फल
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
3 of 5मुझे ताज़ा फल खाना पसंद है।
I like to eat fresh fruit.
सत्य के मार्ग पर चलने का फल हमेशा शुभ होता है।
The result of walking on the path of truth is always auspicious.
अरे, फ्रिज में थोड़े फल रखे हैं, खा लो।
Hey, there are some fruits in the fridge, go ahead and eat them.
Word Family
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
मुझे ताज़ा फल खाना पसंद है।
everydayI like to eat fresh fruit.
सत्य के मार्ग पर चलने का फल हमेशा शुभ होता है।
formalThe result of walking on the path of truth is always auspicious.
अरे, फ्रिज में थोड़े फल रखे हैं, खा लो।
informalHey, there are some fruits in the fridge, go ahead and eat them.
इस वैज्ञानिक प्रयोग का फल अत्यंत उत्साहजनक रहा।
academicThe result of this scientific experiment was extremely encouraging.
कंपनी के नए निवेश का फल अगले साल दिखेगा।
businessThe result of the company's new investment will be visible next year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
Phool means 'flower', while Phal means 'fruit'.
Pal means 'a moment', which sounds similar but has no aspiration on the 'p'.
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'.
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.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Full' (Phal) basket of fruits. When you eat a fruit, you get the 'result' of energy!
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'फल' (phala), meaning fruit, kernel, or consequence.
Grammar Patterns
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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नाशपाती
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अखरोट
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मूंगफली
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तिल
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पान
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पेय
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जौ
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आटा
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