A1 noun Neutral

टमाटर

tamatar /ʈə.maː.ʈəɾ/

A tomato is a round, red fruit commonly treated as a vegetable in cooking. It is a fundamental ingredient in Indian cuisine, used to provide a tangy base for curries, dals, and chutneys.

Examples

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1

मुझे बाज़ार से एक किलो टमाटर चाहिए।

I need one kilo of tomatoes from the market.

2

कृपया ताज़ा और लाल टमाटरों का ही चयन करें।

Please select only fresh and red tomatoes.

3

अरे, टमाटर काटना मत भूलना!

Hey, don't forget to chop the tomatoes!

Word Family

Noun
टमाटर
Adjective
टमाटरी
Related
टमाटर सॉस
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Memory Tip

It sounds almost exactly like the English word 'Tomato'. Just emphasize the 'T' and add an 'ar' at the end: Ta-ma-tar.

Quick Quiz

सब्जी बनाने के लिए लाल ______ काट लो।

Correct!

The correct answer is: टमाटर

Examples

1

मुझे बाज़ार से एक किलो टमाटर चाहिए।

everyday

I need one kilo of tomatoes from the market.

2

कृपया ताज़ा और लाल टमाटरों का ही चयन करें।

formal

Please select only fresh and red tomatoes.

3

अरे, टमाटर काटना मत भूलना!

informal

Hey, don't forget to chop the tomatoes!

4

टमाटर में लाइकोपीन नामक एंटीऑक्सीडेंट प्रचुर मात्रा में पाया जाता है।

academic

Tomatoes contain a high amount of an antioxidant called lycopene.

5

इस तिमाही में टमाटर के थोक भाव में गिरावट आई है।

business

There has been a decrease in the wholesale prices of tomatoes this quarter.

Word Family

Noun
टमाटर
Adjective
टमाटरी
Related
टमाटर सॉस

Common Collocations

लाल टमाटर red tomato
टमाटर का सूप tomato soup
टमाटर की चटनी tomato chutney
कटे हुए टमाटर chopped tomatoes
टमाटर की प्यूरी tomato puree

Common Phrases

टमाटर जैसा लाल

red like a tomato (used to describe blushing or anger)

टमाटर के भाव बिकना

to be sold at the price of tomatoes (referring to price fluctuations)

लाल-लाल टमाटर

bright red tomatoes (emphatic description)

Often Confused With

टमाटर vs टमटम

'Tamtam' refers to a horse-drawn carriage, while 'Tamatar' is the vegetable.

टमाटर vs अमरूद

'Amrud' is guava; learners sometimes mix up common food names.

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Usage Notes

The word is masculine in gender. In Hindi cooking, it is almost always paired with onions and ginger-garlic paste to create the 'masala' base.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often think it might be feminine because it is a fruit/vegetable, but it is masculine: 'लाल टमाटर' (not 'लाली टमाटर').

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Memory Tip

It sounds almost exactly like the English word 'Tomato'. Just emphasize the 'T' and add an 'ar' at the end: Ta-ma-tar.

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Word Origin

Borrowed from the English word 'tomato', which originates from the Spanish 'tomate'.

Grammar Patterns

Masculine noun Plural remains 'टमाटर' in the direct case Oblique plural is 'टमाटरों'
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Cultural Context

Tomatoes are indispensable in Indian kitchens, often referred to as the 'king of tang' in modern Indian curries.

Quick Quiz

सब्जी बनाने के लिए लाल ______ काट लो।

Correct!

The correct answer is: टमाटर

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