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सलाद

salaad /sə.lɑːd̪/

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

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1

मुझे ताज़ा सलाद खाना पसंद है।

I like to eat fresh salad.

2

क्या आप भोजन के साथ सलाद लेना चाहेंगे?

Would you like to have salad with your meal?

3

अरे, सलाद में थोड़ा नमक और डाल दे।

Hey, add a little more salt to the salad.

Word Family

Noun
सलाद
Adjective
सलादी
Related
सलाद-पत्ता
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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

1

मुझे ताज़ा सलाद खाना पसंद है।

everyday

I like to eat fresh salad.

2

क्या आप भोजन के साथ सलाद लेना चाहेंगे?

formal

Would you like to have salad with your meal?

3

अरे, सलाद में थोड़ा नमक और डाल दे।

informal

Hey, add a little more salt to the salad.

4

स्वास्थ्य के लिए आहार में सलाद का होना आवश्यक है।

academic

The inclusion of salad in the diet is essential for health.

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हमारी कंपनी अब लंच में जैविक सलाद विकल्प प्रदान करती है।

business

Our company now provides organic salad options for lunch.

Word Family

Noun
सलाद
Adjective
सलादी
Related
सलाद-पत्ता

Common Collocations

ताज़ा सलाद fresh salad
सलाद बनाना to make salad
फलों का सलाद fruit salad
सलाद काटना to chop salad
सलाद ड्रेसिंग salad dressing

Common Phrases

सलाद की प्लेट

a plate of salad

सलाद सजाना

to garnish/decorate salad

हरा सलाद

green salad

Often Confused With

सलाद vs कचूमर

Kachumber specifically refers to finely chopped onion, tomato, and cucumber, while Salad is a general term.

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Usage Notes

The word is borrowed from English and is used identically. It is treated as a masculine noun in Hindi grammar.

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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').

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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).

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Word Origin

Borrowed from English 'salad', which originates from the Vulgar Latin 'salata' (salted).

Grammar Patterns

Masculine noun Singular and Plural (direct case) remain 'सलाद' Oblique plural: सलाद़ों
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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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