Trees in Mundari – Discover Nature’s Vocabulary
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Jowar!!
Language is a reflection of the world around us, and in Mundari, nature plays a central role in everyday life. Trees provide food, shade, and a deep cultural connection to the land. In this chapter, we introduce the names of trees in Mundari, helping you understand the indigenous knowledge of flora and their significance in daily life.
From fruit-bearing trees like ‘उलि’ (Mango) and ‘कंठड़’ (Jackfruit) to sacred trees like ‘बड़’ (Banyan Tree) and ‘हेसअः’ (Peepal), each tree holds an important place in Mundari culture and traditions.
Each Mundari word is paired with its Hindi and English meanings, making it easy for you to learn, use, and appreciate the rich biodiversity and linguistic heritage of the Mundari-speaking community.
Hope you enjoy learning Mundari through this tutorial! 😊
| पेड़ (दरू – Trees) | |||
| Sno | मुण्डारी शब्द | हिंदी अर्थ | अंग्रेज़ी अर्थ |
| 1 | उलि | आम | Mango |
| 2 | कंठड़ | कटहल | Jackfruit |
| 3 | टमरस | अमरूद | Guava |
| 4 | कुदा | जामुन | Blackberry |
| 5 | बड़ | बड़ (बरगद) | Banyan Tree |
| 6 | जोजो | इमली | Tamarind |
| 7 | किता | खजूर | Palm |
| 8 | हेसअः | पीपल | Peepal |
| 9 | सरजोम | सखुआ | Sal |
| 10 | कदल | केला | Banana |
About Author
Leonard Topno
Leonard is a graduate of IIT Guwahati and is passionate about providing technology solutions in IT and Web domain. He writes blogs and makes tutorials about Culture and Language of Munda Tribe - one of the oldest known Adivasis in India, from which he comes. His roots are at Village Marcha, in Khunti District in the state of Jharkhand.To know more about him visit www.leonardtopno.com