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धनिया

dhaniya /dʱə.ni.jɑː/

Dhaniya refers to the coriander plant, widely used in Indian cuisine. It includes both the fresh green leaves (cilantro) used for garnishing and the dried seeds used as a spice.

Examples

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सब्जी में थोड़ा हरा धनिया डाल दीजिए।

Please add some fresh coriander to the vegetable dish.

2

खाद्य विभाग धनिया के निर्यात की गुणवत्ता की जाँच करेगा।

The food department will check the quality of coriander exports.

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मम्मी, धनिया खत्म हो गया है क्या?

Mom, is the coriander finished?

Word Family

Noun
धनिया
Adjective
धनियाई
Related
धनिए
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Dhan' (wealth); a handful of green coriander makes any dish look rich and tasty.

Quick Quiz

माँ ने दाल के ऊपर हरा ____ सजाया।

Correct!

The correct answer is: धनिया

Examples

1

सब्जी में थोड़ा हरा धनिया डाल दीजिए।

everyday

Please add some fresh coriander to the vegetable dish.

2

खाद्य विभाग धनिया के निर्यात की गुणवत्ता की जाँच करेगा।

formal

The food department will check the quality of coriander exports.

3

मम्मी, धनिया खत्म हो गया है क्या?

informal

Mom, is the coriander finished?

4

धनिया का वैज्ञानिक नाम कोरिएंड्रम सैटिवम है।

academic

The scientific name of coriander is Coriandrum sativum.

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हमारी कंपनी जैविक धनिया पाउडर का व्यापार करती है।

business

Our company trades in organic coriander powder.

Word Family

Noun
धनिया
Adjective
धनियाई
Related
धनिए

Common Collocations

धनिया पाउडर coriander powder
धनिया की चटनी coriander chutney
हरा धनिया fresh/green coriander
धनिया पत्ता coriander leaf
साबुत धनिया whole coriander seeds

Common Phrases

धनिया-मिर्ची

coriander and chilies (often requested for free from vendors)

धनिया बोना

to sow coriander seeds

ताज़ा धनिया

fresh coriander

Often Confused With

धनिया vs पुदीना

Dhaniya is coriander/cilantro with rounded leaf edges, while Pudina is mint with jagged edges and a cooling taste.

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Usage Notes

The word 'Dhaniya' can refer to both the herb and the spice. Use 'Hara Dhaniya' specifically for the fresh leaves.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse the seeds (spice) with the leaves (herb) because they share the same name.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Dhan' (wealth); a handful of green coriander makes any dish look rich and tasty.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Dhanyak' (धान्यक).

Grammar Patterns

Masculine noun Oblique singular form: धनिए (dhaniye) Remains धनिया in direct plural
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Cultural Context

In India, it is a common tradition for vegetable vendors to give a small amount of fresh coriander and green chilies for free as a courtesy to regular customers.

Quick Quiz

माँ ने दाल के ऊपर हरा ____ सजाया।

Correct!

The correct answer is: धनिया

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