आलू
A potato, which is a common starchy edible tuber vegetable used in a wide variety of dishes. It is a staple food in Hindi-speaking regions and is known for its versatility in cooking.
Examples
3 of 5मुझे आलू की सब्ज़ी बहुत पसंद है।
I like potato curry very much.
कृषि विभाग ने आलू के उत्पादन पर रिपोर्ट प्रस्तुत की।
The Department of Agriculture presented a report on potato production.
अरे भाई, थोड़े आलू और दे देना।
Hey brother, give me some more potatoes.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Aloo' as being in 'All' (pronounced similarly) Indian recipes, because potatoes are found in almost every meal!
Quick Quiz
मुझे नाश्ते में _____ का पराठा पसंद है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: आलू
Examples
मुझे आलू की सब्ज़ी बहुत पसंद है।
everydayI like potato curry very much.
कृषि विभाग ने आलू के उत्पादन पर रिपोर्ट प्रस्तुत की।
formalThe Department of Agriculture presented a report on potato production.
अरे भाई, थोड़े आलू और दे देना।
informalHey brother, give me some more potatoes.
आलू में स्टार्च और विटामिन सी की प्रचुर मात्रा होती है।
academicPotatoes contain an abundant amount of starch and Vitamin C.
इस महीने आलू के थोक दामों में गिरावट आई है।
businessThe wholesale prices of potatoes have decreased this month.
Synonyms
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
आलू होना
To be very common or ubiquitous (slang)
दम आलू
A popular slow-cooked potato dish
आलू-पूरी
A classic breakfast combination of potato curry and fried bread
Often Confused With
Bhaloo means 'bear' (animal). The difference is only the starting consonant 'Bh' vs 'A'.
Baloo means 'sand'. It sounds similar but changes the meaning entirely.
Usage Notes
Aloo is a masculine noun. It remains the same in its singular and plural direct forms, but changes to 'aaluon' in the oblique plural (e.g., when followed by a postposition).
Common Mistakes
Beginners often mispronounce it as 'Allu' with a short 'u', whereas it should be a long 'oo' sound (Ālū). Also, avoid confusing the spelling with 'Bhalu'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Aloo' as being in 'All' (pronounced similarly) Indian recipes, because potatoes are found in almost every meal!
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'ālu' (आलु), which originally referred to various edible roots or tubers.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The potato is often called the 'King of Vegetables' in India because it is used in almost every household regardless of social or economic status.
Quick Quiz
मुझे नाश्ते में _____ का पराठा पसंद है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: आलू
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