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मिर्च

mirch /mɪrt͡ʃ/

Mirch refers to chili peppers, which are essential vegetables or ground spices used to add pungency and heat to dishes. It is a staple in Indian cuisine, available in various forms such as green, red, or dried powder.

Examples

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1

मुझे खाने में हरी मिर्च पसंद है।

I like green chili in my food.

2

कृपया भोजन में मिर्च की मात्रा कम रखें।

Please keep the amount of chili low in the meal.

3

भाई, यह चटनी तो बहुत मिर्च वाली है!

Brother, this chutney is really spicy/full of chili!

Word Family

Noun
मिर्च
Verb
मिर्च लगना
Adjective
मिर्चीला
Related
मिर्च-मसाला
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Mirch' as 'Merch'—imagine buying spicy 'merchandise' that makes your tongue burn!

Quick Quiz

यह सब्जी बहुत ______ है, इसमें पानी डालो।

Correct!

The correct answer is: मिर्च वाली

Examples

1

मुझे खाने में हरी मिर्च पसंद है।

everyday

I like green chili in my food.

2

कृपया भोजन में मिर्च की मात्रा कम रखें।

formal

Please keep the amount of chili low in the meal.

3

भाई, यह चटनी तो बहुत मिर्च वाली है!

informal

Brother, this chutney is really spicy/full of chili!

4

लाल मिर्च में कैप्सैसिन नामक तत्व पाया जाता है।

academic

A compound called capsaicin is found in red chilies.

5

हमारी कंपनी उच्च गुणवत्ता वाली सूखी मिर्च का व्यापार करती है।

business

Our company deals in high-quality dried chilies.

Word Family

Noun
मिर्च
Verb
मिर्च लगना
Adjective
मिर्चीला
Related
मिर्च-मसाला

Common Collocations

लाल मिर्च पाउडर red chili powder
तीखी मिर्च spicy chili
शिमला मिर्च bell pepper / capsicum
कुटी हुई मिर्च crushed chili / chili flakes
मिर्च का अचार chili pickle

Common Phrases

मिर्च लगना

to feel offended or jealous (literally: to feel the burn of chili)

मिर्च-मसाला लगाना

to exaggerate or embellish a story

काली मिर्च

black pepper

Often Confused With

मिर्च vs काली मिर्च

While 'mirch' usually refers to chili peppers, 'kali mirch' specifically refers to black pepper corns.

मिर्च vs शिमला मिर्च

This refers to the non-spicy bell pepper or capsicum, unlike the standard hot mirch.

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Usage Notes

Mirch is a feminine noun. It is used both for the fresh vegetable and the dried spice powder used in cooking.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often treat 'mirch' as masculine because it describes 'heat' (teekha), but they should use feminine adjectives, e.g., 'teekhi mirch' instead of 'teekha mirch'.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Mirch' as 'Merch'—imagine buying spicy 'merchandise' that makes your tongue burn!

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Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'marica', which originally referred to black pepper.

Grammar Patterns

Feminine noun (स्त्रीलिंग) Plural remains 'मिर्च' in direct cases, but 'मिर्चें' is also used; oblique plural is 'मिर्चों'.
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Cultural Context

In India, fried or pickled green chilies are often served as a side accompaniment to meals to add extra heat.

Quick Quiz

यह सब्जी बहुत ______ है, इसमें पानी डालो।

Correct!

The correct answer is: मिर्च वाली

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