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प्याज

pyaaz /pjaːd͡ʒ/

A common bulb vegetable with a strong smell and pungent taste, consisting of several layers. It is a fundamental ingredient in Indian cooking used for bases in curries or eaten raw in salads.

Examples

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1

माँ रसोई में प्याज काट रही हैं।

Mother is cutting onions in the kitchen.

2

प्याज का उत्पादन इस वर्ष कम हुआ है।

Onion production has decreased this year.

3

अरे यार, प्याज बहुत महंगा हो गया है।

Hey friend, onions have become very expensive.

Word Family

Noun
प्याज
Adjective
प्याजी
Related
प्याजवाला
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Memory Tip

Think of an onion's 'juice' (sounds like 'j' in Pyaaj) making you cry.

Quick Quiz

मैंने सलाद के लिए बारीक ____ काटा।

Correct!

The correct answer is: प्याज

Examples

1

माँ रसोई में प्याज काट रही हैं।

everyday

Mother is cutting onions in the kitchen.

2

प्याज का उत्पादन इस वर्ष कम हुआ है।

formal

Onion production has decreased this year.

3

अरे यार, प्याज बहुत महंगा हो गया है।

informal

Hey friend, onions have become very expensive.

4

प्याज वनस्पति विज्ञान में 'एलीयम सेपा' (Allium cepa) कहलाता है।

academic

The onion is known as 'Allium cepa' in botany.

5

हमने प्याज के थोक भाव की जांच की।

business

We checked the wholesale prices of onions.

Word Family

Noun
प्याज
Adjective
प्याजी
Related
प्याजवाला

Common Collocations

कच्चा प्याज raw onion
प्याज काटना to chop onions
भुना हुआ प्याज sautéed onion
प्याज का रस onion juice
प्याज की चटनी onion chutney

Common Phrases

प्याज-रोटी खाना

To live on very basic food/poverty

प्याज के छिलके उतारना

To reveal something layer by layer

आँखों में प्याज लगना

Eyes stinging/tearing due to onions

Often Confused With

प्याज vs प्यास

Pyaas means 'thirst', whereas Pyaaj means 'onion'.

प्याज vs पाँव

Paon means 'foot', which sounds slightly similar to beginners.

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Usage Notes

प्याज is a masculine noun. It is often used with the verb 'काटना' (to cut) or 'भूनना' (to sauté).

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Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 'Pyaaj' (onion) with 'Pyaas' (thirst). Remember that 'j' is for the vegetable.

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Memory Tip

Think of an onion's 'juice' (sounds like 'j' in Pyaaj) making you cry.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Persian word 'piyāz'.

Grammar Patterns

Masculine gender Direct plural: प्याज (remains same) Oblique plural: प्याजों
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Cultural Context

In India, onion prices are so significant that they can influence political elections and are a staple in almost every household regardless of class.

Quick Quiz

मैंने सलाद के लिए बारीक ____ काटा।

Correct!

The correct answer is: प्याज

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