लकड़ी
Lakṛī refers to wood, the hard fibrous material that makes up the trunk and branches of trees. It is a fundamental material used in construction, furniture making, and as a source of fuel.
Examples
3 of 5यह मेज़ पुरानी लकड़ी की बनी है।
This table is made of old wood.
पर्यावरण संरक्षण के लिए लकड़ी की कटाई पर रोक आवश्यक है।
Restricting the cutting of wood is necessary for environmental protection.
चलो, आग जलाने के लिए थोड़ी लकड़ी ढूँढते हैं।
Come on, let's find some wood to start a fire.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize a girl (Larkī) carrying a bundle of wood (Lakṛī). The 'k' and 'r' swap places for wood.
Quick Quiz
बढ़ई ____ से सुंदर कुर्सी बना रहा है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: लकड़ी
Examples
यह मेज़ पुरानी लकड़ी की बनी है।
everydayThis table is made of old wood.
पर्यावरण संरक्षण के लिए लकड़ी की कटाई पर रोक आवश्यक है।
formalRestricting the cutting of wood is necessary for environmental protection.
चलो, आग जलाने के लिए थोड़ी लकड़ी ढूँढते हैं।
informalCome on, let's find some wood to start a fire.
लकड़ी ऊष्मा का कुचालक होती है।
academicWood is a poor conductor of heat.
हमारी कंपनी उच्च गुणवत्ता वाली लकड़ी का निर्यात करती है।
businessOur company exports high-quality wood.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
अंधे की लकड़ी
A person's only support (literally: a blind man's stick)
लकड़ी होना
To become very thin or stiff
आग में लकड़ी डालना
To fuel the fire / to aggravate a situation
Often Confused With
Larkī means 'girl'; Lakṛī means 'wood'. The difference lies in the placement of the 'r/ṛ' sound.
Usage Notes
लकड़ी is a feminine noun. It can refer to a single stick or the material wood in general.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse it with 'Larkī' (girl). Also, remember that the plural form is 'Lakṛiyā̃'.
Memory Tip
Visualize a girl (Larkī) carrying a bundle of wood (Lakṛī). The 'k' and 'r' swap places for wood.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Lakuṭa' which means a stick or a club.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In rural India, wood (lakṛī) is still a primary source of fuel for traditional clay stoves called 'chulhas'.
Quick Quiz
बढ़ई ____ से सुंदर कुर्सी बना रहा है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: लकड़ी
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