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Takhna in English: Ankle (टखना)
Ankle
Hindi (Devanagari)
टखना
Hindi (English letters)
takhna
टखना (takhna) can be expressed as “Ankle” in English. For example: “My ankle is hurting.”
“takhna” kehna ho, to English mein “Ankle” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
After a cricket match
My ankle is hurting.
मेरे टखने में दर्द हो रहा है।
mere takhne mein dard ho raha hai.
How to pronounce “Ankle”
Say it in English
ANG-kuhl
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Ankle: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | टखना takhna The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| My ankle is hurting. | मेरे टखने में दर्द हो रहा है। mere takhne mein dard ho raha hai. After a cricket match | After a cricket match |
| The doctor pressed the ankle to check. | डॉक्टर ने टखना दबाकर देखा। doctor ne takhna dabakar dekha. At a clinic | At a clinic |
“Ankle” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My ankle is hurting.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
How to use “Ankle” in English sentences
1. After a cricket match
My ankle is hurting.
मेरे टखने में दर्द हो रहा है।
mere takhne mein dard ho raha hai.
2. At a clinic
The doctor pressed the ankle to check.
डॉक्टर ने टखना दबाकर देखा।
doctor ne takhna dabakar dekha.
3. Buying shoes
This shoe pinches the ankle.
यह जूता टखना कसता है।
yah joota takhna kasta hai.
Common mistakes with “Ankle”
Instead of
My ankle are hurting.
Say this
My ankle is hurting.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
mine ankle is hurting.
Say this
My ankle is hurting.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Twisting an ankle on uneven pavement
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Your ankle is okay, right?
Show Hindi meaning
आपका टखना ठीक है न?
aapka takhna theek hai na?
You
No — there's pain in the ankle.
Show Hindi meaning
नहीं, टखने में दर्द है।
nahi, takhne mein dard hai.
Partner
Come, sit and rest the ankle.
Show Hindi meaning
आइए, बैठकर टखना आराम दीजिए।
aiye, baithkar takhna aaraam dijiye.
You
Thanks — do we need ice?
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद — बर्फ़ चाहिए क्या?
dhanyavaad — barf chahiye kya?
Your turn: use “Ankle”
Say this in English: डॉक्टर ने टखना दबाकर देखा। (doctor ne takhna dabakar dekha.)
Reveal sample answer
The doctor pressed the ankle to check.
डॉक्टर ने टखना दबाकर देखा।
doctor ne takhna dabakar dekha.
Compare your word order with “The doctor pressed the ankle to check.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Ankle” in English
Takhna ko English mein kya kehte hain?
टखना (takhna) can be expressed as “Ankle” in English. For example: “My ankle is hurting.”
What does “Ankle” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Ankle” means टखना (takhna). The sentence “My ankle is hurting.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Ankle” in a sentence?
The doctor pressed the ankle to check. Hindi meaning: डॉक्टर ने टखना दबाकर देखा। (doctor ne takhna dabakar dekha.). “Ankle” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My ankle is hurting.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Ankle”?
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
