कागज
A material produced in thin sheets from wood pulp or other fibers, primarily used for writing, printing, or drawing. In an educational context, it refers to the physical medium used by students and teachers for notes, exams, and documentation.
Examples
3 of 5मुझे अपनी पेंटिंग के लिए एक सफेद कागज चाहिए।
I need a white paper for my painting.
कृपया आवेदन पत्र के साथ सभी आवश्यक कागज जमा करें।
Please submit all necessary papers along with the application form.
क्या तुम्हारे पास एक रफ कागज का टुकड़ा है?
Do you have a piece of rough paper?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Cage' (sounds like Kag-). Imagine writing a secret message on a piece of paper (Kaagaz) and sliding it into a bird cage.
Quick Quiz
मेरे पास लिखने के लिए ____ नहीं है, क्या आप मुझे एक दे सकते हैं?
Correct!
The correct answer is: कागज
Examples
मुझे अपनी पेंटिंग के लिए एक सफेद कागज चाहिए।
everydayI need a white paper for my painting.
कृपया आवेदन पत्र के साथ सभी आवश्यक कागज जमा करें।
formalPlease submit all necessary papers along with the application form.
क्या तुम्हारे पास एक रफ कागज का टुकड़ा है?
informalDo you have a piece of rough paper?
छात्रों को परीक्षा के दौरान केवल नीले पेन और कागज का उपयोग करना चाहिए।
academicStudents should use only blue pens and paper during the exam.
इस सौदे के कागजों पर हस्ताक्षर कल किए जाएंगे।
businessThe papers for this deal will be signed tomorrow.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
कागजी घोड़े दौड़ाना
To do a lot of useless paperwork/planning without results
कोरा कागज होना
To be completely blank or naive (like a blank sheet)
कागज काले करना
To waste paper by writing something useless
Often Confused With
Panna specifically refers to a 'page' of a book, while Kaagaz refers to the material or a loose sheet.
Kaagaz is a general term for paper, whereas Kaagazaat is the plural form usually reserved for legal or official documents.
Usage Notes
Kaagaz is a masculine noun. It can be used as an uncountable noun for the material or a countable noun when referring to specific documents.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the plural 'kaagaze' incorrectly; the plural remains 'kaagaz' in the direct case and 'kaagazon' in the oblique case.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Cage' (sounds like Kag-). Imagine writing a secret message on a piece of paper (Kaagaz) and sliding it into a bird cage.
Word Origin
Derived from the Persian word 'kāġaz', which has roots in Middle Iranian languages.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Indian households, it is considered disrespectful to touch paper or books with your feet, as they are associated with Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge.
Quick Quiz
मेरे पास लिखने के लिए ____ नहीं है, क्या आप मुझे एक दे सकते हैं?
Correct!
The correct answer is: कागज
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