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Contents
December 2009 - Lesson Guide ............................................................................................................... 1
12/1/2009 List of Occupation | : II ........................................................................... 4
12/2/2009 Amma's Poem (next part + 1) ................................................................................................. 6
12/3/2009 Festivals of India .................................................................................................................. 10
12/4/2009 birds .................................................................................................................................... 13
12/5/2009 Pitfalls in Learning Hindi 3 .................................................................................................... 15
12/6/2009 What Questions ................................................................................................................... 17
12/7/2009 Language Names in Hindi - 7| .................................................................. 19
12/8/2009 Amma's Poem (next part +2) ................................................................................................ 20
12/9/2009 flowers ................................................................................................................................. 22
12/10/2009 Pitfalls in Learning Hindi: 4 ................................................................................................. 24
12/11/2009 List of Occupation | : III ........................................................................... 26
12/12/2009 Who - Questions ................................................................................................................ 28
12/13/2009 CAULIFLOWER PARANTHA ................................................................................................. 30
12/14/2009 - List of Occupation | : IV ........................................................................ 31
12/15/2009 Where - Questions ............................................................................................................. 33
12/16/2009 Conversations with Children - I: .......................................................................................... 35
12/17/2009 Conversations with Children-II .......................................................................................... 37
12/18/2009 Conversations with Children_III .......................................................................................... 39
12/19/2009 Conversations with Children on Family & School: ............................................................... 41
12/20/2009 Leafy and salad Vegetables c : .................................................. 44
12/21/2009 - Glossary of Indian Food - q | | ......................................................... 46
12/22/2009 Glossary of Astrology ......................................................................................................... 48
12/23/2009 Zodiac Signs ....................................................................................................................... 49
27 Nakshatra (Stars) of Hindu Vedic Astrology ........................................................................ 51
12/24/2009 Insects in India : ................................................................................................................. 53
12/25/2009 Conversation about Children (| ): .................................................... 55
12/26/2009 Conversation Questions - Money & Shopping: .................................................................... 58
12/27/2009 Kitchen Items (rasoi cheezem): ....................................................................... 60
12/28/2009 Household Articles -
c
c
Konark Nrutya Mahotsav
Night of Shiva
Maha Shivarathri
The Festival of Color
|
Holi
The birthday of Lord Rama
Ramnavami
The birth anniversary of Vardhman
Mahavir, the founder of Jainism
Mahavir Jayanthi
Easter
1
Easter
The birth anniversary of Lord Buddha,
founder of Buddhism
@
Buddha Poornima
New Year
/ |/
/ /
Gudi Padwa/ Ugadi/
Puthandu/ Vishu/ Bihu
Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Puthandu in Tamil
Nadu, Vishu in Kerala. Chaitra Navratri in North, Bihag Bihu or Rangoli bihu in North East.
Chariot festival at the famous
Jagannath Temple at Puri (Orissa).
c
Rath Utsav
Birthday of Lord Ganesh
|
Ganesh Chaturthi
A brother and sister festival
H /
Raksha bandhan or Rakhi
Birth anniversary of Lord Krishna
7*
Janmashtami
A celebration of victory of good over
evil.
Dussehra/dasara/dassera
Prayers to the Mother Goddess
Navarathri
Ramadan/Ramzan
--
Id-ul-fitr
Festival of lights
||/||
Diwali/Deepavali
Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev,
the founder of the Sikh faith
Guru Nank Jayanti
Thanks Giving Day of the Sindhi
Community
/
Chailo or Chailo Sahib
Parsi New Year
--
Jamshed-e-Navroz
Fasting kept by Hindu women for the
well-being, prosperity and longevity of
their husbands.
Karva Chauth
Christmas
H1
Christmas
Test:
1. What is Holi?
a. Festival of lights
b. Festival of colors
c. Festival of brothers and sisters
d. Festival of married ladies
2. Which festival is known as Dussehra?
a. New Years Day
b. Thanks Giving Day
c. A celebration of victory of good over evil
d. A harvest festival
3. What if the Parsi New Year called?
a. Gudi Padwa
b. Ugadi
c. Rangoli bihu
d. Jamshed-e-Navroz
4. What is the Festival of Lights known as?
a. Holi
b. Chailo
c. Diwali
d. Id
12/4/2009 birds
English Hindi Transliteration
Bird
/ H
Chidiya/Pakshi
Hen
|
Murgi
Cock/Rooster
/
Murga
Duck
Batakh
Peacock
Mor
Pigeon
Kabootar
Crow
Kauwa
Eagle
Garudh
Kite
Cheel
Hawk
Baaj
Goose, Swan
Hans
Bat
Chamgaadadh
Parrot
Tota
Quail
Bater
Sparrow
Gauraiyya
Swallow
Ababil
Crane, Stork
Saras
Woodpecker
Kathphodwa
Owl
~
Ullu
Cuckoo
Koyal
Vulture
@
Gidd
Heron
Vagula
Kingfisher
Ramchirraiyya
Partridge
Teetar
Bustard
Tilor
Lark
lava
Nightingale
Bulbul
Myna
Maina
Wagtail
Khanjan
Flamingo
Maral
Test:
1. What is Owl known as in Hindi?
2. What is Batakh?
3. Which bird is Tota?
4. What is Kauwa?
12/5/2009 Pitfalls in Learning Hindi 3
Pitfalls in Learning Hindi
Confusing letters: and
The alphabet (dh) is a cerebral consonant. is an aspirated alphabet and more stress should be
given to the h in dh. And is written as shown below:
Whereas, the alphabet (da) is a dental consonant. And is written as shown below:
is pronounced as in:
Words with
English Hindi Transliteration
Tambourine
|
Dhapali
Lid
4
Dhakkan
To sink
Dhalna
Night fall
Shaam dhalna
Tabor(a small drum)
Dholak
Dholpur (a place)
Dholpur
Lump/mass
Dhela
Clerihew(a humorous verse)
Dhakosala
is pronounced as in:
Words with
English Hindi Transliteration
Day
Din
Grandfather
Dada
Grandmother
|
Dadi
Elder Sister
||
Didi
Id
Id
Later/after
Baad
Door
Darwaza
Mirror
Darpan
Ginger
Adarak
Body
Badan
Pathetic
Dayaneeya
Memory
Yaad
Marriage
|
Shaadi
Wreck/screw up
|
Barbaadi
Inside/within
andar
12/6/2009 What Questions
What - Questions
English Hindi Transliteration
What?
4
Kya?
What is this?
4 ?
Yeh kyaa hai?
What is that?
4 ?
Vah kyaa hai?
What are these?
4 ?
Ye kyaa haim?
What are those?
4 ?
Vo kyaa haim?
What is it?
4 ?
Yeh kyaa hai?
What is your name?
+ 4 ?
Tumhara naam kya hai?
What is he doing?
4 ?
Vah kyaa kar rahaa hai?
What is she doing?
4 | ?
Vah kyaa kar rahi hai?
What is mother doing?
4 | ?
Maam kyaa kar rahi hai?
What is Rani carrying?
4 | ?
Rani kyaa le jaa rahi hai?
What is in the bucket?
~| 4 ?
Balti mein kya hai?
What is the time?
4
?
Samay kyaa huaa hai?
What time is it?
4
?
Kya samay hua?
What is your job?
4 ?
Aap kya kaam karte hain?
+ 4 ?
Tumhara kaam kya hai?
What are you studying?
4 ?
Tum kya padh rahe ho?
What do you know about
Rahul?
4
?
Tum Rahul ke baare mein kya
jaante ho?
What else is there on the
table?
4-4 ?
Mez par aur kya kya hai?
What do you want?
4 ?
Tum kya chahte ho?
What are you looking for?
4
Aap kya dhoondh rahe hai?
4 ?
Tum kya dekh rahe ho?
What are the girls doing?
4 | ?
Ladkiyam kya kar rahi haim?
What is the use of selling
this?
4
?
Isko bechne se kya fayada hai?
12/7/2009 Language Names in Hindi - |
Language Names in Hindi - |
English Hindi Transliteration
Assamese
Assami
Afrikaans
9||
Afreeki
Arabic
Arabi
Chinese
Cheeni
Danish
Daenish
Dutch
Dutch
English
0
Angrezi
French
9
Francici
Finnish
Finnish
Greek
Unaani
German
German
Hebrew
|
Yahoodi
Italian
Italavi
Japanese
Jaapani
Russian
F
Rusi
Spanish
1
Spani
Swedish
1
Swedish
Turkish
|
Turki
Yiddish
|
Yahudi
12/8/2009 Aaloo Bola Rhyme
Learning through a Nursery rhyme:
,
|
|,
|
, , ,
, , |
,
~ ||
Aaloo bola, mujhko khao
main tumko mota kar doonga
Palak boli, mujhko khao
main tumko taakat de doongi
Gobi, matar, tamatar bole,
gaajar,bhindi,baingan bole
agar hamem bhi khaoge,
jald bade ho jaaoge
Words that we learnt are:
English Hindi Transliteration
Potato
aaloo
Fat/sturdy
mota
Spinach
paalak
Strength
taakat
Cabbage
gobi
Green Peas
matar
Tomato
tamatar
Carrot
gaajar
Ladies Finger
bhindi
Brinjal
baingan
Sudden
~
jald
Big
bada
12/9/2009 flowers
Flowers:
English Hindi Transliteration
Water lily
Kumud
Lily
Kumudini
Lotus
Kamal
Jasmine
|/
Chameli/bela
Rose
Gulab
Marigold
Genda
Hibiscus
*
Japapushp
Aster
Tarak
Carnation
Gulnar
Balsam
|
Gul mehendi
Daisy
Gulbahar
Chrysanthemum
|
Guldaudi
Sunflower
Soorajmukhi
Tuberose
Rajanigandha
Magnolia
+
Champa
Arabian Jasmine
Mogra
Poppy
1
Posta
Ylang Ylang
| +
Hari champa
Frangipani, Plumeria
7
Golenchi
Polyalthia
Devdar
Bougainvillea
Booganbel
Canna
|
Keli
Gomphrena
Gul-e-makhmal
Ixora
Rugmini
Fragrant Screw Pine
/ |
Kewada/ ketaki
Mussaenda
Bedina
Oleander
Kaner
12/10/2009 Pitfalls in Learning Hindi: 4
Pitfalls in Learning Hindi:
Similar looking letters: and
(e) is a vowel.
It is written as shown below:
is pronounced as in:
English Hindi Transliteration
Tamarind
|
imli
A wind musical instrument
iktara
This
is
Use
1
istemaal
Here
idhar
Wish
ichcha
Stock/assemble
ikattha
Protest
ikraar
Refuse/decline
inkaar
etcetra/etc
c
ityaadi
Since/because
isliye
Hereby
is karan se
Indra (a name)
g
indra
Rainbow
g
indradhanush
(d) is a cerebral consonant
It is written as shown below:
is pronounced as in:
English Hindi Transliteration
Heel
edi
Egg
anda
A drum
F
damroo
Boy
ladka
Girl
|
ladki
Fear
dar
Fly
ud
Stiffness
akad
Path/track/course
dagar
To falter/ to stagger
dagmagaana
To stand firm
datna
Horse
goda
Run
daud
Tree
ped
Join
/
judna/jodna
Scholar
pandit
Bangle
chudi
Pain
peeda
12/11/2009 List of Occupation |
: III
List of Occupation | : III
Interpreter
E
Vyaakyaata
Investigator
7
Anveshak
Janitor
|
Chowkidaar
Jeweller
|
Jwahri
Journalist
Patrkaar
Judge
7
Nyayadhish
Laborer
Mazdoor
Lawyer
|
Vakeel
Lecturer
H
Shikshak
Librarian
1H
Pushtakaadhyaksh
Linguist
Bahubhashi
Lyricist
9
Prageetkaar
Magistrate
1
Magistrate
Maid
Naukarani
Mailman
Daakiya
Manager
9
Prabhandak
Manufacturer
Nirmaata
Mason
Rajgir
Mechanic
|
Kaarigar
Milkman
Doodhwala
Miner
Khan Khodnewala
Missionary, Pastor
|
Paadri
Model
Model
Monk
7
Sanyasi
Musician
7
Sangeetaghya
Nanny
/
Aaya/dhay
Nun
Yogin
Nurse
Dayi
Painter
Chitrakar
Pharmacist
Davasaaj
12/12/2009 Who - Questions
Who - Questions
English Hindi Transliteration
Who?
Kaun
Who came?
?
Kaun aayaa?
Who is this?
?
Yeh kaun hai?
Who is that?
?
Vah kaun hai?
Who will do this work?
?
Yah kaam kaun karegaa?
Who will come with me?
?
Mere saath kaun aaega?
Who are you?
?
?
Ap kaun hai?
Tum kaun ho?
Who should go?
?
Kisko jaanaa caahiye?
Who discovered
America?
| ?
America ki khoj kisne kiya?
Who is in your family?
- ?
Aapke parivaar mein kaun-kaun hai?
Who likes to drink
coffee?
| ?
Kafi peena kisko pasand hai?
Who came to the party
alone?
| ?
Akele party mein kaun aaya tha?
Who is your brother?
?
Aapke bhai kaun hai?
Who is sitting behind
you?
+ ?
Tumhare peechche kaun baitha hai?
Who helps Helen at
home?
|
?
Ghar pe Helen ki madad kaun karta hai?
Who do you want to see?
?
Aap kisse dekhna chahte haim?
Who cooks dinner every
day?
?
Roz raat ka khaana kaun banata hai ?
Who can go shopping?
||
?
Khareedari ke liye kaun jaa sakte haim?
Who are you talking to?
?
Aap kisse baat kar rahe haim?
?
Tum kisse baat kar rahe ho?
Who will show us the
way?
1 ?
Hamem raasta kaun dikhayega?
Who do you go to the
party with?
| ?
Kaun hai jiske saath tum daavat mein
jaa rahi ho?
Who do you play with at
school?
1
?
Kaun hai jo tum school mein saath
mein khelte ho?
12/13/2009 Pronunciation of Short and Long Vowel a & aa & :
In each consonant, is hidden a vowel sound either short or long. The exact transliterated
English might not help you in providing the correct pronunciation of the word (s).
While practising the pronunciation of short and long vowels (a) & (aa), kindly note the
difference as explained in the words given below.
English Hindi Transliteration English Hindi Transliteration
Less
Kam
Work
Kaam
Breadth
Dam
Cost/price
Daam
Gang/party
Dal
Lentil
Daal
Answer/plough
Hal
Condition/state
Haal
Walk/moveable
Chal
Manner/action
Chaal
Yesterday/Tomorrow
Kal
Time/period
Kaal
Force/strength
Bal
Child/hair
Baal
Mind
Man
Honour
Maan
Asceticism
Tap
Heat
Taap
Wood
Ban
Eager/temper
Baan
New
Nav
Boat
Naav
Few
Chand
Moon
Chaand
Tree
Ped
An Indian sweet
Peda
Water
Jal
Net/trap
Jaal
Wealth/fortune
Dhan
Rice/paddy
Dhaan
Moving
Char
Four
Chaar
Damp/Moist
Nam
Name
Naam
Malignant/bad
Bad
After/later
Baad
Tap
Nal
Canal/Drain
Nala
Cold (n)
Thand
Cold (adj)/cool
Thanda
12/14/2009 - List of Occupation | : IV
List of Occupation | : IV
Philosopher
c7
Tatvagyani
Photographer
0
Phatographer
Physician
c
Chikitsak
Pilot
Vimaanchaalak
Plumber
Nalkaar
Poet
/
Kavi/Kaviyitri
Police
Pulice
Politician
7
Rajneetigya
Porter
|
Coolie
President
*
Rashtrapati
Printer
Chapnewala
Researcher
c
Anusandhaankarta
Sailor
~
Mallah
Scientist
7
Vaigyaanik
Singer
Gaayak
Social worker
Samaaj sevak
Soldier
/ |
Fauji/Sepahi
Supervisor
H
Paryavekshak
Surveyor
H
Kshetramaapak
Tailor
Darji
Teacher
Adhyapak
Technician
Taknician
Telephone operator
9
Doorbhash prachalak
Translator
Anuvaadak
Treasurer
Khajaanji
Valet
Sevak
Veterinarian
c
Pashu chikitsak
Vendor
H /
Vikreta/Bechnewala
Waiter
Vetor
Weaver
Kapada binnewala
12/15/2009 Where - Questions
Where - Questions
English Hindi Transliteration
Where?
?
Kahan
Where is it?
?
Vah kahan hai
Where is Alex?
4 ?
Alex kahan hai
Where is your home?
+ ?
Tumhara ghar kahan hai
Where are you from?
?
?
Tum kahan se ho
Aap kahan se haim
Where do you come from?
?
Tum kahan se aaye ho
Where is your Hindi book?
7| 1
?
Aapke Hindi pustak kahan hai
Where were you?
?
Tum kahan the
Where were you born?
?
Tum kahan paida huye the
Where are you going?
?
Tum kahan jaa rahe ho
Where is the shopping centre?
?
Bazaar kahan hai
Where is the theatre?
/ ?
Naachghar/rangashala kahan hai?
Where is the information centre?
g ?
Soochana kendra kahan hai
Where is the castle?
?
Durg kahan hai
Where is the post office?
?
Daakghar kahan hai
Where is the police station?
|/
?
Pulise chauki/thaana kahan hai
Where is the nearest bank?
Sabse pass bank kahan hai
Where can you borrow a book?
?
Kitaab kahan udhar le sakta hoon
Where did you go on your last
vacation?
?
Tum apne pichale chitti par kahan
gaye
Where is Rolan from?
?
Rolan kahan se hai
Where are Howie, Irving, Steven,
and David from?
, , 1|,
Howie, Irving, Steven, aur David
kahan se haim
Where can I park?
?
Main kahan park kar sakta hoon
Where can I get a taxi?
4 ?
Mujhe taxi kahan milegi
Where is the bus stop?
1 ?
Bus stop kahan hai
Where do you see yourself in five
years?
?
Aap paanch varsh mein khud ko kahan
dekhte haim
Where should you begin?
+ F
?
Tumhe kahan se shuru karna chahiye
Test:
How will you ask the following questions in Hindi?
1. Where is Mary?
2. Where is he going?
3. Where is the School?
4. Where can I buy some books?
12/16/2009 Conversations with Children - I:
Conversations with Children - I:
This lesson is about the alternate ways of asking questions and answering while talking to young
children.
We all know that we inorder to ask What is your name? in Hindi, we have to ask
4 ? (aapka naam kya hai). The use of (aapka) is too formal. Hence while we talk to
children especially our own kids or children whom we know, it would be alright to ask the
question in a less formal way. You can ask the name of a child like this:
1. + 4 ?(tumhara naam kya hai) - What is your name?
2. , + 4 ?(beta, tumhara naam kya hai) Son, What is your name?
3. |, + 4 ? (beti, tumhara naam kya hai ) Daughter,What is your name?
4. , + 4 ?(bete, tumhara naam kya hai) bete can be used to address
both girl and boy.
5. + (tumhara naam batao) Tell me your name.
For both the genders, F (tumhara) is used. But if you are addressing a group of children,
then you can frame the question as: | (tum logon ke naam batao) which
means Tell me your names.
If a child is asking the same question to another child of his/her age, then they can ask
4 (tera naam kya hai). But this is not considered a polite way of asking, hence it is not
advisable to use (tu) for you.
t means My name is Rashmi. While answering the question about name,
both girls and boys use (mera). Here are some more answers :
My name is Jyothi. - 7 |(mera naam jyothi hai)
My name is Anand. - |(mera naam anand hai)
I am Kavitha, her name is Jyothi, and he is Mukund. -
, | 7 ,
| (main kavitha hoon,uski naam jyothi hai, aur vah mukund hai)
I am Anand and he is Rajesh. -
,
| (Main gyarah saal ki hoon, yah paanch saal ka hai aur vah aath saal ki
hai)
Now, if you want to ask: Do you go to school?, then you have to ask: T
?(Tum
school jaate ho) to a boy and T
?(Kya tum school jati ho) to a girl. If you are addressing this question to a group
of children, then you can frame it as T
(Mere ghar mein mere mataji pitaji, aur main rahta hoon)
My father, mother and a brother stays in my house.- ,
(Mere ghar mein mere pitaji, mataji aur ek bhai rahte hai)
I have parents and two sisters at home, he has only his parents, whereas she has parents and a
brother. - - | , - ,
- (Mere ghar par mata-pita aur do bahinem hai, iska kewal mata-pita
hai, jabki uske mata-pita aur ek bhai haim)
12/19/2009 Conversations with Children on Family & School:
Conversations with Children on Family & School:
English Hindi Transliteration
What is your name?
4 ?
Tumhara naam kya hai
My name is Neeval
Mera naam neeval hai
My name is Rohan.
Mera naam rohan hai
My name is Trisha.
Mera naam trisha hai
How old are you?
| ?
Tum kitane saal ki ho
I am 11 years old.
|
Main gyarah saal ki hoon
I am 5 years old.
Main paach saal ka hoon
I am 8 years old.
|
Main aath saal ki hoon
Do you go to school?
T
?
Tum school jaate ho
Yes, I go to school.
, 1
Ha, main school jaati/jaata hoon
In which class do you study?
H ?
Tum konse kaksha mein padte ho?
I study in 6
th
standard.
H
Main chatvee kaksha meinpadti hoon
I study in Upper Kinder Garden
(U.K.G.)
. ..
Main U.K.G. mein padta hoon
I study in 3
rd
standard.
| H
Main teesre kaksha mein padti hoon
What is the name of your
school?
F T
4 ?
Tumhare school ka naam kya hai?
My schools name is Choice
School.
1
Mere school ka naam Choice School
hai
My schools name is Naval
Kindergarden.
1
7
Mere school ka naam Naval
Kindergarden hai
My schools name is Choice
School.
1
Mere school ka naam Choice School
hai
Where do you stay?
Tum kahan rahte ho
I stay in Vytilla.
~
Main Vytilla mein rahti hoon
I stay in Thevara.
Main Thevara mein rahta hoon
I stay in Kaloor.
Main Kaloor mein rahti hoon
Who all are there in your
house?
F -
Tumhare ghar mein kaun-kaun hai
My father, mother and my two
sisters lives in my house.
,
|
Mere ghar mein mere pitaji, mataji
aur mere do bahinem rahti hai
My mother, father, and myself
stays in my house.
,
Mere ghar mein mere mataji pitaji,
aur main rahte hai
My father, mother and a brother
stays in my house.
,
Mere ghar mein mere pitaji, mataji
aur ek bhai rahte hai
How do you go to school?
T
Tum school kaise jaate ho
I go to school by bus.
1
Main school bus se jaati hoon
I go to school by van.
1
Main school van se jaata hoon
I go to school by bus.
1
Main school bus se jaati hoon
Test your understanding:
After listening to the above three conversations, answer the following:
1. Who lives in Kaloor?
a. Rohan
b. Trisha
c. Neeval
2. Who goes to school by van?
a. Rohan
b. Trisha
c. Neeval
3. Who has more members in the family?
a. Rohan
b. Trisha
c. Neeval
4. Who is five years old?
a. Rohan
b. Trisha
c. Neeval
5. Who studies in third standard?
a. Rohan
b. Trisha
c. Neeval
6. How many boys are present in this conversation episode?
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
7. Who studies in Choice School?
a. Rohan & Trisha
b. Rohan & Neeval
c. Neeval & Trisha
d. Rohan alone
e. All the three
12/20/2009 Leafy and salad Vegetables :
Leafy and salad Vegetables :
English Hindi Transliteration
Spinach
Paalak
Broccoli
|/c
Broccoli/Pattagobi
Cabbage
Bandgobi
Celery/ parsley
/
Ajmod/Ajwain
Colocassia Leaf
c
Arbi patta
Coriander/Cilantro
Hara dhania
Fenugreek Leaves
Methi
Lettuce
c/
Salad patta/ Kahu
Mint Leaves
|
Pudina
Mustard leaves
|
Sarson ka saag
Curry Leaf
c
Kadipatta
Dandelion
4/ 7
Dugdhatikta/ Dandelion
Kale
Gobi
Watercress
-7
Jal - Indushur
Yarrow
1|
Sahashtraparni
Tomato
Tamatar
Cucumber
/
Kakdi/kheera
Onion
Pyaaj
Garlic
Lahsun
Leek
1-
Sphot palaandu
Radish
|
Mooli
Carrot
Gaajar
Bell Pepper/Capsicum
Shimla Mirch
12/21/2009 - Glossary of Indian Food - q | |
Hindi Transliteration English
|
Curry Gravy
Daal Any lentil/legume
Achar Pickle
Dosa A crispy South Indian breakfast item.
|
Idli Steamed rice cakes. Another South Indian
Breakfast item.
Appam A Dosa like South Indian Breakfast item
Chappati Indian flat-bread cooked on griddle/tava.
Naan Indian flat-bread, baked in tandoor.
Paratha Indian flat-bread mostly with filling and
shallow fried.
|
Puri Deep-fried flatbread
Kulcha A stuffed Indian bread
Chaval Rice
Biryani Spiced cooked rice.
Pulao Delicately flavored rice
Kabab Meat cooked in tandoor.
Kheer Pudding ( a dessert)
Khichadi A rice and daal preparation. Good for sick
and children.
Raita Vegetable and curd salad.
Saag Curry of any greens.
Bharta A vegetable dish with a pulp like
consistency
Papad Thin wafer
|
Barfi A dessert made from milk
|, , ,
Bonda, Vada, Pakora,
Samosa
Fried salty snacks
Chutney Fresh relish made with fruits, vegetables,
and herbs
Halwa A sweet
9
Kofta Spiced meat or vegetable balls
Sambar A vegetable curry (South Indian)
1
Lassi A refreshing
Upma A South Indian Breakfast.Mostly made of
semolina.
12/22/2009 Glossary of Astrology
Glossary of Astrology:
English Hindi Transliteration
Astrology
7 1
Jyothish shastr
Astrologer
7
Jyothishi
Calendar
Panchang
Sun Signs
Rashi or Rasi or Raashi
Movable sign
Chara Rashi
Horoscope
7
|/ 7
Janam kundali/patri
Annual horoscopy
Varshaphala
Helix
|
Kundali
Star
H
Nakashtr
Birth
7
Janm
Compatibility
/
Susangati/milaav
Bad period
Rahu kala
Zodiac
/ H
Rashi mandal/rasi chakr
Planets
0|
Grahom
Forecast
/ *
Poorvanumaan/bhavishyavaani
Date/Day
Tithi
Affliction
c/ / *
Vipathi/vipada/kasht
Conjunction
Yuti
An auspicious moment
Yoga
12/23/2009 Zodiac Signs
Glossary of Astrology :
English Hindi Transliteration
Astrology
7 1
Jyothish shastr
Astrologer
7
Jyothishi
Calendar
Panchang
Sun Signs
Rashi or Rasi or Raashi
Movable sign
Chara Rashi
Horoscope
7 |/ 7
Janam kundali/patri
Annual horoscopy
Varshaphala
Helix
|
Kundali
Star
H
Nakashtr
Birth
7
Janm
Compatibility
/
Susangati/milaav
Bad period
Rahu kala
Zodiac
/ H
Rashi mandal/rasi chakr
Planets
0|
Grahom
Forecast
/ *
Poorvanumaan/bhavishyavaani
Date/Day
Tithi
Affliction
c/ / *
Vipathi/vipada/kasht
Conjunction
Yuti
An auspicious moment
Yoga
12 Rashi (Sun Signs) in Indian Astrology
According to Indian Astrology the zodiac is divided into twelve (12) equal parts, with each part
featuring an extension of 30 degrees of arc. This single division of Zodiac is called a Rashi or
Rasi or Raashi (Sun Signs). So there are 12 different sun signs or Rashi. The birth date of a
person determines in which Raasi he/she is.
Here is Rashi Chart of the 12 sun signs in Hindi Malayalam and English.
The Indian equivalents of the twelve zodiac signs are as follows: Mesha (Aries), Vrishabha
(Taurus), Mithuna (Gemini), Karka (Cancer), Simha (Leo), Kanya (Virgo), Tula (Libra),
Vrushchika (Scorpio), Dhanu (Sagittarius), Makara (Capricorn), Kumbha (Aquarius) and Mina
(Pisces).
Aries Mesh Mars Mangal
2 Taurus Vrishabha Venus Shukra
3 Gemini Mithun Mercury Budh
4 Cancer Kark Moon Chandra
5 Leo Singh Sun Surya
6 Virgo Kanya Mercury Budh
7 Libra Tula Venus Shukra
8 Scorpio Varishchak Mars Mangal
9 Sagittarius Dhanu Jupiter Brahaspati
10 Capricorn Makra Saturn Shani
11 Aquarius Kumbh Saturn Shani
12 Pisces Meen Jupiter Brahaspati
27 Nakshatra (Stars) of Hindu Vedic Astrology
The 27 Nakshatras Names on Indian Vedic Astrology in Sanskrit, Hindi, Malayalam and
Tamil.
There are 27 Nakshatras which are associated with Astrology. The names of the twenty
seven Nakshatras (stars) can be seen below in Sanskrit, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil,
Telugu, Marathi and Gujarati.
27 Nakshatra Names Twenty Seven Stars of Hindu Astrology
NoSanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, GujaratiMalayalam Tamil
1 Aswini or Ashwini Aswathi Aswathi
2 Bharani or Bharni Bharani Bharani
3 Krithika or Kritika Kaarthika Karthigai
4 Rohini Rohini Rohini
5 Mrigashiras or Mrigasira Makeeryam Mrigasheersham
6 Aardhra / Ardra
Arudra (Telugu)
Thiruvaathira Thiruvaathirai
7 Punarvasu Punartham Punarpoosam
8 Pushyami or Pushya Pooyyam Poosam
9 Ashlesha Aayilyam Aayilyam
10 Magha or Makha Makham Makam
11 Poorva Phalguni / Poorvaphalguni
/ Pubba (Telugu)
Pooram Pooram
12 Uttara Phalguni / Uthraphalguni /
Uttara (Telugu)
Uthram Uthiram
13 Hastha or Hast Atham Hastham
14 Chitra Chitra or ChittiraChithirai
15 Swaathi or Swati Chothi Swaathi
16 Vishaakha or Vishaka Visaakam Visaakam
17 Anuraadha or Anuradha Anizham Anusham
18 Jyeshta or Jyeshtha Thrikketta Kettai
19 Moola Moolam Moolam
20 Poorva Shada / Poorvashaada Pooraadam Pooraadam
21 Uttara Shada / Uthrashaada Uthraadam Uthiraadam
22 Shraavan or Sravana Thiruvonam Thiruvonam
23 Dhanishta Avittam Avittam
24 Shathabhisha or Shatbhisha Chathayam Chathayam or Sadayam
25 Poorva Bhadra / Poorvabhadra Poorattadhi Poorattathi
26 Uttara Bhadra / Uthrabhadra Uthrattathi Uthirattathi
27 Revathi or Revati Revathi Revathi
12/24/2009 Insects in India :
Insects in India :
English Hindi Transliteration
Insect
|
Keeda
Ant
|
Cheenti
Butterfly
|
Titali
Bee
H/ l
Bramar/Baura
Dragonfly
Vyaadh patanga
Wasp
Tataiyya
Cockroach
Tilchitta
House Fly
4
Makki
Grasshopper
q
Tidda
Beetle
|
Mogri
Bug
|
Keeda
Mosquito
Machchar
Bedbug
Khatmal
Bookworm
|
Kitaabi keeda
Spider
Makadi
Lady Bird
7g
Indragop
Moth
Patanga
Praying Mantis
@1 |
Bandhhast keed
Tick
Kilni
Caterpillar
Jhinga
Flea
1
Pissu
Cricket
Jhingur
Stick Insect
|
Lakdinuma keeda
Termite
|
Deemak
Firefly
Jugnu
Fruit fly
H
Phal makshika
Locust
q
Tiddi
Centipede
Shatpad
Worm
|
Keeda
Louse
Joo
Scorpion
Bichchu
Test:
1. What is a spider called?
2. Cheenti means _______.
3. What is Makhi?
4. Honey Bee is known as _______.
12/25/2009 Conversation about Children (7| ):
Conversation about Children (7| ):
English Hindi Transliteration
How many children do you
have?
?
Aapke kitane bachche hai?
I have three children.
Mere teen bachche hai
I do not have any children.
|
Mera koi bachcha nahin hai
I have only one child.
Mujhe sirf ek bachcha hai
What are their names and
ages?
H 4
?
Unke naam aur umr kya haim
My sons name is Rohan and
hes 5 years old.
Mere bete ka naam Rohan hai aur vah
paanch saal ka hai
My daughter Jessy is 20
years old.
| |
|
Meri beti Jessy bees saal ki hai
My children are Geetu,
Sapna and Rahul. They are
11, 9 and 6 years
respectively.
,
| H ,
||
Mere bachche Geetu, Sapna aur Rahul hai .
Ve kramshaha gyarah,nau aur chah saal ke
haim.
How old are your children?
?
Aapke bachche kitane saal ke haim?
My child is 4 years old.
Mera bachcha chaar saal ka hai
My child is 8 months old.
| | |
Meri bachchi aath mahine ki hai
Do you enjoy being around
children?
4 |
Kya aapko bachchom ke saath rahne mein
maza aata hai
Yes, I enjoy being around
children.
, |
Ha,mujhe bachchom ke saath rahne mein
maza aata hai
No, I do not enjoy being with
kids.
|, |
|
Nahin, mujhe bachchom ke saath rahne mein
maza nahin aata hai
I like kids very much.
Mujhe bachche bahut pasand hai
How many children would
you like to have?
Aap kitane bachche hona pasand karenge
Oh! I would like to have
atleast half a dozen.
!
Oh! main kam se kam aadha darjan
chahoongi
Oh! I do not want any
children.
! |
Oh! mujhe koi bachcha nahin chahiye
Do you think that children
are different today from the
time when you were child?
4
|
?
Kya aap ko lagta hai ki bachchom aaj alag
hai us samay jab aap bachche the
Yes, Todays children are
fast learning, intelligent, &
more mature than the
children of our time.
,
, @
|
| 7 4
Ha,aaj ke bachche tezi se seekh rahe hai,
budhimaan hai aur hamare samay ke
bachchom se kahin zyada paripakv hai
What is most amazing thing
about children?
|
l | 4 ?
Bachchom ke bare mein sabse chaukaane
wali baat kya hai
My children....Their deeds,
words, love, mischief...
.... |,
|, , 1...
Mere bachche.... unke
kaamon,shabdom,pyar,masti...
What is most annoying thing
about children?
|
*9 4 ?
Bachchom ke bare mein sabse kashtaprad
baat kya hai
Their crying, their tantrums...
| , ..
Unki rulayi, unke nakhare..
Do you think that children
are naturally good?
4
1 F
?
Kya aapko lagta hai ki bachche swabhavik
roop se achche haim
Yes, Children are the
epitome of love.
, 9
Ha, bachche pyar ka pratik hai
Do you think children are
more violent today than they
used to be?
4 |
?
Kya aapko lagta hai ki bachche aaj pahle se
adhik himsak ho rahe hai
Yes, today, children are more
prone to violence than they
used to be.
,
01
Ha, aaj bachche pahle se adhik himsa se
grast hai
Are chores assigned to
children in your family?
|
l ?
Aapke parivaar mein bachchom ko kaam
saunpa jaata hai?
Yes, small-small chores are
assigned to children.
|
l
Ha, chote chote kaam bachchcom ko
saunpte hai
Test your Understanding:
Translate the following.
1. What is your sons name?
2. I like kids very much.
3. How many children do you have?
4. My child is 5 years old.
5. How many children would you like to have?
12/26/2009 Conversation Questions - Money & Shopping:
Conversation Questions - Money & Shopping:
Todays vocabulary: ||(kharidari); (baal katvana); |(savari); (rai);
(poshak); (bhugtan); |(keemat); (kar); 7(vibhinh); c(bhatta);
(share bazaar); - (naav-ghar); (ausat vetan)
English Hindi Transliteration
Do you enjoy shopping?
4 ||
?
Kya aapko kharidari se anand milta
hai
How much does it cost to get
a haircut in your country?
?
Aapke desh mein baal katvane ke liye
kitana lagta hai
How much does it cost to ride
a bus from Cochin to
Alapuzha?
| ?
Cochin se Alapuzha tak bus savari ke
liye kitana lagta hai
What is your opinion of
discount stores?
1
4 ?
Discount stores ke bare mein aapka
kya rai hai
Where did you buy this from?
|?
Aapne ye kahan se kharida
How much did you pay for
this dress?
?
Aapne is poshak ke liye kitana
bhugtan kiya
How much does a hamburger
cost in your country?
4 | ?
Aapke desh mein ek hamburger ka
kya keemat hai
What are some of the different
kinds of taxes your country
has?
7
9 | 4 ?
Aapke desh ke kuch vibhinh prakar
ke karon kya hai
Is it better to pay cash or by
credit card?
4
H ?
Kya nakad se bhugtan karna behtar
hai ya credit card se
Does your parents give you an
allowance?
4 + +
c ?
Kya tumhare mata-pita tumhe bhatta
dete hai
Do you give tips to taxi
drivers in your country?
4 4
]| ?
Kya aap apne desh mein taxi
driverom ko tips dete hai
Do you invest in the stock
market?
Aapne share bazaar mein rupaiya
lagaye hai
?
How much do you think it
costs to fly to Delhi?
4 ~|
?
Aapko kya lagta hai ki dilli ke liye
udaan bharne ke liye kitana lagega
How much do you think it
costs to stay in a boat-house in
Kerala?
4
- | |
?
Aapko kya lagta hai ki keral ke naav-
ghar mein rahne ki keemat kitana
hoga
How much does gasoline cost
in your country?
~
?
Aapke desh mein gasoline ka mulya
kitana hai
Is it expensive to take a taxi in
your country?
4 4
?
Kya aapke desh mein taxi lena
mehanga hai
What's the average salary in
your country?
4
?
Aapke desh mein ausat vetan kya hai
Quiz:
What do the following terms mean?
1. Shopping
2. Expensive
3. Dress
4. Cost
5. Tips(money)
6. Allowance
12/27/2009 Kitchen Items (rasoi cheezem):
Kitchen Items (rasoi cheezem):
English Hindi Transliteration
Glass
Gilass
Bowl
Katora
Spoon
+
Chammach
Utensils
Bartan
Plate
|
Thali
Funnel
|
Keep
Cup
Pyala
Tongs
Chimta
Knife
Chaaku
Tea Strainer
Chay ka chalni
Tray
|
Tashtari
Matchbox
Maachis
Fork
Kanta
Ladle
Karchul
Sieve
Chalni
Rolling base
Chakla
Rolling pin
Belan
Gas stove
~
Gas ka chulha
Frying pan
|
Kadai
Container (box)
Dibba
Bottle
Botal
Jar
Matbaan
Jug
|
Suraahi
Griddle, Grill
Tawa/Tava
Lid
4
Dhakkan
Peeler, Scraper
Chilnewala
Cutting Board
Katne ka board
Pot
Bartan
Pitcher
/ |
ghada/matki
Scouring pad
Maanjhne ka pad
Quiz:
What do these words mean?
1. (Gilass)
2. (Bartan)
3. (Chalni)
4. | (Thali)
5. (Katora)
12/28/2009 Household Articles -
T | T (grihasthi ki
vastuyem):
Household Articles -
T | T (grihasthi ki vastuyem):
Part I
In this lesson, we shall learn the use of some household articles in sentence making.
English Hindi Transliteration
Sit on the chair.
|
Kursi par baito.
Bring the chair.
|
Kursi laao
The book is on the table.
1
Putak mez par hai
We had a cozy table for two.
Hamare pas do ke liye ek
aaramdayak mez tha
I started looking in the
cupboard.
| F |
Main almari main talash shuru kar
di
This room is the size of a
Cupboard? Yeah, the size of a
closet.
4 |
? , |
Kya yeh kamara ek almari ke aakar
ka hai? ha,ek almari ke aakar ka
We gave her a bookshelf.
| |
|
Humne use ek kitab ki almari di
We have an amazing
bookshelf.
q | |
|
Humare pas ek adbut kitabon ki
almari hai
He ran a comb through his hair.
|
Usne apne baloon par kanghi
chalaya
She took a comb from her purse
Usne apne purse se ek kanghi liya
I laid the phone on the mat.
Main chatai par phone rakhi
He'd been asleep on the mat.
Vah chatai par so raha tha
It is a nice carpet.
|
Yah ek achcha kaleen hai
There were smudges of dirt on
the carpet.
|
Kaleen par gandagi ke dhabbe the
Jake went to bed.
T
Jake bistar ke pas gaya
I was just lying in bed.
T
.
Main abhi bistar par pada hua tha
There was a folded cot.
Vahan ek lapeta khaat tha
Mary got up from her chair and
reached under the cot.
| |
mariyam kursi se uthi aur palang ke
neche pahunchi
He sat on the sofa.
Vah palang par bait gaya
Aurelia rose from the sofa.
|| |
Aurelia palang se uthi
It was a big bed-sheet.
Yah ek bada chadar hai
She washed the bed-sheet.
Usne chadar dhoya
Michael lifted his head from the
pillow.
Michael takiye se apna sar uthaya
I want my pillow back.
Mujhe apna takiya vaapas chahiye
Test your understanding:
1. That is a nice bed-sheet. What do we call bed-sheet in Hindi?
a. (chanda)
b. | (kaleen)
c. (takiya)
d. (chadar)
2. Keep this on the table. What is the Hindi term for Table?
a.
| (kursi)
b. (mez)
c. (falak)
d. (kinara)
3. What is a chair called in Hindi?
a.
| (kursi)
b. (mez)
c. (falak)
d. (kinara)
4. What is a carpet called in Hindi?
a. (chanda)
b. | (kaleen)
c. (takiya)
d. (chadar)
12/29/2009 - Vehicles_sentences -1
Vehicles / (vaahan/ gaadi):
Sentences Part I :-
English Hindi Transliteration
Have you ever ridden a
motorcycle?
4
?
Kya tumne kabhi ek motorcycle
chalayi hai
Do you have a bicycle?
4 + ?
Kya tumhare pas cycle hai
What's your favorite make for a
jeep?
| 1 4
?
aapka pasandeeda kism jeep kya hai
The car refused to start.
car chalne ne inkar kar diya
How many times have you traveled
by airplane?
?
Kiani baar aapne hawai jahaj mein
yatra kiya hai
How much is the bus fare to the
town?
?
Shahar tak jane ke liye bus ka bhada
kitana hai
Is train journey costly?
4 ?
rel yatra mahenga hai kya?
Have you ever travelled in a
chopper?
4
?
Kya aapne kabhi ek helicopter mein
safar kiya hai
There are many boats in the lake.
Jheel mein kayi navem hai
A ship sails on the sea.
g
Jahaj samudr mein chalti hai
Barges are a prime example of
inland vessels.
Naukayem anthardeshiy jahajem hai
Houseboats are a major tourist
attraction in Kerala.
9
Nauka ghar keral mein ek pramukh
paryatak aakarshan rahe haim
Trucks and lorries are used for
transporting goods and materials.
truck aur larriyam maal parivahan ke
liye upayog kiya jata hai
Test your Understanding:
1. What is a bicycle known as?
2. What is a train called?
3. What is meant by (nauka)?
4. What is a ship called?
5. What is meant by hawai jahaj?
12/30/2009 Vehicles_sentences -2
Vehicles / (vaahan/ gaadi):
Sentences Part II :-
English Hindi Transliteration
Scooters are popular in India.
T
9
Scooter bharat mein lokapriy hai
Tractors are mainly used for
plowing the field.
4 E
Tractor mukhyatah khet halne ke liye
upayog kiya jata hai
I went to shop by autorickshaw.
4H
Main autorickshaw se gayi
The cycle rickshaw is a small-
scale local means of transport.
4
1
Cycle rickshaw ek chote paimane par
sthaneey yatayat ka sadhan hai
My son goes to school by van.
1
Mera beta van se school jata hai
Tram service is available in
Kolkatta.
Tram seva kolkatta mein upalabdh hai
Even today, handcarts are used in
rural India.
0 |
Aaj bhi gramin bharath mein telom ka
sevan kiya jata hai
The famous Jagannath Chariot
Festival takes place in Puri.
9@ 7 |
Prasidh Jagannath Rath Yatra puri
mein hoti hai
Boats are used as ambulances in
island areas.
q H| T
F 1
Naukaom dweep kshetrom mein
aspatal gaadi ke roop mein istemaal
kiya jata hai
Submarines are incredible pieces
of technology.
| 9q|
Pandubbiyom prowdyogiki ka
avishvasaneeya chitr haim
The main cargo transportation in
Palakkad was by Bullock Carts
for many decades.
4 E
Palakkad mein mukhya maal dulayi
bailgaadi se hai
Nasa to crash two spacecraft on
Moon to locate water.
H g
|
|
Nasa ke anthareekshyaan chandrama
par paani ki khoj ke liye do
durghatana karne vali hai
You can see large cranes in the
Cochin Harbour.
4
Aap cochin harbour mein badi crane
dekh sakte haim
Astrodynamics is the study of the
forces on a rocket.
14
| 4| 9
Astrodynamics ek rocket par ho rahi
shaktiyon ka prabhav ka adhyayan hai
Test your Understanding:
1. What is meant by: (ttela)?
2. What is meant by: H (anthareekshyaan)?
3. What is a Chariot called?
4. What is a Van called?
5. What are Bullock Carts called?
12/31/2009 - New Year Greetings -
New Year Greetings -
English Hindi Transliteration
Happy New Year
Naya saal mubarak ho!
New Year Greetings/ Wish you
a very happy New Year!
|
Nav varsh ki shubh
kamanayein
Heartfelt wishes for the New
Year
/ |
Nav varsh/ Naye saal ki
haardik shubh kamanaye
May New Year be Delightful /
auspicious!
/
Nav varsh mangalmay ho/
Naya saal mangalmay ho
May the New Year be filled
with happiness and prosperity
to you!
+
Naya saal aapkke liye sukh aur
sammrudhi se bharpur ho
New Year Greetings
Naye saal ka mubarakbaad
A wish for a successful new
year!
|
Ek safal naye varsh ki
abhilasha karte hai
New year full of smiles!
1
Muskaan se bhara naye saal
May God fulfill all your wishes
in the new year !
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Naye saal me Ishvar apki
manokamana poori kare!
May there be showers of
blessings this new year!
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Is naye saal mein ashirvaad ki
varsha ho
May God be compassionate to
you in the New Year!
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Naye saal me Ishvar apni
anukampaa aap par banaye
rahe!
May you exceed the limits of
prosperity and success in the
New Year!
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Naye saal me aap pragati aur
safalata ki seema paar kare!
May the New Year bring
happiness, success, love, and
loads of luck into your life!
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Naye saal aapke jeevan mein
khushi, safalta,pyar aur der
sara bhaagya layem!
Exercise:
1. Happy Holi!
2. Happy Diwali!
3. Merry Christmas!
4. Happy Birthday!
5. Id Greetings!