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सेब

seb /seb/

A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and firm, white flesh that is grown on trees. It is a common staple fruit in Hindi-speaking regions, often eaten raw or used in juices and desserts.

Examples

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1

मैं रोज़ सुबह एक सेब खाता हूँ।

I eat an apple every morning.

2

कृषि प्रदर्शनी के लिए सर्वोत्तम सेब का चयन किया गया।

The best apple was selected for the agricultural exhibition.

3

अरे, यह सेब तो बहुत खट्टा है!

Hey, this apple is very sour!

Word Family

Noun
सेब
Related
सेब की खेती
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Seb' as sounding like 'Save' — eating an apple will 'save' your health.

Quick Quiz

टोकरी में एक लाल ___ रखा है।

Correct!

The correct answer is: सेब

Examples

1

मैं रोज़ सुबह एक सेब खाता हूँ।

everyday

I eat an apple every morning.

2

कृषि प्रदर्शनी के लिए सर्वोत्तम सेब का चयन किया गया।

formal

The best apple was selected for the agricultural exhibition.

3

अरे, यह सेब तो बहुत खट्टा है!

informal

Hey, this apple is very sour!

4

हिमाचल प्रदेश में सेब का उत्पादन प्रमुख आर्थिक गतिविधि है।

academic

Apple production is a major economic activity in Himachal Pradesh.

5

हमारी कंपनी ताज़ा सेब के आयात का व्यापार करती है।

business

Our company deals in the business of importing fresh apples.

Word Family

Noun
सेब
Related
सेब की खेती

Common Collocations

लाल सेब red apple
सेब का रस apple juice
ताज़ा सेब fresh apple
सेब का पेड़ apple tree
मीठा सेब sweet apple

Common Phrases

सेब की तरह लाल गाल

Cheeks as red as an apple (used to describe health/beauty)

रोज़ एक सेब खाओ, डॉक्टर को दूर भगाओ

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

सेब सा चमकना

To shine like an apple

Often Confused With

सेब vs सब

Pronounced 'sab', meaning 'all' or 'everything', whereas 'seb' has a long 'e' sound.

सेब vs सेवा

Means 'service', which sounds slightly similar but has a different vowel ending.

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Usage Notes

The word 'सेब' is a masculine noun. In the plural form, it remains 'सेब' unless followed by a postposition, in which case it becomes 'सेबों'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use feminine verbs with 'सेब' because many fruits end in 'a' or 'i', but 'सेब' is strictly masculine (e.g., 'सेब मीठा है', not 'मीठी').

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Seb' as sounding like 'Save' — eating an apple will 'save' your health.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Persian word 'seb' (سیب).

Grammar Patterns

Masculine gender Plural remains 'सेब' in direct case Oblique plural is 'सेबों'
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Cultural Context

Apples in India are primarily associated with the northern hilly states like Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, often referred to as the 'fruit bowl' of the country.

Quick Quiz

टोकरी में एक लाल ___ रखा है।

Correct!

The correct answer is: सेब

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