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Odia Vocabulary - Colors

Hi Odia learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about colors in Odia language. Understanding the colors in Odia will enable you to describe the world around you with greater accuracy.

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Resources, Animals, Count to 10 & Education.

Basic Colors

First, let us start with the basic colors in Odia:

Odia	Pronunciation	English
କାଳ	kāḷa	Black
ଧାତୁ	dhātu	Gray
ସଫେଦ	saphēda	White
ଲାଲ	lāla	Red
ହଳଦିଆ	haḷadi'ā	Yellow
ସବୁଜ	sabuja	Green
ନୀଳ	nīḷa	Blue
ବାଦମି	bādami	Light brown
କାପଡିଆ	kāpaḍi'ā	Dark brown
ବାଙ୍ଗା ରଙ୍ଗ	bāṅgā raṅga	Orange
ସରିଷା ରଙ୍ଗ	sariṣā raṅga	Mustard

Note that some Odia words have diacritical marks, such as "ā" and "ṇ". These marks indicate the elongation of a vowel sound, and the pronunciation should be slightly prolonged.

It is important to keep in mind that in Odia, most colors are gendered, meaning that their forms change depending on the gender of the object being described. For example, the feminine form of "Red" is "ଲାଲିଆ" (lāli'ā), while the masculine form is "ଲାଲ" (lāla).

Shades of Colors

Next, let us explore some shades of the basic colors in Odia:

Odia	Pronunciation	English
ଗୁଲାପୀ	gulāpī	Pink
ଚାମର	chāmara	Beige
ପାଟି	pāṭi	Maroon
ଭାଦୋଳ	bhādōḷa	Sepia
ରାବି	rābi	Magenta
ସଲମ୍	salama	Salmon
ତମ୍ବା	tambā	Copper
ଖରଳି	kharali	Ashen
ଚକ୍ଷୁ	cakṣu	Ochre

When describing a color in Odia, you can also use phrases to refer to specific shades. For example:

• "ନୀଳ-ନିଶା" (nīḷa-nisā) means "navy blue"
• "ବାଙ୍ଗା ରଙ୍ଗିନୀ" (bāṅgā raṅginī) means "orangey"
• "ସବୁଜ-ପାନି" (sabuja-pāni) means "aquamarine"

Color Idioms

Colors play an important role in Odia idiomatic expressions. Here are some interesting ones:

• "କଳା ପରିବେଶ" (kāḷā paribeśa) means "black atmosphere," referring to a gloomy or negative environment.
• "ଲାଲ ଅନାଜ" (lāla anāja) means "red grain," referring to wealth or prosperity.
• "ପିତଳି ଚାମରେ" (piṭaḷi chāmare) means "yellow on leather," referring to someone who is untrustworthy.

Dialogue

Let's now see how colors are used in a dialogue:

• Person 1: ତୁମେ ସାରିଷା ରଙ୍ଗ ପେହେଁଛନ୍ତି କି? (Tume sariṣā raṅga pēheṇichanti ki?) (Are you wearing mustard color?)
• Person 2: ହା, ମୋ ପୋଶାକର ରଂ ସରିଷା ରଙ୍ଗ ଅଛି। (Hā, mō pōśākara raṅga sariṣā raṅga achhi.) (Yes, my outfit is mustard color.)

Practice Exercises

1. Translate the following colors into Odia: a) Purple b) Indigo c) Turquoise

2. Describe the colors of the following objects in Odia: a) An orange b) A green leaf c) A blue car

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed learning about colors in Odia language! By knowing these words, you will be able to express yourself in a more nuanced and precise manner. Keep practicing and using these words in everyday conversations. To improve your Odia Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Geography, Say Hello and Greetings in Odia, Feelings and Emotions & Express Surprise.

Other Lessons

• Animals
• Resources
• Fruits
• Education
• Days of the Week
• Count to 10
• How to say Good Bye?
• Express Surprise
• How to Say Hello and Greetings

Sources

• orange meaning in Odia | orange translation in Odia - Shabdkosh