हमें बोलने से पहले शब्दों को तौलना चाहिए?"

"हवाई अड्डे पर सामान तौलने की मशीन कहाँ है?"

Sujets d'écriture

आज आपने बाज़ार में क्या-क्या तौला? उसका अनुभव लिखें।

क्या आप अपने शब्दों को तौलकर बोलते हैं? क्यों या क्यों नहीं?

एक ऐसी स्थिति के बारे में लिखें जब आपने किसी बड़े फैसले के फायदों और नुकसानों को तौला था।

पुराने समय में और आज के समय में तौलने के तरीकों में क्या बदलाव आए हैं?

यदि आपके पास न्याय का तराजू हो, तो आप आज की दुनिया में किन दो चीज़ों को तौलेंगे?

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Usually, no. For liquids, we use 'Maapna' because we measure volume (liters). However, in some industrial contexts where liquids are sold by weight (kg), you might hear 'Taulna', but it is rare in daily speech.

'Taulna' is the traditional verb for weighing. 'Vazan karna' is a compound verb (Weight + to do). Both mean the same thing, but 'Vazan karna' is slightly more common in modern urban settings or doctor's offices.

It is used for both. You can 'taulna' a person to check their weight, though 'Vazan karna' is more common in that specific context to avoid sounding like you are treating them like a commodity.

You should say 'Kripya ise taul dijiye'. Adding 'dijiye' makes it a polite request rather than a command.

It refers to the process of bargaining and evaluating the worth of something. It literally means 'weighing and pricing'.

Because 'Taulna' is transitive. In the past tense with 'ne', the verb agrees with the object. If the object is feminine (like 'sabzi'), the verb becomes 'tauli'.

Indirectly, yes. In a metaphorical sense, you can 'weigh' one thing against another, which is a form of comparison. But for direct comparison, use 'Tulna karna'.

Yes, 'Taul' is the noun meaning 'weight' or 'measurement of weight'.

A 'Tarazu' is the traditional balance scale used for 'Taulna' in India.

If you are male, say 'Main tauloonga'. If you are female, say 'Main tauloongi'.

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