जौ
Barley is a hardy cereal grain that is a member of the grass family. In Hindi, 'जौ' refers to this grain which is commonly used in traditional diets, health drinks like barley water, and religious rituals.
Examples
3 of 5आजकल लोग जौ की रोटी खाना पसंद करते हैं।
Nowadays people like to eat barley bread.
कृषि विभाग ने इस वर्ष जौ की खेती के लिए नई नियमावली जारी की है।
The Department of Agriculture has issued new guidelines for barley cultivation this year.
अरे, क्या तुम्हें पता है कि जौ का पानी सेहत के लिए बहुत अच्छा होता है?
Hey, do you know that barley water is very good for health?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Jau' sounding like 'Jaw'. Imagine you need to chew healthy barley to keep your 'Jaw' strong.
Quick Quiz
गर्मी के मौसम में ______ का पानी पीना स्वास्थ्यवर्धक होता है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: जौ
Examples
आजकल लोग जौ की रोटी खाना पसंद करते हैं।
everydayNowadays people like to eat barley bread.
कृषि विभाग ने इस वर्ष जौ की खेती के लिए नई नियमावली जारी की है।
formalThe Department of Agriculture has issued new guidelines for barley cultivation this year.
अरे, क्या तुम्हें पता है कि जौ का पानी सेहत के लिए बहुत अच्छा होता है?
informalHey, do you know that barley water is very good for health?
जौ की फसल रबी ऋतु के दौरान उगाई जाती है।
academicThe barley crop is grown during the Rabi season.
हमारी कंपनी ने जौ के निर्यात के लिए एक नया अनुबंध किया है।
businessOur company has entered into a new contract for the export of barley.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
जौ-जौ का हिसाब देना
to give a detailed account of every little thing
जौ के दाने
barley grains
जौ की बालियाँ
ears of barley
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
The word 'जौ' is a masculine noun. It is often used in the context of health foods or during traditional Indian ceremonies like 'Havan'.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often confuse 'जौ' (Jau) with 'ज्वार' (Jowar) due to the similar initial sound, but they are different cereal types.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Jau' sounding like 'Jaw'. Imagine you need to chew healthy barley to keep your 'Jaw' strong.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'यव' (Yava), which means barley.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Barley is considered an auspicious grain in Hinduism and is frequently used as an offering in sacred fire rituals (Havan).
Quick Quiz
गर्मी के मौसम में ______ का पानी पीना स्वास्थ्यवर्धक होता है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: जौ
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