टमाटर
A tomato is a round, red fruit commonly treated as a vegetable in cooking. It is a fundamental ingredient in Indian cuisine, used to provide a tangy base for curries, dals, and chutneys.
Examples
3 of 5मुझे बाज़ार से एक किलो टमाटर चाहिए।
I need one kilo of tomatoes from the market.
कृपया ताज़ा और लाल टमाटरों का ही चयन करें।
Please select only fresh and red tomatoes.
अरे, टमाटर काटना मत भूलना!
Hey, don't forget to chop the tomatoes!
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
It sounds almost exactly like the English word 'Tomato'. Just emphasize the 'T' and add an 'ar' at the end: Ta-ma-tar.
Quick Quiz
सब्जी बनाने के लिए लाल ______ काट लो।
Correct!
The correct answer is: टमाटर
Examples
मुझे बाज़ार से एक किलो टमाटर चाहिए।
everydayI need one kilo of tomatoes from the market.
कृपया ताज़ा और लाल टमाटरों का ही चयन करें।
formalPlease select only fresh and red tomatoes.
अरे, टमाटर काटना मत भूलना!
informalHey, don't forget to chop the tomatoes!
टमाटर में लाइकोपीन नामक एंटीऑक्सीडेंट प्रचुर मात्रा में पाया जाता है।
academicTomatoes contain a high amount of an antioxidant called lycopene.
इस तिमाही में टमाटर के थोक भाव में गिरावट आई है।
businessThere has been a decrease in the wholesale prices of tomatoes this quarter.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
टमाटर जैसा लाल
red like a tomato (used to describe blushing or anger)
टमाटर के भाव बिकना
to be sold at the price of tomatoes (referring to price fluctuations)
लाल-लाल टमाटर
bright red tomatoes (emphatic description)
Often Confused With
'Tamtam' refers to a horse-drawn carriage, while 'Tamatar' is the vegetable.
'Amrud' is guava; learners sometimes mix up common food names.
Usage Notes
The word is masculine in gender. In Hindi cooking, it is almost always paired with onions and ginger-garlic paste to create the 'masala' base.
Common Mistakes
Learners often think it might be feminine because it is a fruit/vegetable, but it is masculine: 'लाल टमाटर' (not 'लाली टमाटर').
Memory Tip
It sounds almost exactly like the English word 'Tomato'. Just emphasize the 'T' and add an 'ar' at the end: Ta-ma-tar.
Word Origin
Borrowed from the English word 'tomato', which originates from the Spanish 'tomate'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Tomatoes are indispensable in Indian kitchens, often referred to as the 'king of tang' in modern Indian curries.
Quick Quiz
सब्जी बनाने के लिए लाल ______ काट लो।
Correct!
The correct answer is: टमाटर
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