लाल सेब

Use it just like you do in English. Place the adjective लाल before the noun सेब. In Hindi, adjectives usually stay the same regardless of the object's gender. However, लाल is an 'invariable' adjective. It never changes its ending. Whether you have one apple or ten, it stays लाल. You can use it to order at a fruit stall. You can use it to teach a child colors. It is a building block for your vocabulary.

Use this when you are grocery shopping. It is perfect for describing what you want to eat. If you are at a market in Delhi, you might point and say this. It is also great for simple metaphors. If someone's cheeks are flushed, you might compare them to a लाल सेब. Use it in casual conversations about health or food. It is a very 'safe' phrase for beginners.

Do not use this if the apple is green! That would be a हरा सेब. Avoid using it in highly poetic settings unless you want to sound very literal. It is a bit too basic for a deep philosophical discussion. Also, do not confuse it with लालसा which means 'longing'. That would make your grocery trip very dramatic and confusing for the vendor.

In India, apples are often associated with the mountains. Specifically, the state of Himachal Pradesh is famous for them. When people say लाल सेब, they often think of 'Kashmiri' or 'Shimla' apples. These are seen as premium gifts. Giving a basket of shiny red apples is a sign of good health and care. It is a symbol of vitality in many Indian households. You will often see them used in religious offerings or 'puja' plates too.

If the apple is very sweet, you might say मीठा लाल सेब. If it is small, you say छोटा लाल सेब. In plural form, it becomes लाल सेब (the noun doesn't change in the nominative plural). If you want to say 'The apple is red', you say सेब लाल है. You might also hear सिंदूरी सेब which refers to a deep, vermillion-colored apple. That one sounds a bit more fancy and descriptive!