केला
A long, curved fruit with a thick yellow skin and soft sweet flesh. It is one of the most common and affordable fruits in India, eaten raw or used in cooking.
Examples
3 of 5मुझे रोज़ सुबह एक केला खाना पसंद है।
I like to eat a banana every morning.
फल प्रदर्शनी में उत्तम गुणवत्ता का केला प्रदर्शित किया गया है।
High-quality bananas have been displayed in the fruit exhibition.
अरे, एक केला तो खा ले!
Hey, at least eat a banana!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Ke' in Kela as 'Kilo'—you usually buy a kilo of bananas!
Quick Quiz
बंदर पेड़ पर बैठकर _____ खा रहा है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: केला
Examples
मुझे रोज़ सुबह एक केला खाना पसंद है।
everydayI like to eat a banana every morning.
फल प्रदर्शनी में उत्तम गुणवत्ता का केला प्रदर्शित किया गया है।
formalHigh-quality bananas have been displayed in the fruit exhibition.
अरे, एक केला तो खा ले!
informalHey, at least eat a banana!
केले के पौधों का अध्ययन वनस्पति विज्ञान में महत्वपूर्ण है।
academicThe study of banana plants is important in botany.
हमारा लक्ष्य इस साल केले के निर्यात को दुगुना करना है।
businessOur goal is to double the export of bananas this year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
केले के छिलके पर फिसलना
to slip on a banana peel (to make a silly mistake)
केले का पत्ता
banana leaf (often used as a plate)
केले जैसा
banana-like
Often Confused With
Means 'alone' or 'lonely', though it sounds similar to 'kela'.
Means the color 'black'; learners often confuse the 'e' and 'a' vowel sounds.
Usage Notes
The word is a masculine noun. When referring to multiple bananas, the ending changes from 'a' to 'e' (kele).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use it as a feminine noun because it ends in 'a' but refers to food, but it is strictly masculine. Don't confuse it with 'Kala' (black).
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Ke' in Kela as 'Kilo'—you usually buy a kilo of bananas!
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'kadali' (कदली).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many parts of India, especially the South, banana leaves are used as traditional biodegradable plates for serving meals.
Quick Quiz
बंदर पेड़ पर बैठकर _____ खा रहा है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: केला
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