हरी सब्जी
green vegetable
직역: hari (green) + sabzi (vegetable)
Use `हरी सब्जी` to talk about healthy, fresh green produce in any daily context.
15초 만에
- Refers to any green or leafy vegetable like spinach or beans.
- Commonly used to discuss healthy eating and daily grocery shopping.
- A staple term in Indian households and local vegetable markets.
뜻
This phrase is the ultimate Indian term for healthy eating. It literally means 'green vegetable' and refers to leafy greens or any green-colored produce like spinach, beans, or okra.
주요 예문
3 / 6At a vegetable market
भैया, आज कौन सी हरी सब्जी ताजी है?
Brother, which green vegetable is fresh today?
At a doctor's clinic
आपको ज्यादा हरी सब्जी खानी चाहिए।
You should eat more green vegetables.
Texting a roommate about dinner
आज रात को सिर्फ हरी सब्जी और रोटी बनाएंगे।
Tonight we will only make green vegetables and roti.
문화적 배경
The phrase reflects India's massive vegetarian population and the importance of seasonal eating. In many Indian homes, a meal is considered incomplete without at least one 'green' element to balance the spices. It is also the subject of endless 'eat your greens' lectures from Indian parents to children.
The 'Bhaiya' Rule
When buying `हरी सब्जी` at a street stall, always call the vendor 'Bhaiya' (brother) to get the freshest pick!
Not all greens are equal
While `हरी सब्जी` is a general term, if you want something specific like Spinach, use `पालक` (Palak) to avoid confusion.
15초 만에
- Refers to any green or leafy vegetable like spinach or beans.
- Commonly used to discuss healthy eating and daily grocery shopping.
- A staple term in Indian households and local vegetable markets.
What It Means
हरी सब्जी is a simple but powerful term. It covers everything from spinach to bitter gourd. In India, it is synonymous with health. When people say this, they mean 'fresh' and 'nutritious.' It is the opposite of heavy, oily, or fast food.
How To Use It
You use it as a general category. You will hear it at the market most often. You can ask a vendor for their best हरी सब्जी. It acts like a collective noun in daily speech. You do not always need to name the specific vegetable. Just saying हरी सब्जी implies you want something healthy and green.
When To Use It
Use it when you are grocery shopping. Use it when talking to a doctor about your diet. It is perfect for telling a friend what you cooked. If you are feeling bloated, tell someone you need हरी सब्जी. It sounds wholesome and responsible. It is a staple phrase in every Indian household.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for potatoes or carrots. Those are vegetables, but they are not हरी सब्जी. Do not use it for salads in a Western sense. In India, सब्जी usually implies a cooked dish. If you want raw greens, use the word सलाद. Also, do not use it to describe a green-colored dessert!
Cultural Background
In India, mothers are obsessed with हरी सब्जी. It is the ultimate weapon against illness. There is a deep cultural belief in 'Ayurveda' regarding cooling greens. Every region has its own special हरी सब्जी. In the north, it might be सरसों (mustard greens). In the south, it might be various types of cheera (amaranth). It represents the connection to the local land.
Common Variations
You will often hear the plural हरी सब्जियाँ (hari sabziyan). People also use the slang घास-फूस (ghas-phus) humorously. This literally means 'grass and weeds.' Kids use it when they are annoyed by healthy food. Another variation is ताजी सब्जी (taji sabzi), meaning fresh vegetables. But हरी सब्जी remains the king of health terms.
사용 참고사항
The phrase is universally understood across India. It doesn't change based on the gender of the speaker, but the verb following it should agree with the feminine gender of `सब्जी` (e.g., 'sabzi achi hai' not 'acha hai').
The 'Bhaiya' Rule
When buying `हरी सब्जी` at a street stall, always call the vendor 'Bhaiya' (brother) to get the freshest pick!
Not all greens are equal
While `हरी सब्जी` is a general term, if you want something specific like Spinach, use `पालक` (Palak) to avoid confusion.
The 'Free' Chili Secret
In India, if you buy a lot of `हरी सब्जी`, it is culturally expected that the vendor gives you a few green chilies (`मिर्च`) for free!
예시
6भैया, आज कौन सी हरी सब्जी ताजी है?
Brother, which green vegetable is fresh today?
A standard way to start a conversation with a vendor.
आपको ज्यादा हरी सब्जी खानी चाहिए।
You should eat more green vegetables.
Common medical advice for a healthy lifestyle.
आज रात को सिर्फ हरी सब्जी और रोटी बनाएंगे।
Tonight we will only make green vegetables and roti.
Suggesting a light and healthy meal.
मुझे फिर से हरी सब्जी नहीं खानी!
I don't want to eat green vegetables again!
Expressing typical childhood dislike for healthy food.
मैंने तुम्हारे लिए ताजी हरी सब्जी बनाई है, चुपचाप खा लो।
I have made fresh green vegetables for you, eat them quietly.
Shows the nurturing (and firm) side of Indian parenting.
हरी सब्जी में बहुत आयरन होता है।
Green vegetables contain a lot of iron.
Discussing nutritional benefits formally.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence about health.
सेहत के लिए ___ बहुत अच्छी होती है।
`हरी सब्जी` (green vegetables) is the only option that fits the context of being good for health.
How would you ask a vendor for green vegetables?
क्या आपके पास ___ है?
You are at a market, so asking for `हरी सब्जी` (green vegetables) makes the most sense.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality of 'Hari Sabzi'
Talking to siblings or kids about dinner.
Ghas-phus (Grass) khalo!
Buying from a vendor or talking to friends.
Hari sabzi de do.
Doctor's advice or health articles.
Hari sabzi ka sevan karein.
Where to use 'Hari Sabzi'
Vegetable Market
Asking for fresh stock.
Home Kitchen
Deciding the daily menu.
Doctor's Office
Discussing diet plans.
Gym/Fitness
Talking about meal prep.
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Mostly, but not exclusively. It includes leafy greens like पालक (spinach) and non-leafy green ones like भिंडी (okra) or लौकी (bottle gourd).
Not really. सब्जी usually implies a cooked dish. For a raw salad, use the word सलाद (salad).
It can be both. हरी सब्जी is often used as a collective category, but हरी सब्जियाँ is the specific plural form.
It is neutral. You can use it with a vegetable seller or in a formal health report without changing the words.
There isn't a direct opposite, but people might contrast it with भारी खाना (heavy food) or जंक फूड (junk food).
Yes, you can ask if they have any हरी सब्जी options, though restaurants usually list specific dish names like पालक पनीर.
No, सब्जी is strictly for vegetables. Fruit is called फल (phal).
Due to high rates of vegetarianism, हरी सब्जी is the primary source of vitamins and minerals in the Indian diet.
Yes, most people will understand, but using the Hindi phrase हरी सब्जी sounds much more natural in a local market.
A common mistake is calling a green fruit a हरी सब्जी. Remember, it must be a vegetable used for cooking.
관련 표현
ताजी सब्जियाँ
Fresh vegetables
सादा खाना
Simple/plain food
घर का खाना
Home-cooked food
फल-सब्जी
Fruits and vegetables
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