A1 noun Neutral

मांग

/mɑːŋɡ/

The term 'māṅg' refers to the desire or requirement for a particular product or service by consumers. In a broader sense, it signifies a request or a formal claim made by someone for something they need or want.

Examples

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बाजार में ताजे फलों की बहुत मांग है।

There is a high demand for fresh fruits in the market.

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सरकार ने किसानों की मांग स्वीकार कर ली है।

The government has accepted the demand of the farmers.

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तुम्हारी हर मांग पूरी करना मुश्किल है।

It is difficult to fulfill your every demand.

Word Family

Noun
मांग
Verb
मांगना
Adjective
मांगनेवाला
Related
मांगकर्ता
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'M' in Market; Demand (Maang) drives the Market.

Quick Quiz

गर्मी के मौसम में ठंडे पानी की ___ बढ़ जाती है।

Correct!

The correct answer is: मांग

Examples

1

बाजार में ताजे फलों की बहुत मांग है।

everyday

There is a high demand for fresh fruits in the market.

2

सरकार ने किसानों की मांग स्वीकार कर ली है।

formal

The government has accepted the demand of the farmers.

3

तुम्हारी हर मांग पूरी करना मुश्किल है।

informal

It is difficult to fulfill your every demand.

4

अर्थशास्त्र में मांग और आपूर्ति का गहरा संबंध है।

academic

In economics, there is a deep relationship between demand and supply.

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त्योहारों के दौरान नए कपड़ों की मांग बढ़ जाती है।

business

The demand for new clothes increases during festivals.

Word Family

Noun
मांग
Verb
मांगना
Adjective
मांगनेवाला
Related
मांगकर्ता

Common Collocations

भारी मांग heavy demand
मांग पूरी करना to fulfill a demand
बाजार की मांग market demand
मांग में वृद्धि increase in demand
जायज मांग legitimate demand

Common Phrases

मांग में होना

to be in demand

मांग पत्र

requisition letter

मांग उठाना

to raise a demand

Often Confused With

मांग vs मंगा

Manga is a verb form meaning 'ordered/summoned', while Maang is the noun for 'demand'.

मांग vs मांग (hair parting)

The same spelling can also mean the parting of hair on the head, usually distinguished by context.

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Usage Notes

Use 'māṅg' when discussing consumer interest in products or when someone makes a request for their rights or needs.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use the verb 'maangna' (to ask/demand) when they should use the noun 'maang' (demand) to describe market conditions.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'M' in Market; Demand (Maang) drives the Market.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old Indo-Aryan root 'mārg' or 'māṅg', relating to seeking or searching.

Grammar Patterns

Feminine noun Plural form: मांगें (māṅgeṃ) Often used with the verb 'बढ़ना' (to increase) or 'घटना' (to decrease)
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Cultural Context

In Indian culture, 'maang' also refers to the hair parting where married women apply sindoor, symbolizing their marital status.

Quick Quiz

गर्मी के मौसम में ठंडे पानी की ___ बढ़ जाती है।

Correct!

The correct answer is: मांग

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A1

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A1

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छूट

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रसीद

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भुगतान

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नकद

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खाता

A1

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बिक्री

A1

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अदला-बदली

A1

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दुकान

A1

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