Learn about plants that are common in India
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Jason: Hi everyone, I’m Jason. |
| Neha: And I’m Neha! |
| Jason: And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Hindi Vocabulary, Lesson 10! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Geography and Nature. These are 5 plants in Hindi. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at HindiPod101.com. |
| FIVE KEY VOCABULARY ITEMS |
| Jason: In this lesson, you’ll learn the names of plants in India. These are 5 plants that are common in India, which means you’ll hear these words a lot! |
| Jason: Neha, what’s our first word? |
| Neha: गुलाब |
| Jason: Rose |
| Neha: (slow) गुलाब (regular) गुलाब |
| Jason: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Neha: गुलाब |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason: Roses are found in almost all parts of India. |
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| Jason: Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Neha: (normal) कुछ लोग गुलाब जल लगाते हैं क्यूंकि यह त्वचा के लिए अच्छा होता है। |
| Jason: Some people apply rosewater as it is good for the skin. |
| Neha: (slow) कुछ लोग गुलाब जल लगाते हैं क्यूंकि यह त्वचा के लिए अच्छा होता है। |
| Jason: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Neha: चमेली |
| Jason: Jasmine |
| Neha: (slow) चमेली (regular) चमेली |
| Jason: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Neha: चमेली |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason: In the western and southern states of India, Jasmine is cultivated in many private homes for everyday worship. |
| Jason: Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Neha: (normal) दक्षिण भारत की महिलाएं चमेली का उपयोग अपने बालों को सजाने के लिए करती हैं। |
| Jason: Women of South India use jasmine to decorate hairstyles. |
| Neha: (slow) दक्षिण भारत की महिलाएं चमेली का उपयोग अपने बालों को सजाने के लिए करती हैं। |
| Jason: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Neha: तुलसी |
| Jason: Tulsi |
| Neha: (slow) तुलसी (regular) तुलसी |
| Jason: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Neha: तुलसी |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason: Tulsi, also known as holy basil, is a herb native to India that is believed to have medicinal properties. |
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| Jason: Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Neha: (normal) तुलसी ko भारत की सबसे पवित्र जड़ी बूटी माना जाता है। |
| Jason: Tulsi is considered as the most sacred herb in India. |
| Neha: (slow) तुलसी भारत की सबसे पवित्र जड़ी बूटी माना जाता है। |
| Jason: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Neha: अमला |
| Jason: Indian gooseberry |
| Neha: (slow) अमला (regular) अमला |
| Jason: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Neha: अमला |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason: Indian gooseberry is commonly used for its anti-aging properties. |
| Jason: Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Neha: (normal) आमले का स्वाद खट्टा और कड़वा होता है। |
| Jason: The taste of Indian gooseberry is sour and bitter. |
| Neha: (slow) आमले का स्वाद खट्टा और कड़वा होता है। |
| Jason: Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Neha: नीम |
| Jason: Neem |
| Neha: (slow) नीम (regular) नीम |
| Jason: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Neha: नीम |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason: Many people in India use Neem leaves to treat skin ailments. |
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| Jason: Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Neha: (normal) नीम के पत्ते भारत में दवा के रूप में माने जाते हैं। |
| Jason: Neem leaves are considered to be medicine in India. |
| Neha: (slow) नीम के पत्ते भारत में दवा के रूप में माने जाते हैं। |
| QUIZ |
| Jason: Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Neha will give you the Hindi – please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready? |
| Neha: गुलाब |
| [pause]Jason: Rose |
| Neha: चमेली |
| [pause]Jason: Jasmine |
| Neha: तुलसी |
| [pause]Jason: Tulsi |
| Neha: अमला |
| [pause]Jason: Indian gooseberry |
| Neha: नीम |
| [pause]Jason: Neem |
Outro |
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| Jason: There you have it – 5 plant names in India! We have a more complete list at HindiPod101.com. Thanks everyone, see you next time! |
| Neha: शुक्रिया (Śukriyā) |
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