मसाला
Masala refers to a blend of various ground or whole spices used in Indian cooking to provide flavor, aroma, and color. Figuratively, it is also used to describe something exciting, sensational, or exaggerated, such as in stories or news.
Examples
3 of 5माँ सब्जी में मसाला डाल रही हैं।
Mother is putting spices in the vegetable dish.
इस उत्पाद में मसालों का सही मिश्रण होना चाहिए।
There should be a correct blend of spices in this product.
थोड़ा मिर्च-मसाला लगाकर बात बताओ!
Tell the story with a bit of spice/exaggeration!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Mass of Salad' that tastes better with 'Masala'.
Quick Quiz
इस सब्जी में बहुत अधिक ___ है, यह बहुत तीखी है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: मसाला
Examples
माँ सब्जी में मसाला डाल रही हैं।
everydayMother is putting spices in the vegetable dish.
इस उत्पाद में मसालों का सही मिश्रण होना चाहिए।
formalThere should be a correct blend of spices in this product.
थोड़ा मिर्च-मसाला लगाकर बात बताओ!
informalTell the story with a bit of spice/exaggeration!
प्राचीन काल में भारतीय मसालों की माँग विश्वभर में थी।
academicIn ancient times, there was a worldwide demand for Indian spices.
हमारी कंपनी जैविक मसालों का व्यापार करती है।
businessOur company deals in organic spices.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
मिर्च-मसाला लगाना
To exaggerate a story
मसालेदार खबर
Sensational news
मसाला चाय
Spiced tea
Often Confused With
Mashaal means a torch or firebrand, while masala means spices.
Masa refers to a mole or wart on the skin.
Usage Notes
The word is masculine. While it usually refers to food, using it for 'news' or 'movies' implies that the content is entertaining but perhaps exaggerated.
Common Mistakes
Learners often treat it as feminine because it ends in 'a' like some feminine Sanskrit words, but in Hindi, 'masala' is a masculine noun.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Mass of Salad' that tastes better with 'Masala'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Arabic word 'masalih' (plural of maslahah), meaning 'interests' or 'ingredients', entering Hindi through Persian.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Spices are the backbone of Indian culture and economy, historically driving global exploration and trade.
Quick Quiz
इस सब्जी में बहुत अधिक ___ है, यह बहुत तीखी है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: मसाला
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