ज़मीन

zamīn
land

वह ज़मीन खरीदना चाहता है।

He wants to buy the land.


general

The solid surface of the earth; soil or ground.

हम ज़मीन पर खड़े थे।

We were standing on the ground.

In Hindi, 'ज़मीन' can refer to both land as property and the ground surface.

Law
formal

A piece of land, especially as property.

वह ज़मीन का मालिक है।

He is the owner of the land.

In legal and real estate contexts, 'ज़मीन' refers to land as a property asset.

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'ज़मीन' is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as referring to land ownership or the ground surface.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

In formal contexts, 'ज़मीन' can refer to land as property, while in informal contexts, it often means the ground surface.

Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit 'जमीन' (jamiṇa), meaning 'land' or 'earth'.

Usage Notes

In everyday Hindi, 'ज़मीन' is commonly used to refer to land as property or the ground surface. In formal contexts, it can also mean territory or real estate.

Word Breakdown

ज़मीन
land or ground
root
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