दालें 30秒了解
- दालें (daalen) means pulses or lentils in English.
- It is a feminine plural noun in Hindi grammar.
- It is the primary protein source in the Indian vegetarian diet.
- Common varieties include Moong, Masoor, Arhar, and Chana.
The word दालें (daal-en) is the plural form of the Hindi noun दाल (daal). In its most literal sense, it refers to pulses—the edible seeds of various leguminous plants. However, in the Indian subcontinent, the term transcends mere biological classification; it represents the very backbone of the daily diet. When an English speaker thinks of 'lentils,' they might imagine a specific brown or green seed, but for a Hindi speaker, दालें encompasses a vast universe of textures, colors, and preparation styles, ranging from the buttery Dal Makhani of the north to the tangy Sambhar of the south.
- Culinary Identity
- In Hindi, when someone asks 'दाल में क्या है?' (What is in the dal?), they aren't just asking about the seed; they are asking about the soul of the meal. Pulses are the primary source of protein for a massive vegetarian population.
भारतीय भोजन में दालें अनिवार्य हैं। (Pulses are essential in Indian food.)
The term is used frequently in grocery shopping, cooking instructions, and nutritional discussions. Because India is home to dozens of varieties—including Arhar (pigeon pea), Moong (mung bean), Masoor (red lentil), and Chana (chickpea)—the plural form दालें is often used when discussing the diversity of crops or a collection of different types of lentils stored in a kitchen pantry. Economically, 'दालें' is a keyword in news reports regarding inflation or agricultural yields, as the price of pulses is a sensitive political issue in India.
- Metaphorical Use
- Interestingly, the word appears in several idioms. For example, 'दाल में कुछ काला है' (There is something black in the dal) means 'Something is fishy' or 'Something is wrong.'
बाज़ार में विभिन्न प्रकार की दालें उपलब्ध हैं। (Various types of pulses are available in the market.)
From a linguistic perspective, 'दालें' is a classic A2-level word because it represents a concrete, everyday object that is central to cultural navigation. Understanding this word allows a learner to participate in basic domestic life, order at a restaurant with precision, and understand health-related advice in a Hindi-speaking context. It is more than just a food item; it is a symbol of sustenance, comfort, and the incredible diversity of the Indian landscape where different regions pride themselves on their specific दालें.
Using दालें correctly requires an understanding of Hindi's gender-based grammar. Since दाल is feminine, the adjectives and verbs associated with दालें must reflect this. For instance, you would say 'अच्छी दालें' (good pulses) rather than 'अच्छा दालें'. This section explores the grammatical landscape of the word across various sentence structures, from simple requests to complex nutritional descriptions.
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- When 'दालें' is the subject, the verb must be plural and feminine. Example: 'दालें पक रही हैं' (The pulses are cooking).
क्या आपने आज नई दालें खरीदीं? (Did you buy new pulses today?)
In a shopping context, you will often use the word to categorize items. If you are at a local Kirana (grocery) store, you might ask, 'आपके पास कौन-कौन सी दालें हैं?' (Which all pulses do you have?). Here, the doubling of 'कौन' (which) emphasizes the variety you are looking for. In a culinary context, a recipe might begin with 'सभी दालें धो लें' (Wash all the pulses). Note how the adjective 'सभी' (all) remains neutral, but the context implies the plural feminine object.
हमें अपने आहार में दालें शामिल करनी चाहिए। (We should include pulses in our diet.)
Furthermore, in descriptive writing, दालें can be modified by colors or origins. 'पीली दालें' (yellow pulses) or 'खड़ी दालें' (whole pulses). In professional settings, such as an agricultural report, you might see: 'इस साल दालें महंगी हो गई हैं' (Pulses have become expensive this year). The word 'महंगी' (expensive) is in the feminine plural form to match 'दालें'. Mastering these agreements is key to moving from A2 to B1 proficiency.
The acoustic footprint of दालें is everywhere in India—from the clanging of pressure cookers in high-rise apartments to the bustling wholesale markets of Old Delhi. If you walk through a 'Subzi Mandi' (vegetable market), you will hear vendors shouting the names of specific pulses, but the collective term दालें is what you'll find on the signage of shops or in the 'Ration' lists of households.
- In the Kitchen
- Mothers often tell their children, 'दालें सेहत के लिए अच्छी होती हैं' (Pulses are good for health). It is a common refrain in Indian households where protein intake is a concern.
दादी माँ कहती हैं कि पुरानी दालें जल्दी नहीं गलतीं। (Grandmother says that old pulses don't soften quickly.)
In the media, the word takes on a more serious tone. News anchors frequently discuss the 'दालों के दाम' (prices of pulses) during inflation reports. Because pulses are a staple, their price fluctuations can lead to public outcry. You will also hear this word in health and wellness podcasts, where nutritionists emphasize 'अंकुरित दालें' (sprouted pulses) as a superfood. In these contexts, the word is spoken with an emphasis on its nutritional value.
रेस्तरां के मेनू में कई प्रकार की दालें लिखी थीं। (Many types of pulses were listed on the restaurant's menu.)
Lastly, in religious or community settings, such as a 'Langar' (community kitchen) in a Gurudwara or a 'Bhandara' at a temple, you will hear volunteers coordinating the preparation of 'दालें'. Here, the word carries a sense of service and community sharing. Whether it is a doctor advising a patient to eat more 'दालें' for iron or a chef explaining the 'Tadka' (tempering) process, the word is an indispensable part of the Hindi auditory landscape.
One of the most frequent hurdles for English speakers learning Hindi is the gender of nouns. A common mistake is treating दालें as masculine. Since English doesn't assign gender to inanimate objects, learners often default to masculine endings. Saying 'दालें अच्छे हैं' is incorrect; it must be 'दालें अच्छी हैं'. The 'ई' (ee) sound in 'अच्छी' and the nasalized 'हैं' (hain) are crucial for grammatical accuracy.
- The Oblique Case Confusion
- Learners often forget to change 'दालें' to 'दालों' when using postpositions. For example, saying 'दालें में नमक कम है' is wrong. It should be 'दालों में नमक कम है' (There is less salt in the pulses).
गलत: ये दालें पुराने हैं। सही: ये दालें पुरानी हैं। (Wrong: These pulses are old [masc]. Right: These pulses are old [fem].)
Another common error is confusion between the collective noun and the specific variety. While 'दालें' means pulses in general, if you are talking about a single dish made of one type of lentil, you should use the singular 'दाल'. For example, if you are eating a bowl of lentil soup, say 'दाल स्वादिष्ट है' (The dal is delicious), not 'दालें स्वादिष्ट हैं' unless you are eating multiple bowls of different types of lentils simultaneously. Using the plural when the singular is intended can sound unnatural to native speakers.
गलत: मुझे दालें पसंद था। सही: मुझे दालें पसंद थीं। (Wrong: I liked pulses [masc singular verb]. Right: I liked pulses [fem plural verb].)
Finally, avoid over-translating the English word 'beans'. While some beans are considered 'दालें' in Hindi (like kidney beans/Rajma), others might be called 'फली' (beans/pods) if they are eaten as a green vegetable. Using 'दालें' for green beans (like French beans) is a categorical error. Always remember that 'दालें' specifically refers to the dried, often split, seeds used for making soups or stews.
While दालें is the standard term for pulses, several other words occupy the same semantic space, each with its own nuance. Understanding these distinctions will help you sound more like a native speaker and less like a textbook. The most common related terms are अनाज (anaaj), फली (phali), and दलहन (dalhan).
- दालें vs. अनाज
- अनाज (Anaaj) refers to grains or cereals like wheat, rice, and maize. While both are staples, they are distinct categories. 'दाल-अनाज' is a common phrase for 'pulses and grains'.
- दालें vs. दलहन
- दलहन (Dalhan) is the formal, technical, or agricultural term for pulses. You will find this in textbooks or economic reports. In daily conversation, people always prefer 'दालें'.
किसान इस साल दलहन की खेती कर रहे हैं। (Farmers are cultivating pulse crops this year.)
Another word to know is दलना (dalna), the verb from which 'दाल' is derived. It means 'to grind' or 'to split'. This explains why split lentils are the primary referent of the word. In some regional dialects, you might hear कठोल (kathol), especially in Gujarati-influenced Hindi, to refer to whole pulses or legumes. However, for a learner, sticking to दालें is the safest and most widely understood option across all of India.
सब्ज़ियों और दालों का मिश्रण स्वास्थ्यवर्धक होता है। (A mixture of vegetables and pulses is healthy.)
When talking about specific preparations, you might use 'तरी' (curry/gravy) or 'सोरबा' (soup), but these describe the consistency rather than the ingredient itself. If you want to be more specific, you should name the pulse: चना (chickpea), राजमा (kidney beans), or लोबिया (black-eyed peas). Even though these are technically 'दालें', they are often referred to by their specific names due to their distinct culinary roles.
How Formal Is It?
趣味小知识
The reason pulses are called 'dal' is because they are almost always 'split' (दलना) before cooking to ensure they soften quickly.
发音指南
- Pronouncing the final 'n' as a hard 'n' (like in 'pen'). It should be nasalized.
- Using a retroflex 'D' (tongue curled back) instead of a dental 'd'.
- Shortening the 'aa' sound.
- Forgetting the nasalization entirely.
- Pronouncing it like 'Dar-len'.
难度评级
Easy to recognize as it's a common word, but plural endings need attention.
Requires knowledge of the nasalized 'en' and feminine gender.
Correct nasalization is tricky for beginners.
Commonly heard in daily life, making it easy to pick up.
接下来学什么
前置知识
接下来学习
高级
需要掌握的语法
Feminine Pluralization
दाल (singular) -> दालें (plural)
Oblique Case with Postpositions
दालें + में = दालों में
Adjective-Noun Agreement
अच्छी दालें (Feminine plural adjective)
Verb-Subject Agreement
दालें पक रही हैं (Feminine plural verb)
Compound Noun Usage
दाल-चावल as a singular conceptual unit.
按水平分级的例句
यह दाल है।
This is dal.
Simple identification using 'यह' (this).
मुझे दालें पसंद हैं।
I like pulses.
Plural feminine noun 'दालें' with 'पसंद' (like).
दाल पीली है।
The dal is yellow.
Adjective 'पीली' (yellow) agrees with feminine 'दाल'.
वह दाल खाता है।
He eats dal.
Present indefinite tense for a male subject.
माँ दाल पकाती हैं।
Mother cooks dal.
Honorific plural verb 'पकाती हैं' for 'माँ'.
यहाँ दालें कहाँ हैं?
Where are the pulses here?
Interrogative sentence with plural noun.
एक कटोरी दाल दीजिए।
Please give one bowl of dal.
Imperative sentence for a request.
दाल गरम है।
The dal is hot.
Simple descriptive sentence.
बाज़ार से कुछ दालें ले आओ।
Bring some pulses from the market.
Use of 'कुछ' (some) with plural noun.
दालों में बहुत प्रोटीन होता है।
There is a lot of protein in pulses.
Oblique plural 'दालों' followed by postposition 'में'.
क्या आप सभी दालें धो सकते हैं?
Can you wash all the pulses?
Ability with 'सकते हैं' and plural object.
ये दालें पुरानी लग रही हैं।
These pulses are looking old.
Feminine plural adjective 'पुरानी' (old).
हमें रोज़ दालें खानी चाहिए।
We should eat pulses every day.
Moral obligation with 'चाहिए'.
दालें पानी में भिगो दें।
Soak the pulses in water.
Instructional imperative.
आज कौन सी दालें बनी हैं?
Which pulses are made today?
Interrogative 'कौन सी' (which) for feminine plural.
दालें सेहतमंद होती हैं।
Pulses are healthy.
General truth with 'होती हैं' (feminine plural).
अगर आप शाकाहारी हैं, तो दालें आपके लिए बहुत ज़रूरी हैं।
If you are a vegetarian, then pulses are very important for you.
Conditional sentence 'अगर... तो'.
दालों को पकने में थोड़ा समय लगता है।
It takes some time for pulses to cook.
Oblique form 'दालों' as the logical subject of time-taking.
मैंने आज तीन तरह की दालें बनाई हैं।
I have made three types of pulses today.
Perfect tense with 'ने' and feminine plural object agreement.
दालों का तड़का बहुत खुशबूदार है।
The tempering of the pulses is very aromatic.
Possessive 'का' agreeing with 'तड़का' (masculine) while 'दालों' is oblique.
क्या आप जानते हैं कि दालें कैसे उगाई जाती हैं?
Do you know how pulses are grown?
Passive voice 'उगाई जाती हैं'.
दालें और चावल का मेल सबसे अच्छा होता है।
The combination of pulses and rice is the best.
Compound subject treated as a concept.
बाज़ार में दालों के भाव बढ़ गए हैं।
The prices of pulses have increased in the market.
Genitive 'के' agreeing with 'भाव' (masculine plural).
वह दालों के बारे में बहुत कुछ जानती है।
She knows a lot about pulses.
Postpositional phrase 'के बारे में'.
भारत दुनिया में दालों का सबसे बड़ा उत्पादक और उपभोक्ता है।
India is the world's largest producer and consumer of pulses.
Complex sentence with formal vocabulary.
दालें मिट्टी की उर्वरता बढ़ाने में मदद करती हैं।
Pulses help in increasing soil fertility.
Scientific fact using feminine plural agreement.
दालों के आयात पर सरकार ने नई नीतियां बनाई हैं।
The government has made new policies on the import of pulses.
Formal administrative language.
विभिन्न दालों के पोषण संबंधी लाभ अलग-अलग होते हैं।
Nutritional benefits of different pulses vary.
Adjective 'अलग-अलग' for variety.
शाकाहारी भोजन में दालें मांस का एक बेहतरीन विकल्प हैं।
In vegetarian food, pulses are an excellent alternative to meat.
Comparative structure with 'विकल्प' (alternative).
दालों को सुरक्षित रखने के लिए उन्हें ठंडी जगह पर रखना चाहिए।
To keep pulses safe, they should be kept in a cool place.
Infinitive 'रखने' with postposition.
दालों की पैदावार बढ़ाने के लिए आधुनिक तकनीकों का उपयोग ज़रूरी है।
To increase the yield of pulses, the use of modern techniques is necessary.
Genitive 'की' agreeing with 'पैदावार' (feminine).
कई संस्कृतियों में दालें समृद्धि का प्रतीक मानी जाती हैं।
In many cultures, pulses are considered a symbol of prosperity.
Passive construction 'मानी जाती हैं'.
दालों का ऐतिहासिक महत्व सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता से जुड़ा हुआ है।
The historical significance of pulses is linked to the Indus Valley Civilization.
Advanced historical reference.
जलवायु परिवर्तन दालों की खेती के लिए एक बड़ी चुनौती बन गया है।
Climate change has become a major challenge for the cultivation of pulses.
Abstract noun 'चुनौती' (challenge).
दालों में मौजूद जटिल कार्बोहाइड्रेट स्वास्थ्य के लिए अत्यंत लाभकारी हैं।
The complex carbohydrates present in pulses are extremely beneficial for health.
Technical scientific vocabulary.
साहित्य में 'दाल-रोटी' का प्रयोग अक्सर साधारण जीवन के चित्रण के लिए किया जाता है।
In literature, the use of 'dal-roti' is often done to depict ordinary life.
Metalinguistic analysis.
दालों की विविधता भारतीय पाक कला की समृद्धि को दर्शाती है।
The diversity of pulses reflects the richness of Indian culinary art.
Abstract verb 'दर्शाती है' (reflects/shows).
आर्थिक विश्लेषण बताते हैं कि दालों की मांग निरंतर बढ़ रही है।
Economic analyses show that the demand for pulses is constantly increasing.
Formal economic reporting.
दालों के बिना भारतीय रसोई की कल्पना करना भी असंभव है।
It is impossible to even imagine an Indian kitchen without pulses.
Emphatic construction 'भी असंभव' (even impossible).
दालों के जीनोम अनुक्रमण से उनकी उत्पादकता में क्रांतिकारी बदलाव आ सकते हैं।
Genome sequencing of pulses can bring revolutionary changes in their productivity.
High-level scientific terminology.
दालों की वैश्विक खाद्य सुरक्षा में भूमिका को नकारा नहीं जा सकता।
The role of pulses in global food security cannot be denied.
Formal passive denial 'नकारा नहीं जा सकता'.
दालों का सांस्कृतिक ताना-बाना भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप के इतिहास में गहराई से बुना हुआ है।
The cultural fabric of pulses is deeply woven into the history of the Indian subcontinent.
Sophisticated metaphor 'ताना-बाना' (fabric/texture).
दालों के औषधीय गुणों का वर्णन आयुर्वेद के प्राचीन ग्रंथों में विस्तार से मिलता है।
The description of the medicinal properties of pulses is found in detail in ancient Ayurvedic texts.
Academic reference to classical texts.
क्या दालों की कीमतों में अस्थिरता सामाजिक असंतोष का कारण बन सकती है?
Can instability in the prices of pulses become a cause of social unrest?
Sociopolitical inquiry.
दालों के प्रति बढ़ती वैश्विक रुचि उनके पारिस्थितिक लाभों का परिणाम है।
Increasing global interest in pulses is a result of their ecological benefits.
Complex causal relationship.
दालों के सूक्ष्म-पोषक तत्वों का जैव-सुदृढ़ीकरण कुपोषण के विरुद्ध एक सशक्त हथियार है।
Bio-fortification of micro-nutrients in pulses is a powerful weapon against malnutrition.
Highly technical bio-science terminology.
दालों की अनगिनत प्रजातियों का संरक्षण जैव विविधता के लिए अनिवार्य है।
The conservation of countless species of pulses is essential for biodiversity.
Environmental advocacy language.
दालों की महक में बसी वह सोंधी खुशबू बचपन की यादें ताज़ा कर देती है।
That earthy aroma residing in the scent of pulses refreshes childhood memories.
Evocative, poetic prose.
近义词
反义词
常见搭配
常用短语
— Livelihood or basic food. It implies a simple but sufficient life.
बस किसी तरह दाल-रोटी चल रही है।
— Something is suspicious. Literally, 'there is something black in the dal'.
उसकी बातों से लगता है कि दाल में कुछ काला है।
— To fail to have one's way or to fail to convince someone.
यहाँ तुम्हारी दाल नहीं गलेगी।
— To do something on one's own without consulting others (often involves dal).
वह हमेशा अपनी खिचड़ी अलग पकाता है।
— Lentils and rice. A common term for a simple meal in many parts of India.
मुझे सादा दाल-भात पसंद है।
— To have a fierce quarrel or fight within a group.
उन भाइयों में अब जूती में दाल बँट रही है।
— To be very clever or deceptive (older usage).
उस छोटे बच्चे के पेट में भी दाल है।
— Uncooked lentils; metaphorically, something that is not yet ready.
अभी यह योजना कच्ची दाल जैसी है।
容易混淆的词
Singular vs. Plural. Use 'दाल' for a specific dish and 'दालें' for varieties or ingredients.
Means a group or political party. Pronounced similarly but without the long 'aa'.
Means a branch of a tree. Uses a retroflex 'D' instead of dental 'd'.
习语与表达
— Suspicious behavior or situation.
जब पुलिस आई, तो उसे लगा कि दाल में कुछ काला है।
Informal— To earn just enough to survive.
महंगाई में दाल-रोटी चलना मुश्किल हो गया है।
Neutral— To demand something beyond one's worth or status.
वह चपरासी होकर गाड़ी मांग रहा है, ये मुँह और मसूर की दाल!
Sarcastic— Simple, light food, often for someone unwell.
बीमारी के बाद डॉक्टर ने दाल-दलिया खाने को कहा।
Neutral— Familiarity breeds contempt; not valuing what is easily available.
वह अपने भाई की प्रतिभा नहीं समझता, घर की मुर्गी दाल बराबर!
Colloquial— To be very smooth or rich (slang/modern).
नया रोड तो बिल्कुल दाल मखनी जैसा है!
Slang— Pure or innocent (often used ironically).
वह कोई दूध का धुला (or दाल का धुला) नहीं है।
Informal— An uninvited or unwanted interloper.
हम अपनी बात कर रहे थे, वह दाल-भात में मूसलचंद की तरह आ गया।
Humorous— To waste resources (rare/regional).
तुम बिना सोचे-समझे दालें बिखेर रहे हो।
Informal容易混淆
Both are staples and often sold together.
Anaaj refers to cereals (wheat/rice), while Daalen refers to pulses (lentils/beans).
गेहूँ अनाज है, लेकिन चना दाल है।
Both come from leguminous plants.
Phali is the whole pod (like green beans), Daal is the dried seed inside.
मटर की फली से दालें निकलती हैं।
In a meal, dal is often treated like a vegetable dish.
Sabzi refers to vegetables, Daal is specifically lentils.
मैंने आज सब्ज़ी और दाल दोनों बनाई हैं।
Dal is technically a seed.
Beej is the general term for any seed; Daal is the culinary term for pulse seeds.
हर बीज दाल नहीं होता।
Similar sounding and also a staple.
Daliya is broken wheat/porridge, not lentils.
दलिया मीठा भी हो सकता है, लेकिन दालें नमकीन होती हैं।
句型
यह [Noun] है।
यह दाल है।
मुझे [Noun] पसंद हैं।
मुझे दालें पसंद हैं।
[Noun] [Postposition] प्रोटीन होता है।
दालों में प्रोटीन होता है।
भारत में [Noun] की खेती होती है।
भारत में दालों की खेती होती है।
[Noun] के बिना [Concept] अधूरा है।
दालों के बिना भारतीय भोजन अधूरा है।
[Noun] की भूमिका [Context] में महत्वपूर्ण है।
दालों की भूमिका वैश्विक पोषण में महत्वपूर्ण है।
क्या आपके पास [Noun] हैं?
क्या आपके पास दालें हैं?
[Noun] पकने में [Time] लगता है।
दालों को पकने में समय लगता है।
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Extremely high in daily conversation and culinary contexts.
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दालें अच्छे हैं
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दालें अच्छी हैं
Mistaking the gender as masculine. 'दालें' is feminine plural.
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दालें में नमक है
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दालों में नमक है
Forgetting to use the oblique form 'दालों' before a postposition.
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मैंने दालें खाया
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मैंने दालें खाईं
In the perfect tense with 'ने', the verb must agree with the feminine plural object 'दालें'.
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ये दालें पीला है
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ये दालें पीली हैं
Adjectives must match the plural feminine noun.
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वह दालें पका रहा है (for one dish)
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वह दाल पका रहा है
Using plural when referring to a single prepared dish.
小贴士
Gender Agreement
Always treat 'दालें' as feminine plural. Verbs ending in 'ीं' (een) are your best friends here.
Specific Names
While 'दालें' is good, learning names like 'मूंग' or 'अरहर' will make you sound much more proficient.
Dal-Chawal
Understand that 'Dal-Chawal' is the ultimate comfort food for many Indians. Mentioning it builds rapport.
The Nasal N
Don't over-pronounce the 'n' in 'daalen'. Keep it light and nasalized in the back of the throat.
Grocery Stores
Look for the section labeled 'दालें' in Indian stores to see the word in a real-world context.
Suspicions
Use 'दाल में काला' when you feel something is wrong—it's a very common and natural expression.
Protein Talk
Use 'दालें' when discussing health; it's the standard way to refer to protein sources for vegetarians.
The Bindu
In Devanagari, the dot over 'लें' is essential. Without it, the word is incomplete.
Formal Contexts
In business or agriculture, use 'दलहन' for a more professional tone.
The Tadka
Combine the word 'दालें' with 'तड़का' (tempering) to talk about authentic preparation.
记住它
记忆技巧
Imagine a 'Dahl' painting (Roald Dahl) but instead of books, he is surrounded by 'Dals' (lentils).
视觉联想
Visualize a rainbow of jars in an Indian kitchen, each holding a different color of 'Daalen'.
Word Web
挑战
Go to a local Indian grocery store and try to identify and name five different 'दालें' in Hindi.
词源
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Dala' (दल), which means 'to split' or 'a piece'.
原始含义： A split seed or a part of a whole.
Indo-Aryan文化背景
Be aware that for many in India, the price of 'दालें' is a matter of survival, not just culinary preference.
In the West, 'Dal' is often used as a singular term for the dish, but in Hindi, 'दालें' is used to talk about the ingredients themselves.
在生活中练习
真实语境
Grocery Shopping
- दालें कितनी पुरानी हैं?
- अच्छी वाली दालें दिखाइए।
- दालों के पैकेट कहाँ हैं?
- क्या ये दालें साफ़ हैं?
Cooking
- दालें रात भर भिगो दें।
- दालों में सीटी लगाओ।
- दालें गल गई हैं।
- दालों को अच्छी तरह धो लो।
Health/Doctor
- दालें प्रोटीन का अच्छा स्रोत हैं।
- मरीज़ को हल्की दालें दें।
- अंकुरित दालें खाइए।
- दालों से ताकत मिलती है।
Restaurant
- आपके पास कौन सी दालें हैं?
- दालें कम तीखी रखना।
- दालों का स्वाद अच्छा है।
- एक प्लेट मिश्रित दालें।
Agriculture/News
- दालों की पैदावार कम हुई है।
- दालों के दाम गिर गए हैं।
- दालों का निर्यात बंद है।
- नई दालें बाज़ार में आ गई हैं।
对话开场白
"क्या आप रोज़ दालें खाते हैं?"
"आपकी पसंदीदा दाल कौन सी है?"
"क्या आपको पता है कि दालें कैसे बनाई जाती हैं?"
"क्या आपके देश में भी दालें मिलती हैं?"
"दालों के बिना भारतीय खाना कैसा लगेगा?"
日记主题
आज आपने कौन सी दालें खाईं और उनका स्वाद कैसा था?
दालों के महत्व के बारे में पाँच वाक्य लिखिए।
अपने बचपन की किसी ऐसी याद के बारे में लिखें जो दाल-रोटी से जुड़ी हो।
यदि आपको केवल एक प्रकार की दाल खानी हो, तो आप कौन सी चुनेंगे और क्यों?
बाज़ार में दालों की बढ़ती कीमतों पर अपने विचार लिखें।
常见问题
10 个问题It is feminine. This is why we say 'दाल अच्छी है' and 'दालें पक रही हैं'.
'दाल' is singular (one dish or one type), while 'दालें' is plural (multiple types or a collection of pulses).
No, green beans are usually called 'फली' (phali). 'दालें' refers to dried pulses.
You should say 'मुझे दालें पसंद हैं' (Mujhe daalen pasand hain).
It is an idiom meaning 'Something is fishy' or 'Something is suspicious'.
Yes, Rajma (kidney beans) is a pulse, but in common speech, people often call it 'Rajma' directly rather than 'dal'.
It changes to 'दालों' when followed by a postposition like 'में', 'को', or 'से'. This is the oblique plural form.
Yes, 'दालें' is the umbrella term for both pulses and lentils in Hindi.
It is very common in formal writing and news, but rarely used in daily conversation at home.
No, it is also very commonly eaten with Roti (Indian bread).
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Write a sentence using 'दालें' and 'प्रोटीन'.
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Translate: 'I like to eat various pulses.'
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Describe your favorite type of dal in two sentences.
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Write a shopping list including three types of pulses.
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Explain the idiom 'दाल में कुछ काला है' in Hindi.
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Translate: 'The prices of pulses are rising every day.'
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Write a simple instruction for soaking pulses.
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How would you ask a shopkeeper for a kg of lentils?
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Write a sentence about the nutritional benefits of pulses.
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Translate: 'India produces many kinds of pulses.'
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Write a sentence using the word 'दलहन'.
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Translate: 'Mother is cooking yellow dal.'
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Write a sentence using 'अंकुरित दालें'.
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Translate: 'There are no pulses in the kitchen.'
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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about Dal-Chawal.
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Translate: 'Which dal did you make today?'
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Use 'दालें' in a sentence about agricultural challenges.
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Translate: 'Wash the pulses before boiling them.'
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Write a sentence about the variety of pulses in India.
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Translate: 'Pulses are a symbol of prosperity in some cultures.'
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Pronounce 'दालें' correctly.
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Say 'I eat dal everyday' in Hindi.
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Ask 'What is the price of dal?' in Hindi.
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Name three types of pulses in Hindi.
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Say 'Pulses are good for health' in Hindi.
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Ask 'Have the pulses softened?' in Hindi.
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Tell someone to soak the pulses.
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Say 'Something is fishy' using the dal idiom.
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Explain why you like dal in Hindi.
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Say 'I made mixed pulses today' in Hindi.
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Ask a shopkeeper for 'clean pulses'.
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Say 'Pulses have a lot of protein' in Hindi.
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Pronounce 'दालों' (oblique form) correctly.
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Say 'These pulses are very expensive' in Hindi.
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Ask 'Which dal is this?' in Hindi.
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Say 'Wash the dal properly' in Hindi.
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Say 'I only eat dal-roti' in Hindi.
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Use 'दालें' in a sentence about farming.
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Say 'The dal is very hot' in Hindi.
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Say 'Don't waste the pulses' in Hindi.
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Identify the word 'दालें' in a recording of a grocery list.
Listen to a recipe and note how many times 'दाल' is mentioned.
Listen to a news snippet and identify the price mentioned for 'दालों'.
Distinguish between 'दाल' (singular) and 'दालें' (plural) in speech.
Listen and identify: 'दालों में नमक ज़्यादा है।'
Listen and identify: 'दालें गल चुकी हैं।'
Identify the emotion in a speaker saying 'दाल में काला है'.
Listen to a child asking for 'दाल-चावल'.
Listen and identify the type of dal mentioned (e.g., Moong).
Listen to a doctor's advice about 'अंकुरित दालें'.
Listen and identify: 'दालें धोकर कुकर में डाल दो।'
Identify the plural feminine agreement in a sentence.
Listen to a farmer talking about 'दलहन'.
Listen and identify: 'दालों के बिना प्रोटीन की कमी हो सकती है।'
Listen and identify the idiom: 'घर की मुर्गी दाल बराबर।'
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Summary
The word 'दालें' is essential for daily life in India, covering everything from nutrition and cooking to economic news. Example: 'दालें सेहत के लिए बहुत अच्छी होती हैं' (Pulses are very good for health).
- दालें (daalen) means pulses or lentils in English.
- It is a feminine plural noun in Hindi grammar.
- It is the primary protein source in the Indian vegetarian diet.
- Common varieties include Moong, Masoor, Arhar, and Chana.
Gender Agreement
Always treat 'दालें' as feminine plural. Verbs ending in 'ीं' (een) are your best friends here.
Specific Names
While 'दालें' is good, learning names like 'मूंग' or 'अरहर' will make you sound much more proficient.
Dal-Chawal
Understand that 'Dal-Chawal' is the ultimate comfort food for many Indians. Mentioning it builds rapport.
The Nasal N
Don't over-pronounce the 'n' in 'daalen'. Keep it light and nasalized in the back of the throat.
例句
भारतीय खाने में दालें बहुत महत्वपूर्ण होती हैं।
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