पानी

pānī
nounBeginner
formal

Water; the clear, transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for all known forms of life.

पानी पीना स्वास्थ्य के लिए अच्छा है।

Drinking water is good for health.

बारिश के बाद, पानी के कटोरे में तैरते हुए पत्ते देखे।

After the rain, we saw leaves floating in the puddles of water.

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The word 'पानी' is used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to water in its liquid state or as a general term for water resources.

Collocations

पानी पीनाto drink waterपानी भरनाto fill with waterपानी गिरनाto rain

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Related Phrases

पानी-पानी हो जानाidiom
to become completely soaked or drenched
पानी में आग लगानाidiom
to do something impossible or futile

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'पानी' is used in various contexts, from drinking water to describing rain or water bodies. It is a versatile word in Hindi.

Gold Rule

Gender and Number

'पानी' is a feminine noun in Hindi and does not change form for number (singular or plural).

📖Word Origin

The word 'पानी' is derived from Sanskrit 'पान' (drinking) and 'पानीय' (drinkable), emphasizing its essential role in life.

📝Usage Notes

In Hindi, 'पानी' is a fundamental word used in everyday language. It can also be used metaphorically to represent life or purity.

Word Breakdown

पान
drinking
root
+
suffix indicating a substance or material
suffix
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश