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ताजा सब्जी

fresh vegetables

Wörtlich: ताजा (fresh) + सब्जी (vegetable)

Use this phrase to ensure you get the best, crispest produce for your dinner at any market.

In 15 Sekunden

  • Refers to crisp, raw, and farm-fresh produce.
  • Essential for daily shopping at Indian local markets.
  • Usually changes to 'Taji Sabzi' to match feminine grammar.

Bedeutung

This phrase refers to crisp, farm-fresh vegetables that haven't been frozen or sitting on a shelf for too long.

Wichtige Beispiele

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At a local vegetable market

भैया, क्या ये ताजा सब्जी है?

Brother, is this fresh vegetable?

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2

Cooking dinner at home

आज हम ताजा सब्जी बनाएंगे।

Today we will make fresh vegetables.

😊
3

A nutritionist giving advice

सेहत के लिए ताजा सब्जी खाना जरूरी है।

It is important to eat fresh vegetables for health.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

In India, the concept of 'fresh' is paramount; most households buy produce daily from local vendors (Sabzi Walas) rather than stocking up weekly at supermarkets. This phrase is the cornerstone of the 'Mandi' (market) culture where bargaining for the freshest pick is a social skill.

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The Gender Secret

Always try to say `ताजी` (Taji) instead of `ताजा` (Taja) when speaking. It shows you understand Hindi grammar because 'Sabzi' is feminine!

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Not for Frozen

Never use this for frozen peas or canned corn. In India, 'Taja' implies it was likely in the ground yesterday.

In 15 Sekunden

  • Refers to crisp, raw, and farm-fresh produce.
  • Essential for daily shopping at Indian local markets.
  • Usually changes to 'Taji Sabzi' to match feminine grammar.

What It Means

ताजा सब्जी means "fresh vegetables." It refers to crisp, farm-to-table produce. Think of vibrant greens and bright red tomatoes. It is food that is full of life. It is not frozen or canned.

How To Use It

Use it as a simple adjective-noun pair. सब्जी is a feminine noun in Hindi. So, you usually say ताजी सब्जी. ताजा is the base masculine form. You use it to describe your groceries. Use it to ask vendors about their stock. It is a very common everyday phrase.

When To Use It

Use it at the सब्जी मंडी (vegetable market). Ask the vendor if the produce is fresh. Use it when discussing healthy eating habits. Compliment a cook on their fresh ingredients. It works well in texts to roommates. It is perfect for daily kitchen talk.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use it for frozen food. Avoid using it for canned items. It only applies to raw, fresh produce. Do not use it for non-food items. For fresh air, use ताजी हवा. Using it for clothes sounds very strange—unless you're wearing a salad!

Cultural Background

In India, people shop for vegetables daily. Most families prefer fresh produce over frozen. The "Sabzi Wala" brings a cart to your street. He usually has a very loud, unique shout! This daily ritual keeps the kitchen healthy. It is a social and colorful experience. Freshness is a mark of quality here.

Common Variations

The plural form is ताजी सब्जियां. Use हरी सब्जी for green leafy vegetables. The opposite of fresh is बासी (stale). You might also hear शुद्ध (pure) sometimes. These words help you navigate Indian markets like a local.

Nutzungshinweise

This is a very safe, neutral phrase. Just remember that while 'Taja Sabzi' is the common entry, 'Taji Sabzi' is the grammatically correct way to say it in a sentence.

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The Gender Secret

Always try to say `ताजी` (Taji) instead of `ताजा` (Taja) when speaking. It shows you understand Hindi grammar because 'Sabzi' is feminine!

⚠️

Not for Frozen

Never use this for frozen peas or canned corn. In India, 'Taja' implies it was likely in the ground yesterday.

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The Mandi Vibe

If a vendor says 'Bilkul taja hai!' (It's absolutely fresh!), they are inviting you to touch and check. It's part of the shopping dance!

Beispiele

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#1 At a local vegetable market
🤝

भैया, क्या ये ताजा सब्जी है?

Brother, is this fresh vegetable?

A standard question to ask a vendor before buying.

#2 Cooking dinner at home
😊

आज हम ताजा सब्जी बनाएंगे।

Today we will make fresh vegetables.

Expressing a plan for a healthy meal.

#3 A nutritionist giving advice
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सेहत के लिए ताजा सब्जी खाना जरूरी है।

It is important to eat fresh vegetables for health.

A professional recommendation for a good diet.

#4 Texting a spouse from the store
😊

यहाँ ताजा सब्जी नहीं मिल रही है।

Fresh vegetables aren't available here.

Reporting a lack of quality produce.

#5 A humorous observation after a long day
😄

इतनी थकान के बाद मैं ताजा सब्जी जैसा नहीं दिख रहा!

After so much tiredness, I don't look like a fresh vegetable!

Comparing one's wilted appearance to old veggies.

#6 Missing home-cooked food
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मुझे घर की ताजा सब्जी की याद आती है।

I miss the fresh vegetables from home.

Expressing nostalgia for fresh, home-cooked meals.

#7 Ordering at a farm-to-table restaurant
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क्या आपके पास कोई ताजा सब्जी का सलाद है?

Do you have any fresh vegetable salad?

Asking for a specific fresh dish in a formal setting.

Teste dich selbst

Choose the correct form of 'fresh' to match the feminine noun 'sabzi'.

बाज़ार में ___ सब्जी मिलती है।

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: ताजी

While 'Taja' is the root, 'Taji' is the feminine form that agrees with 'Sabzi'.

Complete the sentence to say 'I like fresh vegetables'.

मुझे ___ सब्जियां पसंद हैं।

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: ताजी

'Taji' is the feminine plural adjective for 'Sabziyan' (vegetables).

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Visuelle Lernhilfen

Formality of 'Taja Sabzi'

Informal

Shouting to a street vendor from your balcony.

सब्जी ताजी है ना?

Neutral

Talking to family or friends about dinner.

ताजा सब्जी लाओ।

Formal

A doctor or chef discussing ingredients.

ताजा सब्जी का उपयोग करें।

Where to use 'Taja Sabzi'

Taja Sabzi
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Morning Market

Checking the quality of spinach.

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Kitchen

Telling your kids why they must eat their greens.

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Doctor's Office

Discussing a high-fiber diet.

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Restaurant

Asking about the daily specials.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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It means 'fresh.' You can use it for food, news, or even a fresh start.

It can be both! It is used as a collective noun for 'vegetables' or a specific 'vegetable dish.'

Hindi nouns have genders. Since सब्जी is feminine, the adjective becomes ताजी. ताजा is the masculine base form.

Yes, but you would say ताजा फल (Taja phal) because 'Phal' (fruit) is masculine.

You can simply ask, क्या ये ताजी हैं? (Are these fresh?).

It is neutral. You can use it with a street vendor or a high-end chef without any issues.

It is a large open-air vegetable market where farmers and wholesalers sell ताजा सब्जी.

The opposite is बासी (Basi), which means stale or leftover.

Yes, you can say ताजा मीट or ताजा मांस, though people often just say 'fresh' in English for meat.

Yes! ताजी हवा (Taji hawa) means fresh air. Notice it's 'Taji' because 'Hawa' is feminine.

Using the masculine ताजा for everything. Try to match the gender of the noun you are describing.

Traditional Indian cooking relies on the natural juices and textures of vegetables, which are lost when frozen.

Verwandte Redewendungen

हरी सब्जी (green vegetables)

सब्जी मंडी (vegetable market)

ताजा फल (fresh fruit)

बासी खाना (stale food)

देसी सब्जी (local/native vegetables)

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