सलाद
A dish consisting of a mixture of small pieces of food, usually raw vegetables or fruits. In Hindi, it is commonly served as a fresh side dish accompanying the main meal to provide crunch and nutrition.
Examples
3 of 5मुझे ताज़ा सलाद खाना पसंद है।
I like to eat fresh salad.
क्या आप भोजन के साथ सलाद लेना चाहेंगे?
Would you like to have salad with your meal?
अरे, सलाद में थोड़ा नमक और डाल दे।
Hey, add a little more salt to the salad.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
It is a cognate! It sounds exactly like the English word 'Salad', so you already know it. Just remember the Hindi 'd' is softer (dental).
Quick Quiz
सेहत के लिए रोज़ _____ खाना चाहिए।
Correct!
The correct answer is: सलाद
Examples
मुझे ताज़ा सलाद खाना पसंद है।
everydayI like to eat fresh salad.
क्या आप भोजन के साथ सलाद लेना चाहेंगे?
formalWould you like to have salad with your meal?
अरे, सलाद में थोड़ा नमक और डाल दे।
informalHey, add a little more salt to the salad.
स्वास्थ्य के लिए आहार में सलाद का होना आवश्यक है।
academicThe inclusion of salad in the diet is essential for health.
हमारी कंपनी अब लंच में जैविक सलाद विकल्प प्रदान करती है।
businessOur company now provides organic salad options for lunch.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
सलाद की प्लेट
a plate of salad
सलाद सजाना
to garnish/decorate salad
हरा सलाद
green salad
Often Confused With
Kachumber specifically refers to finely chopped onion, tomato, and cucumber, while Salad is a general term.
Usage Notes
The word is borrowed from English and is used identically. It is treated as a masculine noun in Hindi grammar.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use the feminine gender (e.g., 'सलाद अच्छी है') because many food items ending in 'd' sounds can be confusing, but it is correctly used as masculine ('सलाद अच्छा है').
Memory Tip
It is a cognate! It sounds exactly like the English word 'Salad', so you already know it. Just remember the Hindi 'd' is softer (dental).
Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'salad', which originates from the Vulgar Latin 'salata' (salted).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Indian cuisine, a basic salad usually consists of sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and green chilies, seasoned with lemon juice and chaat masala.
Quick Quiz
सेहत के लिए रोज़ _____ खाना चाहिए।
Correct!
The correct answer is: सलाद
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