अदरक
Adrak refers to ginger, a pungent and aromatic spice derived from the rhizome of the Zingiber officinale plant. It is widely used in Indian cuisine for its flavor and in traditional medicine for its digestive and anti-inflammatory properties.
Examples
3 of 5मुझे अदरक वाली चाय बहुत पसंद है।
I like ginger tea very much.
अदरक के औषधीय गुणों का वर्णन आयुर्वेद में विस्तार से किया गया है।
The medicinal properties of ginger are described in detail in Ayurveda.
अरे, सब्ज़ी में थोड़ा और अदरक डाल दे।
Hey, put a bit more ginger in the curry.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Add-Rock'. You 'Add' a 'Rock'-like root to your tea to make it taste better.
Quick Quiz
सर्दियों में _____ वाली चाय पीना सेहत के लिए अच्छा है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
मुझे अदरक वाली चाय बहुत पसंद है।
everydayI like ginger tea very much.
अदरक के औषधीय गुणों का वर्णन आयुर्वेद में विस्तार से किया गया है।
formalThe medicinal properties of ginger are described in detail in Ayurveda.
अरे, सब्ज़ी में थोड़ा और अदरक डाल दे।
informalHey, put a bit more ginger in the curry.
अदरक की खेती के लिए गर्म और आर्द्र जलवायु की आवश्यकता होती है।
academicGinger cultivation requires a hot and humid climate.
हमारी कंपनी जैविक अदरक के निर्यात पर ध्यान केंद्रित कर रही है।
businessOur company is focusing on the export of organic ginger.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
बंदर क्या जाने अदरक का स्वाद
A monkey wouldn't know the taste of ginger (used for someone who can't appreciate quality).
अदरक की तरह बढ़ना
To grow like ginger (growing in a messy or out-of-shape manner).
अदरक चबाना
To chew ginger (often used in the context of taking a home remedy).
Often Confused With
Both are roots, but turmeric is bright yellow inside and has a different flavor profile.
Taro root (Arbi) looks similar in shape but is starchy and used as a vegetable, not a spice.
Usage Notes
अदरक is a masculine noun. It is most commonly used in its fresh form in cooking, but the dried version is specifically called 'Sonth' (सोंठ).
Common Mistakes
Learners often treat it as feminine because it ends with a consonant, but it is masculine (e.g., 'अदरक अच्छा है' not 'अदरक अच्छी है').
Memory Tip
Think of 'Add-Rock'. You 'Add' a 'Rock'-like root to your tea to make it taste better.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Ardraka' (आर्द्रक), which literally means 'moist' or 'fresh'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Indian households, 'Adrak wali chai' is the go-to home remedy for common colds, coughs, and sore throats.
Quick Quiz
सर्दियों में _____ वाली चाय पीना सेहत के लिए अच्छा है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
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