A1 noun Neutral

मथना

mathna /mət̪ʰ.naː/

To churn or vigorously stir a liquid (like milk or curd) to extract something or blend it. It is also used figuratively to describe deep thinking or the process of analyzing complex information.

Examples

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1

दादी सुबह-सुबह दही मथ रही हैं।

Grandmother is churning the curd early in the morning.

2

दुग्धशाला में मशीनों द्वारा दूध मथने का कार्य किया जाता है।

The work of churning milk is done by machines in the dairy.

3

अरे, बस लस्सी मथ दो और पी लो।

Hey, just churn the lassi and drink it.

Word Family

Noun
मंथन
Verb
मथना
Adjective
मथा हुआ
Related
मथनी
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Math'. Just as you churn numbers in your head to solve a 'Math' problem, 'Math-na' means to churn.

Quick Quiz

माँ रसोई में मक्खन निकालने के लिए दूध ______ रही है।

Correct!

The correct answer is: मथ

Examples

1

दादी सुबह-सुबह दही मथ रही हैं।

everyday

Grandmother is churning the curd early in the morning.

2

दुग्धशाला में मशीनों द्वारा दूध मथने का कार्य किया जाता है।

formal

The work of churning milk is done by machines in the dairy.

3

अरे, बस लस्सी मथ दो और पी लो।

informal

Hey, just churn the lassi and drink it.

4

प्राचीन ग्रंथों में समुद्र मथने की कथा प्रसिद्ध है।

academic

The story of churning the ocean is famous in ancient texts.

5

नयी रणनीति बनाने के लिए हमें आंकड़ों को अच्छी तरह मथना होगा।

business

We will have to analyze (churn) the data thoroughly to create a new strategy.

Word Family

Noun
मंथन
Verb
मथना
Adjective
मथा हुआ
Related
मथनी

Common Collocations

दही मथना to churn curd
मक्खन मथना to churn butter
दिमाग मथना to rack one's brain
विचार मथना to deliberate over thoughts
मथनी से मथना to churn with a churning stick

Common Phrases

समुद्र मंथन

Churning of the ocean (mythological event)

जी मथना

To feel nauseous or restless

दिमाग मथ डालना

To confuse or exhaust the mind through deep thinking

Often Confused With

मथना vs मढ़ना

मथना vs मरना

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Usage Notes

While literally used for dairy products, it is very common in literary and business Hindi to describe 'brainstorming' or 'deep analysis'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often forget that मथना is a transitive verb and requires the 'ne' (ने) particle with the subject in the simple past tense.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Math'. Just as you churn numbers in your head to solve a 'Math' problem, 'Math-na' means to churn.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit root 'manth' (मन्थ्), which means to shake, stir, or agitate.

Grammar Patterns

Transitive verb (सकर्मक क्रिया) Follows the 'ne' rule in perfective tenses Infinitive ends in -ना
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Cultural Context

Churning butter (Makhan) is a significant cultural image in India, often associated with the childhood of Lord Krishna.

Quick Quiz

माँ रसोई में मक्खन निकालने के लिए दूध ______ रही है।

Correct!

The correct answer is: मथ

More action words

भागना

A1

To run away, flee, or escape from a person, place, or situation. It can also refer to running very quickly in a general sense or avoiding responsibilities.

लेटना

A1

To lie down or recline one's body in a horizontal position, usually for rest or sleep. It refers to the physical act of resting on a surface like a bed, sofa, or the ground.

चखना

A1

In Hindi, 'चखना' (chakhnā) as a noun refers to savory snacks or appetizers, typically spicy or salty, that are served alongside drinks or before a main meal. It is derived from the verb of the same name which means 'to taste', representing small portions meant for savoring.

भूनना

A1

To cook food by applying direct heat or roasting in a pan with little to no oil. It is a fundamental technique in Indian cooking used for spices, grains, and vegetables to enhance their flavor and aroma.

तलना

A1

To cook food in hot fat or oil, typically in a pan or wok. It is a fundamental cooking technique in Indian cuisine used for making snacks and main dishes.

छीलना

A1

To remove the outer skin or layer of something, typically a fruit or vegetable, using a knife or peeler. It also refers to scraping or grazing one's skin due to an accident.

पीसना

A1

To crush or rub something into a fine powder or a smooth paste, usually using a machine, mill, or mortar and pestle. In a figurative sense, it can also refer to working very hard or being oppressed.

पकाना

A1

To cook food by applying heat or to cause something to ripen. It is a transitive verb used when an agent prepares a meal or when a person bores someone with excessive talk in a metaphorical sense.

मिलाना

A1

To combine, mix, or blend two or more things together into a single whole. It can also refer to the act of introducing people, shaking hands, or comparing/matching items.

छानना

A1

To separate solids from liquids or fine particles from coarse ones using a sieve or filter. It is also commonly used figuratively to mean searching a place or information thoroughly.

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