Hindi · Food & Drink
"Potato" in Hindi: आलू
आलूaaloo
Potato in Hindi is आलू (aaloo), a masculine noun. From aloo sabzi to samosa filling, it anchors everyday Indian food.
Mandi
दो किलो आलू देना भैया।do kilo aaloo dena bhaiya.
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How to pronounce आलू
Say it
AA-loo
/ɑːluː/
Aaloo is AA-loo with a long aa and long oo. Two clear beats.
"Potato" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| आलूaaloo | potato Default. | Default. |
| आलू की सब्ज़ीaaloo ki sabzi | potato curry Home staple. | Home staple. |
| आलू भुजियाaaloo bhujia | fried potato snack / stir-fry Depends on region. | Depends on region. |
| मैशड आलूmashed aaloo | mashed potatoes Cafe food. | Cafe food. |
How to use आलू in real life
- 1Mandi
दो किलो आलू देना भैया।
do kilo aaloo dena bhaiya.
Give me two kilos of potatoes, bhaiya.
Buying.
- 2Lunch menu
आज आलू गोभी बनाऊँगा।
aaj aaloo gobhi banaaunga.
I'll make potato-cauliflower today.
Classic pair.
- 3Kids' request
मुझे सिर्फ़ आलू चाहिए, मिर्ची नहीं।
mujhe sirf aaloo chahiye, mirchi nahin.
I only want potato, no chili.
Picky eater.
Mistakes English speakers make with आलू
Incorrect: Meri aaloo
Correct: Mera aaloo
Masculine.
Incorrect: Saying potato English only at a Hindi mandi
Correct: Aaloo
Vendors expect aaloo.
Good to know
आलू is comfort food across India — paratha, tikki, dum aloo. Prices matter in household budgets. Street stalls turn potatoes into chaat faster than you can finish ordering.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding dinner
ChatPal
आज आलू की सब्ज़ी बनाएँ?
aaj aaloo ki sabzi banaayen?
Shall we make potato curry today?
You
हाँ, घर में आलू पड़े हैं।
haan, ghar mein aaloo pade hain.
Yes — there are potatoes at home.
ChatPal
थोड़ी जीरा-मिर्च डालूँगा।
thodi jeera-mirch daalunga.
I'll add a little cumin and chili.
You
बढ़िया — आलू गरम रोटी के साथ।
badhiya — aaloo garam roti ke saath.
Great — potato with hot roti.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Potato" in Hindi
How do I buy them?
By the kilo: do kilo aaloo.
Potato curry?
Aaloo ki sabzi.
Gender?
Masculine.
Aaloo gobhi?
Potato-cauliflower stir-fry/curry.
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