What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
jheel
Example
The village was built around a small jheel that provided water for irrigation. [jheel: noun]
Example
During the monsoon season, the jheel overflows and creates a temporary wetland. [jheel: noun]
lake
Example
The Great Lakes in North America are some of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. [lake: noun]
Example
The lake was created by damming a river to provide hydroelectric power. [lake: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Lake is a more common term used worldwide, while jheel is a regional term used mainly in South Asia.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between jheel and lake?
Both jheel and lake are neutral terms and can be used in formal or informal contexts.
