At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'ग्रंथियां' (granthiyan) often. It is a scientific word. You might see it in a basic health book. Just remember it means 'glands'. It is a feminine word. If you have one gland, it is 'granthi'. If you have many, it is 'granthiyan'. Think of it like 'sweat glands' when you exercise. It's a bit like a small factory in your body that makes things like spit or sweat. You won't use it in daily 'hello' and 'how are you' talk, but it's good to recognize as a body part word.
At the A2 level, you can start to group 'ग्रंथियां' with other body parts like 'dil' (heart) or 'haddi' (bone). You might use it in a simple sentence like 'Mere gale ki granthiyan sooji hain' (The glands in my throat are swollen). You are learning that Hindi nouns have genders, and 'granthiyan' is feminine plural. You should know that it is used for parts of the body that produce fluids. It's a formal word, but useful if you need to tell a doctor where you feel discomfort. You might also hear it in a basic science class or a health video.
At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'ग्रंथियां' in more complex sentences. You can talk about health and the body more clearly. For example, 'Antahsravi granthiyan hormone banati hain' (Endocrine glands make hormones). You should start noticing how the word changes to 'granthiyon' when you use words like 'mein' (in) or 'se' (from). This is the oblique case. You can use this word to describe why someone might be feeling tired (thyroid glands) or how the body reacts to heat (sweat glands). It's a bridge between everyday language and technical language.
At the B2 level, you are expected to use 'ग्रंथियां' correctly in academic or professional contexts. You should understand its role in the 'tantra' (system) of the body. You can discuss the functions of different glands like the 'pituitary' or 'adrenal' glands using their Hindi names if required. You should be comfortable reading news articles about health that mention 'granthiyan'. You also begin to see the word in a more metaphorical sense in literature, though the biological meaning is still the most common. Your grammar with this word (gender and case) should be mostly accurate.
At the C1 level, you have a deep understanding of 'ग्रंथियां'. You know the Sanskrit root 'granthi' (knot) and how it relates to both anatomy and ancient philosophy (spiritual knots). You can use the word in formal scientific debates or health-related professional environments. You understand the nuances between 'granthi' (gland) and 'gaanth' (lump/tumor) and can explain these differences to others. You are proficient in using the oblique plural 'granthiyon' flawlessly in complex sentence structures. You can read medical journals in Hindi and understand the systemic importance of these organs.
At the C2 level, 'ग्रंथियां' is a word you use with total native-like precision. You can appreciate its use in high-level poetry or philosophical discourses where it might symbolize complex emotional blockages. You can discuss the evolution of the term from classical Sanskrit to modern medical Hindi. You can write detailed reports on endocrinology or physiology in Hindi, using 'ग्रंथियां' alongside other advanced biological terminology. You are aware of all its collocations and can use it in various registers, from a clinical consultation to a philosophical lecture on the subtle body.

ग्रंथियां em 30 segundos

  • ग्रंथियां (Granthiyan) means 'glands'. It is the plural of 'Granthi'.
  • It is a feminine noun used in biological and medical Hindi.
  • Common examples include sweat, salivary, and endocrine glands.
  • Grammatically, it changes to 'ग्रंथियों' (Granthiyon) in the oblique case.

The Hindi word ग्रंथियां (granthiyan) is the plural form of ग्रंथि (granthi), which translates to 'glands' in English. In a biological context, it refers to an organ or a group of cells that synthesizes substances, such as hormones or sweat, for release into the bloodstream or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface. While the word is predominantly used in medical, scientific, and biological discussions, it is essential for anyone reaching an advanced (C1) level of Hindi to understand its nuances, especially when discussing health, physiology, or even psychology (as in 'emotional knots').

Biological Context
In biology, these are organs that produce secretions. For example, the thyroid gland is called 'थायरॉइड ग्रंथि'. When referring to multiple glands in the endocrine system, we use 'अंत:स्रावी ग्रंथियां' (endocrine glands).

मानव शरीर में कई महत्वपूर्ण ग्रंथियां होती हैं जो हार्मोन का उत्पादन करती हैं। (The human body has many important glands that produce hormones.)

The term originates from the Sanskrit word 'granthi', which literally means a 'knot' or a 'joint'. This is why, in ancient texts or philosophical contexts, the word can sometimes refer to psychological or spiritual blockages—knots in one's consciousness that need to be untied. However, in modern standard Hindi, if you see this word in a newspaper or a textbook, it almost exclusively refers to the anatomical glands. Understanding the pluralization is key: the final 'i' sound in 'granthi' changes to 'iyan' to form 'granthiyan', following the standard rule for feminine nouns ending in 'i'.

Common Types
Lachrymal glands (ashru granthiyan), sweat glands (swed granthiyan), and salivary glands (laar granthiyan) are common terms used in health discussions.

जब हमें डर लगता है, तो हमारी अधिवृक्क ग्रंथियां एड्रेनालिन छोड़ती हैं। (When we feel fear, our adrenal glands release adrenaline.)

Using 'ग्रंथियां' correctly requires attention to the grammatical case and the context of the sentence. Since it is a feminine plural noun, any preceding adjective must agree with it. Furthermore, when used with a postposition (like 'में', 'से', 'का'), it changes to its oblique form 'ग्रंथियों' (granthiyon). This is a common point of confusion for learners who forget to apply the oblique transformation.

Direct Case Usage
In the direct case (subject of the sentence), we use 'ग्रंथियां'. Example: 'ये ग्रंथियां ठीक से काम नहीं कर रही हैं' (These glands are not working properly).

पाचन ग्रंथियां भोजन को पचाने में मदद करने वाले एंजाइम बनाती हैं। (Digestive glands produce enzymes that help in digesting food.)

In scientific writing, you will often see 'ग्रंथियां' paired with specific descriptors. For instance, 'पीयूष ग्रंथि' (Pituitary gland) is often called the 'Master Gland'. When discussing the endocrine system as a whole, one might say, 'अंत:स्रावी ग्रंथियां शरीर के विकास को नियंत्रित करती हैं' (Endocrine glands control the body's growth). Note the verb 'करती हैं' ends with a nasalized sound to agree with the plural feminine subject.

Oblique Case Example
'विभिन्न ग्रंथियों के बीच समन्वय आवश्यक है।' (Coordination between different glands is essential.) Here, 'ग्रंथियों' is used because of the postposition 'के'.

पसीने की ग्रंथियां त्वचा के नीचे स्थित होती हैं। (Sweat glands are located under the skin.)

You will encounter the word 'ग्रंथियां' in several specific domains in India. The most common is the healthcare sector. If you visit an endocrinologist in India, or watch a health segment on a news channel like Aaj Tak or NDTV India, this word will appear frequently. It is used in discussions about diabetes (insulin and the pancreas/agnyashay), thyroid issues, and hormonal imbalances. Doctors use it to explain the root cause of systemic illnesses.

Educational Settings
In secondary schools (NCERT textbooks), students learn about 'ग्रंथियां' in the 'Jeev Vigyan' (Biology) section. It is a fundamental term for any student of science in Hindi medium.

कक्षा में शिक्षक ने अंत:स्रावी ग्रंथियों के कार्यों के बारे में विस्तार से बताया। (In class, the teacher explained the functions of endocrine glands in detail.)

Beyond science, you might hear it in yoga and meditation circles. While modern yoga often uses English terms, traditional practitioners might refer to 'ग्रंथियां' in a metaphorical sense, relating them to the 'Chakras' or energy centers that act as 'knots' in the subtle body. For example, the 'Brahma Granthi', 'Vishnu Granthi', and 'Rudra Granthi' are three major spiritual knots mentioned in Hatha Yoga. In this context, the word takes on a more mystical and symbolic meaning than its anatomical counterpart.

Media and Journalism
Newspapers often report on environmental toxins affecting the 'ग्रंथियां' of local wildlife or humans. Scientific journals in Hindi also use this term exclusively.

प्रदूषण हमारी ग्रंथियों के कामकाज को प्रभावित कर सकता है। (Pollution can affect the functioning of our glands.)

One of the most frequent errors learners make with 'ग्रंथियां' is related to gender agreement. Since 'ग्रंथि' (singular) and 'ग्रंथियां' (plural) are feminine, learners often mistakenly treat them as masculine because they end in a consonant sound in the plural form if spoken quickly. However, the base word ends in 'i', which is a hallmark of many feminine nouns in Hindi. Always ensure that the accompanying verb is 'हैं' (plural) and the adjectives end in 'i' or 'e' appropriately.

Confusing with 'Granth'
A very common mistake is confusing 'ग्रंथि' (gland) with 'ग्रंथ' (granth), which means a large religious or scholarly book (like the 'Guru Granth Sahib'). While they share the same root, their meanings are entirely different.

गलत: वह ग्रंथियां पढ़ रहा है। (Wrong: He is reading glands.)
सही: वह ग्रंथ पढ़ रहा है। (Right: He is reading a scripture.)

Another mistake involves the oblique case. Learners often say 'ग्रंथियां में' instead of the correct 'ग्रंथियों में'. In Hindi, when a noun is followed by a postposition, the plural ending '-iyan' must change to '-iyon'. This is a rule that applies to all feminine nouns ending in '-iyan'. Failing to make this change makes the speaker sound like a beginner. Practice saying 'ग्रंथियों का', 'ग्रंथियों के लिए', and 'ग्रंथियों से' to build muscle memory.

Pronunciation Error
Learners sometimes mispronounce the 'th' as a hard 'T' (like in 'Tom'). In Hindi, the 'थ' (th) in 'ग्रंथि' is a dental, aspirated sound (like the 'th' in 'thin' but with more air). Avoid saying 'Granti'.

ध्यान रहे कि ग्रंथियां स्त्रीलिंग शब्द है। (Keep in mind that 'granthiyan' is a feminine word.)

While 'ग्रंथियां' is the standard scientific term, there are other words you might encounter depending on the context. In older texts or more colloquial settings, people might use general terms for organs or parts of the body, but for the specific biological function of secretion, 'ग्रंथि' remains the most accurate word. Comparing it with related terms helps in understanding its specific boundaries.

ग्रंथियां vs. अंग (Ang)
'अंग' (Ang) means 'organ' in general (like heart, lungs). 'ग्रंथियां' are a specific type of 'अंग' that secrete substances. All glands are organs, but not all organs are glands.
ग्रंथियां vs. गांठ (Gaanth)
'गांठ' (Gaanth) means a 'knot' or a 'lump'. While 'ग्रंथि' etymologically means knot, in medical Hindi, 'गांठ' is often used to describe a tumor or a cyst, whereas 'ग्रंथि' refers to a healthy gland.

डॉक्टर ने गर्दन में एक गांठ महसूस की, जो वास्तव में एक सूजी हुई ग्रंथि थी। (The doctor felt a lump in the neck, which was actually a swollen gland.)

In some contexts, especially in Ayurveda, you might hear the term 'स्त्रोत' (Srota), which refers to channels or systems of flow in the body. While not a direct synonym for 'gland', it is often discussed in the same breath when talking about bodily secretions and health. For the endocrine system specifically, the term 'अंत:स्रावी तंत्र' (Antahsravi Tantra) is used, where 'अंत:स्रावी' means 'inward-secreting'.

ग्रंथियां vs. ग्रंथ (Granth)
As mentioned before, 'ग्रंथ' refers to books/scriptures. Do not confuse the scientific 'ग्रंथियां' with the literary 'ग्रंथों' (oblique plural of books).

शरीर की ग्रंथियां हार्मोन का संतुलन बनाए रखती हैं। (The body's glands maintain the balance of hormones.)

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

The word for a book in Hindi, 'ग्रंथ' (granth), comes from the same root because ancient manuscripts were tied together with knots.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /ɡrən.t̪ʰi.jãː/
US /ɡrən.t̪ʰi.jɑːn/
The stress is on the first syllable 'Gran'.
Rima com
हड्डियां (haddiyan) लाठियां (lathiyan) कुर्सियां (kursiyan) बत्तियां (battiyan) पत्तियां (pattiyan) शक्तियां (shaktiyan) भक्तियां (bhaktiyan) पंक्तियां (panktiyan)
Erros comuns
  • Pronouncing 'th' as a hard 'T'.
  • Forgetting the nasalization (bindu) at the end.
  • Pronouncing 'gr' as 'gir'.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 4/5

Recognizing the script and the nasalization requires practice.

Escrita 5/5

The conjunct 'nth' (न्थ) and the plural ending can be tricky to spell.

Expressão oral 4/5

Aspiration of 'th' and nasalization of 'yan' are key.

Audição 4/5

Can be confused with 'granth' or 'gaanth' if heard quickly.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

शरीर अंग खून पानी बीमारी

Aprenda a seguir

हार्मोन चयापचय कोशिका प्रणाली उपचार

Avançado

अंत:स्रावी पिट्यूटरी इंसुलिन एंजाइम होमियोस्टैसिस

Gramática essencial

Feminine Pluralization

Granthi (Singular) -> Granthiyan (Plural).

Oblique Case Transformation

Granthiyan + mein -> Granthiyon mein.

Adjective Agreement

Badi (F) granthiyan, not Bada (M).

Verb Agreement

Granthiyan hoti hain (Plural feminine).

Possessive Agreement

Meri (F) granthiyan.

Exemplos por nível

1

ये ग्रंथियां छोटी हैं।

These glands are small.

Feminine plural subject with 'hain'.

2

शरीर में ग्रंथियां होती हैं।

There are glands in the body.

General existence sentence.

3

पसीने की ग्रंथियां कहाँ हैं?

Where are the sweat glands?

Question form.

4

ग्रंथियां काम करती हैं।

Glands work.

Simple present tense.

5

मेरी ग्रंथियां ठीक हैं।

My glands are fine.

Possessive 'meri' agrees with feminine plural.

6

दो ग्रंथियां।

Two glands.

Number agreement.

7

क्या ये ग्रंथियां हैं?

Are these glands?

Interrogative.

8

ग्रंथियां शरीर का हिस्सा हैं।

Glands are a part of the body.

Defining a noun.

1

उसके गले की ग्रंथियां सूज गई हैं।

The glands in his/her throat are swollen.

Use of 'sooj gai' for feminine plural.

2

हमें ग्रंथियों के बारे में पढ़ना है।

We have to read about glands.

Oblique case 'granthiyon' used with 'ke baare mein'.

3

लार ग्रंथियां मुँह में होती हैं।

Salivary glands are in the mouth.

Specific noun phrase.

4

डॉक्टर ने ग्रंथियों की जाँच की।

The doctor checked the glands.

Oblique case with 'ki'.

5

ये ग्रंथियां हार्मोन निकालती हैं।

These glands release hormones.

Transitive verb agreement.

6

पसीने की ग्रंथियां त्वचा में होती हैं।

Sweat glands are in the skin.

Locative case 'mein'.

7

क्या ग्रंथियां महत्वपूर्ण हैं?

Are glands important?

Adjective agreement.

8

बच्चे की ग्रंथियां बढ़ रही हैं।

The child's glands are growing.

Continuous tense.

1

अंत:स्रावी ग्रंथियां सीधे खून में हार्मोन छोड़ती हैं।

Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the blood.

Technical vocabulary usage.

2

तनाव के कारण ग्रंथियां अधिक काम करने लगती हैं।

Because of stress, glands start working more.

Causal construction 'ke kaaran'.

3

ग्रंथियों का संतुलन बिगड़ना सेहत के लिए बुरा है।

The imbalance of glands is bad for health.

Genitive oblique case.

4

अश्रु ग्रंथियां आँखों को नम रखती हैं।

Tear glands keep the eyes moist.

Compound verb 'nam rakhti hain'.

5

कुछ ग्रंथियां उम्र के साथ छोटी हो जाती हैं।

Some glands become smaller with age.

Generalization.

6

वैज्ञानिक इन ग्रंथियों पर शोध कर रहे हैं।

Scientists are researching these glands.

Oblique case with 'par'.

7

क्या ग्रंथियां भावनाओं को प्रभावित करती हैं?

Do glands affect emotions?

Abstract subject.

8

थायरॉइड ग्रंथियां चयापचय को नियंत्रित करती हैं।

Thyroid glands control metabolism.

Complex scientific term.

1

पीयूष ग्रंथि अन्य सभी ग्रंथियों को नियंत्रित करती है।

The pituitary gland controls all other glands.

Singular vs plural comparison.

2

ग्रंथियों के स्राव को हार्मोन कहा जाता है।

The secretion of glands is called hormones.

Passive-like construction 'kaha jata hai'.

3

मधुमेह तब होता है जब ग्रंथियां इंसुलिन नहीं बनातीं।

Diabetes occurs when glands do not make insulin.

Conditional 'jab... tab'.

4

ग्रंथियों की कार्यप्रणाली बहुत जटिल होती है।

The functioning of glands is very complex.

Abstract noun 'karyapranali'.

5

प्रदूषण अंत:स्रावी ग्रंथियों के लिए हानिकारक है।

Pollution is harmful to endocrine glands.

Adjective 'haanikarak'.

6

डॉक्टर ने ग्रंथियों की बायोप्सी करने की सलाह दी।

The doctor advised doing a biopsy of the glands.

Infinitive phrase.

7

ग्रंथियों में सूजन संक्रमण का संकेत हो सकती है।

Swelling in the glands can be a sign of infection.

Possibility modal 'ho sakti hai'.

8

योग ग्रंथियों को सक्रिय करने में मदद करता है।

Yoga helps in activating the glands.

Gerund 'sakriya karne mein'.

1

ग्रंथियों का सूक्ष्म अध्ययन चिकित्सा विज्ञान में अनिवार्य है।

Microscopic study of glands is essential in medical science.

Formal academic register.

2

हार्मोनल असंतुलन ग्रंथियों की विफलता का परिणाम हो सकता है।

Hormonal imbalance can be a result of gland failure.

Complex noun compounding.

3

ग्रंथियों के स्राव का सीधा प्रभाव हमारे व्यवहार पर पड़ता है।

The secretion of glands has a direct effect on our behavior.

Cause-effect structure.

4

प्राचीन ग्रंथों में ग्रंथियों को आध्यात्मिक बाधाएं माना गया है।

In ancient texts, glands are considered spiritual obstacles.

Metaphorical usage.

5

ग्रंथियों की अति-सक्रियता से कई बीमारियां जन्म लेती हैं।

Many diseases arise from the over-activity of glands.

Idiomatic 'janm leti hain'.

6

ग्रंथियों के बीच का जटिल जाल शरीर को संतुलित रखता है।

The complex web between glands keeps the body balanced.

Metaphorical 'jaal'.

7

आधुनिक शोध ग्रंथियों के नए कार्यों को उजागर कर रहा है।

Modern research is uncovering new functions of glands.

Present continuous with 'ujagar karna'.

8

ग्रंथियों की संरचना को समझना जीव विज्ञान का आधार है।

Understanding the structure of glands is the basis of biology.

Nominalized verb as subject.

1

ग्रंथियों की जैव-रासायनिक प्रक्रियाएं जीवन की निरंतरता सुनिश्चित करती हैं।

The biochemical processes of glands ensure the continuity of life.

Highly formal/scientific register.

2

मनोवैज्ञानिक ग्रंथियों के स्राव और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के अंतर्संबंधों का विश्लेषण करते हैं।

Psychologists analyze the interconnections between glandular secretions and mental health.

Complex analytical sentence.

3

ग्रंथियों की शिथिलता समग्र स्वास्थ्य के पतन का कारण बन सकती है।

The sluggishness of glands can cause the decline of overall health.

Advanced vocabulary like 'shithilta' and 'patan'.

4

ग्रंथियों का विकासवादी परिप्रेक्ष्य मानव शरीर की अनुकूलन क्षमता को दर्शाता है।

The evolutionary perspective of glands reflects the adaptability of the human body.

Abstract philosophical/scientific tone.

5

ग्रंथियों के विकारों का उपचार अब नैनो-टेक्नोलॉजी के माध्यम से संभव हो रहा है।

Treatment of glandular disorders is now becoming possible through nanotechnology.

Futuristic/Technical context.

6

ग्रंथियों का सामंजस्यपूर्ण कार्य जीवन की लय को बनाए रखता है।

The harmonious functioning of glands maintains the rhythm of life.

Poetic but formal.

7

ग्रंथियों की संवेदनशीलता बाहरी वातावरण के परिवर्तनों के प्रति तीव्र होती है।

The sensitivity of glands to external environmental changes is acute.

Precision in description.

8

ग्रंथियों के स्राव का सूक्ष्म-प्रबंधन शरीर के लिए एक सतत चुनौती है।

Micro-management of glandular secretions is a constant challenge for the body.

Sophisticated metaphor 'sukshma-prabandhan'.

Sinônimos

ग्लैंड्स अंग गांठ स्रावी अंग कोशिका समूह स्रोत्र नोड्स ग्रंथि-समूह

Antônimos

निर्जिव वस्तु बाहरी अंग हड्डी शून्य

Colocações comuns

अंत:स्रावी ग्रंथियां
पसीने की ग्रंथियां
लार ग्रंथियां
अश्रु ग्रंथियां
ग्रंथियों में सूजन
थायरॉइड ग्रंथियां
ग्रंथियों का स्राव
मास्टर ग्रंथि
ग्रंथियों की जांच
लिम्फ ग्रंथियां

Frases Comuns

ग्रंथियों का सक्रिय होना

— The activation of glands, often used in puberty or stress contexts.

किशोरावस्था में ग्रंथियां सक्रिय हो जाती हैं।

ग्रंथियों में गड़बड़ी

— A malfunction or disorder in the glands.

ग्रंथियों में गड़बड़ी से वजन बढ़ सकता है।

ग्रंथियों का इलाज

— Treatment of glandular issues.

वह ग्रंथियों का इलाज करवा रहा है।

ग्रंथियों का कार्य

— The function of glands.

ग्रंथियों का कार्य हार्मोन उत्पादन है।

ग्रंथियों की बनावट

— The structure/anatomy of glands.

ग्रंथियों की बनावट जटिल होती है।

ग्रंथियों का प्रभाव

— The influence of glands on the body.

ग्रंथियों का प्रभाव मन पर भी पड़ता है।

ग्रंथियों की रक्षा

— Protecting the glands (from toxins).

हमें अपनी ग्रंथियों की रक्षा करनी चाहिए।

ग्रंथियों का विज्ञान

— The science of glands (Endocrinology).

वह ग्रंथियों का विज्ञान पढ़ रहा है।

ग्रंथियों का फटना

— Rupturing of glands (rare/medical).

ग्रंथियों का फटना खतरनाक हो सकता है।

ग्रंथियों का समूह

— A cluster or group of glands.

यह ग्रंथियों का समूह पेट के पास है।

Frequentemente confundido com

ग्रंथियां vs ग्रंथ (Granth)

Means a large book or scripture. Masculine noun.

ग्रंथियां vs गांठ (Gaanth)

Means a knot or a physical lump/tumor. Often used colloquially for swollen glands.

ग्रंथियां vs गंभीर (Gambhir)

Means 'serious'. Sounds slightly similar but unrelated.

Expressões idiomáticas

"ग्रंथि खोलना"

— To solve a complex problem or emotional blockage.

गुरु ने मेरी मानसिक ग्रंथि खोल दी।

Literary/Spiritual
"हृदय की ग्रंथि"

— Deep-seated emotional knots or secrets.

उसके हृदय की ग्रंथि अभी तक नहीं खुली।

Poetic
"ग्रंथि-बंधन"

— Tying the knot (marriage), though 'gathbandhan' is more common.

उनका ग्रंथि-बंधन कल होगा।

Formal
"अहंकार की ग्रंथि"

— The 'knot' of ego.

अहंकार की ग्रंथि त्यागना कठिन है।

Spiritual
"अज्ञान की ग्रंथि"

— The knot of ignorance.

ज्ञान ही अज्ञान की ग्रंथि को काट सकता है।

Philosophical
"प्रेम की ग्रंथि"

— The bond/knot of love.

प्रेम की ग्रंथि अटूट होती है।

Poetic
"कर्म की ग्रंथि"

— The knots of past actions (Karma).

कर्म की ग्रंथि सुलझाना मुश्किल है।

Spiritual
"संशय की ग्रंथि"

— The knot of doubt.

संशय की ग्रंथि मन को परेशान करती है।

Literary
"स्मृति की ग्रंथि"

— Knots of memories.

पुरानी यादें स्मृति की ग्रंथि बन गई हैं।

Poetic
"जीवन की ग्रंथि"

— The core essence/complexities of life.

जीवन की ग्रंथि को समझना सरल नहीं।

Philosophical

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ग्रंथियां vs ग्रंथ

Similar spelling and root.

'Granth' is a book (masculine), 'Granthi' is a gland (feminine).

यह एक पवित्र ग्रंथ है।

ग्रंथियां vs गांठ

Synonymous in origin (knot).

'Gaanth' is a physical knot or a tumor; 'Granthi' is a functional gland.

रस्सी में गांठ बांधो।

ग्रंथियां vs गठिया

Starts with 'G' and relates to body.

'Gathiya' means arthritis (joint pain).

उसे गठिया की बीमारी है।

ग्रंथियां vs घंटी

Phonetically similar for beginners.

'Ghanti' means a bell.

मंदिर की घंटी बजी।

ग्रंथियां vs गंदगी

Starts with 'G'.

'Gandagi' means dirt/filth.

यहाँ बहुत गंदगी है।

Padrões de frases

A1

ये [Adjective] ग्रंथियां हैं।

ये छोटी ग्रंथियां हैं।

A2

[Body Part] की ग्रंथियां [Adjective] हैं।

गले की ग्रंथियां सूजी हैं।

B1

ग्रंथियां [Product] बनाती हैं।

ग्रंथियां हार्मोन बनाती हैं।

B2

अगर ग्रंथियां [Verb] तो [Result] होगा।

अगर ग्रंथियां काम न करें तो बीमारी होगी।

C1

ग्रंथियों का [Noun] [Verb] के लिए आवश्यक है।

ग्रंथियों का संतुलन स्वास्थ्य के लिए आवश्यक है।

C2

ग्रंथियों की [Abstract Noun] [Complex Result] का परिचायक है।

ग्रंथियों की शिथिलता शारीरिक पतन का परिचायक है।

B1

हमें [Oblique Noun] पर ध्यान देना चाहिए।

हमें ग्रंथियों पर ध्यान देना चाहिए।

B2

[Noun] ग्रंथियों के माध्यम से [Verb] होता है।

विकास ग्रंथियों के माध्यम से नियंत्रित होता है।

Família de palavras

Substantivos

ग्रंथि (Singular)
ग्रंथिक (Glandular cell)
ग्रंथिलता (Glandularity)

Verbos

ग्रंथित करना (To knot/bind)

Adjetivos

ग्रंथिल (Glandular/Knotted)
अंत:स्रावी (Endocrine)
बाह्यस्रावी (Exocrine)

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frequency

Common in medical and educational contexts, rare in casual street slang.

Erros comuns
  • ग्रंथियां होता है ग्रंथियां होती हैं

    The noun is feminine plural, so the verb must be 'hoti hain'.

  • ग्रंथियां में ग्रंथियों में

    You must use the oblique plural form 'granthiyon' before the postposition 'mein'.

  • मेरा ग्रंथियां मेरी ग्रंथियां

    Possessive adjectives must agree with the feminine gender of the noun.

  • वह ग्रंथियां पढ़ रहा है वह ग्रंथ पढ़ रहा है

    Confusing 'glands' with 'books'. You read a 'granth', you don't read 'granthiyan'.

  • Grantiyan Granthiyan

    Mispronouncing the aspirated 'th' as a hard 't'.

Dicas

Gender Check

Always treat 'granthiyan' as feminine. Use 'ki' and 'hain' with it.

Root Meaning

Remember the root 'knot' to understand why it's used for both glands and spiritual blockages.

Nasalization

Don't forget the nasal sound at the end of 'granthiyan'. It's what makes it plural.

Medical Use

If you are at a pharmacy, 'granthiyan' is the word to use for glandular medication topics.

Conjuncts

Practice writing the 'nth' conjunct (न्थ) to improve your Hindi handwriting.

Distinguish

Listen for the difference between 'granth' (book) and 'granthi' (gland) in podcasts.

G-G

Think: Gland = Granthi. Both start with G.

Yoga Link

In yoga, 'granthi' refers to energy blockages. Use this to remember the word.

Oblique Case

Always say 'granthiyon mein' if you're talking about something inside them.

Types

Learn 'Antahsravi' (Endocrine) and 'Bahyasravi' (Exocrine) to sound like a C1 speaker.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of 'Granthiyan' as 'Grand-Theories' of the body. Just as grand theories explain everything, glands control everything in your body.

Associação visual

Imagine a string with several knots (granthi) in it. Each knot is a gland secreting a different colored liquid.

Word Web

Hormone Biology Body Secretion Thyroid Sweat Saliva Medicine

Desafio

Try to name three types of 'granthiyan' in Hindi and explain their function to a friend.

Origem da palavra

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'ग्रन्थि' (granthi), which means a knot, a joint of the body, or a swelling.

Significado original: A physical or metaphorical knot.

Indo-Aryan

Contexto cultural

When discussing 'granthiyan' in a medical context, be sensitive to the patient's privacy regarding hormonal issues.

English speakers use 'glands' mostly in medical contexts. In Hindi, 'granthiyan' feels slightly more formal than 'glands' does in English.

Charaka Samhita (Ancient medical text) Hatha Yoga Pradipika (Mentions spiritual knots) Modern NCERT Biology Textbooks

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Doctor's Visit

  • क्या मेरी ग्रंथियां सूजी हुई हैं?
  • ग्रंथियों की जांच कराइए।
  • हार्मोनल टेस्ट कब होगा?
  • दवा से ग्रंथियां ठीक हो जाएंगी।

Science Class

  • ग्रंथियां कितने प्रकार की होती हैं?
  • पीयूष ग्रंथि का कार्य क्या है?
  • अंत:स्रावी तंत्र को समझाइए।
  • डायग्राम में ग्रंथियां दिखाइए।

Gym/Exercise

  • पसीने की ग्रंथियां सक्रिय हैं।
  • व्यायाम ग्रंथियों के लिए अच्छा है।
  • शरीर से पसीना निकलना जरूरी है।
  • ग्रंथियों को स्वस्थ रखें।

Yoga Studio

  • यह आसन ग्रंथियों को उत्तेजित करता है।
  • आध्यात्मिक ग्रंथियों को खोलें।
  • शरीर के ऊर्जा केंद्रों पर ध्यान दें।
  • ग्रंथियों का संतुलन महत्वपूर्ण है।

Reading News

  • प्रदूषण का ग्रंथियों पर असर।
  • नई चिकित्सा पद्धति।
  • ग्रंथियों के रोगों में वृद्धि।
  • वैज्ञानिकों की नई खोज।

Iniciadores de conversa

"क्या आप जानते हैं कि हमारे शरीर में कितनी ग्रंथियां हैं?"

"क्या कभी आपकी ग्रंथियों में सूजन हुई है?"

"थायरॉइड ग्रंथियों के बारे में आपकी क्या राय है?"

"क्या आपको लगता है कि खान-पान का असर हमारी ग्रंथियों पर पड़ता है?"

"विज्ञान की कक्षा में आपने ग्रंथियों के बारे में क्या पढ़ा था?"

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क्या आपको लगता है कि मानसिक तनाव हमारी ग्रंथियों को प्रभावित करता है? विस्तार से लिखें।

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Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

It is feminine plural. The singular 'granthi' is also feminine. This is important for verb agreement (e.g., 'hoti hain').

'Granthi' means a gland, while 'granth' means a scholarly or religious book. They come from the same Sanskrit root meaning 'knot', but have different meanings in modern Hindi.

It is 'पसीने की ग्रंथियां' (pasine ki granthiyan).

The oblique form is 'ग्रंथियों' (granthiyon), used before postpositions like 'mein', 'se', 'ka', etc.

Yes, they are often called 'लसीका ग्रंथियां' (lasika granthiyan) or simply 'लिम्फ नोड्स'.

Not usually in casual chat, but very common in health-related discussions, news, and school settings.

The pituitary gland is called the 'Master Gland', or 'पीयूष ग्रंथि' (Piyush Granthi) in Hindi.

In Sikhism, a 'Granthi' is a person who reads the Guru Granth Sahib. This is a different usage of the same word root.

It is an aspirated dental 'th', like the 'th' in 'thin' but with a puff of air. It is not a hard 't'.

They are called 'अंत:स्रावी ग्रंथियां' (antahsravi granthiyan).

Teste-se 200 perguntas

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Write a sentence in Hindi using 'ग्रंथियां' to describe something in the body.

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Translate: 'The doctor checked the glands.'

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Explain the function of salivary glands in Hindi.

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Use the oblique form 'ग्रंथियों' in a sentence with 'के बारे में'.

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Describe why 'granthiyan' are important for health in 3 sentences.

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Translate: 'Sweat glands help in cooling the body.'

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Compare 'granthi' and 'gaanth' in Hindi.

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Write a short dialogue between a doctor and a patient about swollen glands.

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Explain 'endocrine glands' in Hindi.

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Translate: 'Ancient texts mention spiritual knots as granthis.'

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Write a sentence about the thyroid gland.

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Translate: 'Pollution affects our glandular system.'

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Use 'granthiyan' in a sentence about puberty.

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Translate: 'The pituitary is the master gland.'

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Write about the importance of yoga for glands.

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Translate: 'Tear glands keep our eyes moist.'

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Explain what happens during hormonal imbalance.

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Translate: 'Research on glands is ongoing.'

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Write a sentence using 'granthiyon se'.

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Describe the location of adrenal glands in Hindi.

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Pronounce 'ग्रंथियां' clearly.

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Explain the difference between 'granthi' and 'granth' in your own words.

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Name two types of glands in Hindi.

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Say: 'My glands are swollen' in Hindi.

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Say: 'Endocrine glands produce hormones' in Hindi.

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Explain why the thyroid gland is important in Hindi.

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Say: 'The doctor is checking the glands' in Hindi.

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Say: 'Sweat glands are under the skin' in Hindi.

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Talk for 30 seconds about the role of glands in the body in Hindi.

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Say: 'Yoga balances the glands' in Hindi.

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Say: 'Pollution is bad for glands' in Hindi.

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Say: 'Tears come from lachrymal glands' in Hindi.

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Say: 'Is the pancreas a gland?' in Hindi.

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Explain the oblique plural form 'granthiyon' in Hindi.

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Say: 'Hormonal imbalance causes problems' in Hindi.

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Say: 'The master gland is in the brain' in Hindi.

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Say: 'Glands are like tiny factories' in Hindi.

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Say: 'Research on glands is important' in Hindi.

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Say: 'The body has many glands' in Hindi.

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Say: 'I am learning about glands' in Hindi.

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Identify the word: 'ग्रंथियां' in the sentence 'शरीर की ग्रंथियां हार्मोन बनाती हैं।'

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Is the speaker talking about one gland or many? 'डॉक्टर ने ग्रंथियों की जांच की।'

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Which gland is mentioned? 'थायरॉइड ग्रंथि गले में होती है।'

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What is the action? 'ग्रंथियां हार्मोन छोड़ती हैं।'

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Translate the heard sentence: 'मेरी ग्रंथियां सूजी हैं।'

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Identify the oblique form in: 'ग्रंथियों में सूजन है।'

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What is the subject? 'लार ग्रंथियां लार बनाती हैं।'

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Is the sentence positive or negative? 'ग्रंथियां ठीक से काम नहीं कर रहीं।'

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Identify the specific gland: 'पीयूष ग्रंथि को मास्टर ग्रंथि कहते हैं।'

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What is being discussed? 'ग्रंथियों का संतुलन जरूरी है।'

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Identify the location: 'पसीने की ग्रंथियां त्वचा में हैं।'

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What is the result? 'असंतुलन से बीमारी होती है।'

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Identify the word 'ashru': 'अश्रु ग्रंथियां आंसू बनाती हैं।'

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Listen for the gender indicator: 'बड़ी ग्रंथियां' or 'बड़े ग्रंथियां'?

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What is the context? 'वैज्ञानिक ग्रंथियों पर शोध कर रहे हैं।'

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