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फल

phal /pʰəl/

A fruit, which is the edible part of a plant that contains seeds and is typically sweet or sour. It is also frequently used metaphorically in Hindi to mean the result, consequence, or reward of an action.

Examples

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मुझे ताज़ा फल खाना पसंद है।

I like to eat fresh fruit.

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सत्य के मार्ग पर चलने का फल हमेशा शुभ होता है।

The result of walking on the path of truth is always auspicious.

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अरे, फ्रिज में थोड़े फल रखे हैं, खा लो।

Hey, there are some fruits in the fridge, go ahead and eat them.

Word Family

Noun
फल
Verb
फलना
Adverb
फलतः
Adjective
फलदायी
Related
फलाहार
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Full' (Phal) basket of fruits. When you eat a fruit, you get the 'result' of energy!

Quick Quiz

अच्छी मेहनत करने से परीक्षा का ____ अच्छा आता है।

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Examples

1

मुझे ताज़ा फल खाना पसंद है।

everyday

I like to eat fresh fruit.

2

सत्य के मार्ग पर चलने का फल हमेशा शुभ होता है।

formal

The result of walking on the path of truth is always auspicious.

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अरे, फ्रिज में थोड़े फल रखे हैं, खा लो।

informal

Hey, there are some fruits in the fridge, go ahead and eat them.

4

इस वैज्ञानिक प्रयोग का फल अत्यंत उत्साहजनक रहा।

academic

The result of this scientific experiment was extremely encouraging.

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कंपनी के नए निवेश का फल अगले साल दिखेगा।

business

The result of the company's new investment will be visible next year.

Word Family

Noun
फल
Verb
फलना
Adverb
फलतः
Adjective
फलदायी
Related
फलाहार

Common Collocations

ताज़ा फल fresh fruit
मौसमी फल seasonal fruit
फल की टोकरी fruit basket
मीठा फल sweet fruit
मेहनत का फल fruit of labor / result of hard work

Common Phrases

सब्र का फल मीठा होता है

The fruit of patience is sweet.

फल-फूल

Fruits and flowers (often used to mean prosperity)

जैसी करनी वैसी भरनी का फल

The result of 'as you sow, so shall you reap'

Often Confused With

फल vs फूल

Phool means 'flower', while Phal means 'fruit'.

फल vs पल

Pal means 'a moment', which sounds similar but has no aspiration on the 'p'.

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Usage Notes

In daily conversation, 'phal' usually refers to edible food. In literature or formal speeches, it is the standard word for 'result' or 'outcome'.

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Common Mistakes

English speakers often pronounce the 'ph' as an 'f'. In standard Hindi, it is an aspirated 'p' (p+h), though the 'f' sound is becoming common in urban slang.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Full' (Phal) basket of fruits. When you eat a fruit, you get the 'result' of energy!

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Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'फल' (phala), meaning fruit, kernel, or consequence.

Grammar Patterns

Masculine noun The direct plural is the same as the singular: 'फल' (phal) Oblique plural form is 'फलों' (phalon)
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Cultural Context

Fruits are considered 'sattvic' (pure) in India and are the primary offering (Prasad) in Hindu temples and religious ceremonies.

Quick Quiz

अच्छी मेहनत करने से परीक्षा का ____ अच्छा आता है।

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

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चीकू

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लीची

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A small, round tropical fruit with a sweet, white, translucent pulp and a thin, rough, red skin. It is primarily consumed fresh during the summer months in India and is known for its juicy texture.

नाशपाती

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अखरोट

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मूंगफली

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A peanut or groundnut, which is a legume that grows underground. In India, it is a very popular snack, often eaten roasted or used to make oil and chutneys.

तिल

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Small, oval oilseeds used extensively in Indian cuisine for their nutty flavor and oil content. They are a primary ingredient in winter sweets and are also used to refer to a mole or beauty mark on the skin.

पान

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Paan refers to a preparation combining betel leaf with areca nut and various other ingredients like lime paste and spices, which is chewed as a palate cleanser or stimulant. It also refers to the betel leaf itself, which holds significant cultural and religious importance in South Asia.

पेय

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Pe-ya refers to any liquid intended for drinking, commonly translated as 'beverage'. It is used in formal contexts such as menus, advertisements, and academic settings to categorize drinks like water, juice, or tea.

जौ

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Barley is a hardy cereal grain that is a member of the grass family. In Hindi, 'जौ' refers to this grain which is commonly used in traditional diets, health drinks like barley water, and religious rituals.

आटा

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Flour, usually referring to whole wheat flour, which is a powdery substance made by grinding grains. It is a fundamental ingredient in South Asian cooking used primarily to make flatbreads like roti and paratha.

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