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मुलायम रबड़

soft eraser

字面意思: soft eraser

Use this phrase when you need a high-quality eraser that cleans pencil marks smoothly.

15秒了解

  • A soft eraser that doesn't damage paper.
  • Used in schools, offices, and art shops.
  • Combines 'mulāyam' (soft) with 'rabaṛ' (eraser/rubber).

意思

A 'mulāyam rabaṛ' refers to a high-quality, soft eraser that removes pencil marks easily without damaging the paper. It's the kind of stationery every student hopes to find in their pencil box.

关键例句

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At a stationery shop

भैया, मुझे एक अच्छा और मुलायम रबड़ दिखाइए।

Brother, please show me a good and soft eraser.

😊
2

Borrowing from a classmate

क्या तुम्हारे पास मुलायम रबड़ है? मेरा वाला बहुत सख्त है।

Do you have a soft eraser? Mine is very hard.

🤝
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In an art class

ड्राइंग के लिए हमेशा मुलायम रबड़ का इस्तेमाल करें।

Always use a soft eraser for drawing.

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文化背景

Stationery holds a special place in Indian school culture, where 'pencil-rubber' are the first tools a child masters. The phrase evokes memories of small neighborhood 'Kirana' or stationery stores where kids carefully pick their favorite tools. High-quality, soft erasers are often seen as superior to the hard, red-and-blue erasers that were notorious for tearing paper.

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The 'Rubber' Confusion

In India, almost everyone calls an eraser a 'rubber'. If you say 'eraser', people will understand, but 'rubber' (रबड़) is much more common!

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Scented Memories

Many 'mulāyam rabaṛ' in India are scented. Mentioning a 'khushbu wala rabaṛ' (scented eraser) will instantly unlock childhood memories for any Indian friend.

15秒了解

  • A soft eraser that doesn't damage paper.
  • Used in schools, offices, and art shops.
  • Combines 'mulāyam' (soft) with 'rabaṛ' (eraser/rubber).

What It Means

मुलायम रबड़ is a simple but essential phrase for anyone dealing with stationery. The word मुलायम means soft, smooth, or tender. It is often used for things like silk, skin, or even soft-spoken words. रबड़ is the Hindi adaptation of 'rubber,' which in Indian English and Hindi specifically refers to an eraser. Together, they describe that perfect, squishy eraser that doesn't leave those annoying black smudges on your homework.

How To Use It

You use this phrase exactly like you would in English. It functions as a noun phrase. If you are at a shop, you can ask for one. If you are in class and your current eraser is scratching the paper, you might ask a friend for a मुलायम रबड़. It’s a very literal and practical term. Just place the adjective मुलायम before the noun रबड़ and you are good to go!

When To Use It

This phrase is most common in educational settings or art studios. Use it when you are buying school supplies or sketching. It’s also a great phrase for parents talking to their kids about school needs. If you're an artist, you know that a hard eraser is the enemy of a good sketch, so you'll definitely be asking for a मुलायम रबड़ at the art store.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use मुलायम to describe people's personalities in a professional way; it might sound too poetic or strange. Also, while रबड़ can mean 'rubber' (the material), in most daily contexts, it specifically means an eraser. If you are looking for a rubber band, you would usually say रबड़ बैंड. Don't use this phrase if you're looking for a car tire or a rubber glove, even though they are made of rubber!

Cultural Background

In India, stationery shopping is a nostalgic ritual for many. Brands like Nataraj and Apsara are household names. The 'Non-Dust' soft erasers were always the 'cool' items to have in school. There's a certain tactile joy in finding a मुलायम रबड़ that smells like blueberries or roses, which was a huge trend in Indian schools in the 90s and 2000s. It represents a small, simple comfort in a student's life.

Common Variations

You might hear people say नर्म रबड़ (narm rabaṛ), where नर्म is another word for soft. Some might also call it a साफ़ करने वाला रबड़ (an eraser that cleans). However, मुलायम is the most common way to describe that specific 'premium' soft feel that doesn't tear the page.

使用说明

The phrase is neutral and safe for all ages. Just remember that 'rabaṛ' is masculine, so any adjectives or verbs attached to it should follow masculine grammar rules.

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The 'Rubber' Confusion

In India, almost everyone calls an eraser a 'rubber'. If you say 'eraser', people will understand, but 'rubber' (रबड़) is much more common!

💬

Scented Memories

Many 'mulāyam rabaṛ' in India are scented. Mentioning a 'khushbu wala rabaṛ' (scented eraser) will instantly unlock childhood memories for any Indian friend.

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Don't mix with food

While 'mulāyam' means soft, never use it for soft food like bread or cake. For food, use the word 'naram' (नरम) instead.

例句

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#1 At a stationery shop
😊

भैया, मुझे एक अच्छा और मुलायम रबड़ दिखाइए।

Brother, please show me a good and soft eraser.

A standard way to ask a shopkeeper for a quality product.

#2 Borrowing from a classmate
🤝

क्या तुम्हारे पास मुलायम रबड़ है? मेरा वाला बहुत सख्त है।

Do you have a soft eraser? Mine is very hard.

Comparing the quality of two erasers in a friendly way.

#3 In an art class
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ड्राइंग के लिए हमेशा मुलायम रबड़ का इस्तेमाल करें।

Always use a soft eraser for drawing.

Giving professional or technical advice.

#4 Texting a parent about school supplies
😊

मम्मी, लिस्ट में एक मुलायम रबड़ भी लिख लेना।

Mom, please add a soft eraser to the list too.

Informal request within the family.

#5 A humorous observation about life
😄

काश ज़िंदगी की गलतियों के लिए भी एक मुलायम रबड़ होता!

I wish there was a soft eraser for life's mistakes too!

Using the object as a metaphor for fixing mistakes easily.

#6 Helping a child with homework
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डरो मत, इस मुलायम रबड़ से सब साफ़ हो जाएगा।

Don't worry, everything will be cleaned with this soft eraser.

Comforting a child who made a mistake while writing.

自我测试

Choose the correct word to complete the phrase for 'soft eraser'.

मुझे एक ___ रबड़ चाहिए।

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: मुलायम

`मुलायम` means soft, which is the correct adjective for a high-quality eraser.

Which word means 'eraser' in this context?

यह ___ बहुत अच्छा है, सब कुछ मिटा देता है।

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: रबड़

`रबड़` is the Hindi word used for eraser.

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视觉学习工具

Formality of 'मुलायम रबड़'

Informal

Used with friends or siblings when sharing stationery.

यार, अपना मुलायम रबड़ देना।

Neutral

Standard use in shops or with teachers.

मुझे एक मुलायम रबड़ चाहिए।

Formal

Used in official supply requests (rare but possible).

कृपया कार्यालय के लिए मुलायम रबड़ मंगवाएं।

Where to use 'मुलायम रबड़'

मुलायम रबड़
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Stationery Store

Asking the shopkeeper for a quality eraser.

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Art Studio

Discussing tools for sketching.

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School Classroom

Borrowing an eraser from a desk mate.

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Home Study

Doing homework with a child.

常见问题

10 个问题

In a school or office context, yes. However, it can also mean the material rubber or a rubber band (rabaṛ band).

No, you can also use naram (नरम). मुलायम often implies a smoother, silkier kind of softness.

Yes, if you are discussing office supplies, it is perfectly neutral and acceptable.

You would say sakht rabaṛ (सख्त रबड़). These are usually the cheaper ones that might smudge the paper.

Yes, रबड़ is understood across India, though some regions might use the English word 'eraser' more frequently in urban areas.

It can describe someone's skin or voice, but calling a person 'mulāyam' generally sounds more poetic than literal.

The opposite is sakht (सख्त) or kaṭhor (कठोर), both meaning hard or tough.

It is masculine. That's why we say achā rabaṛ (good eraser) and not achī rabaṛ.

It's a carryover from British English, where 'rubber' is the standard term for an eraser.

Yes! A soft shirt can be called mulāyam kamīz. It works well for fabrics.

相关表达

पेंसिल की नोक

pencil lead/tip

लिखना और मिटाना

to write and erase

कटर / शार्पनर

pencil sharpener

सफ़ेद कागज़

white paper

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