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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

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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