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Chaachi in English: Aunt (चाची)
Aunt
Hindi (Devanagari)
चाची
Hindi (English letters)
chaachi
चाची (chaachi) can be expressed as “Aunt” in English. For example: “My aunt is cooking.”
“chaachi” kehna ho, to English mein “Aunt” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Family visit
My aunt is cooking.
मेरी चाची खाना बना रही हैं।
meri chaachi khaana bana rahi hain.
How to pronounce “Aunt”
Say it in English
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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.
Aunt: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Aunt | चाची chaachi The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| My aunt is cooking. | मेरी चाची खाना बना रही हैं। meri chaachi khaana bana rahi hain. Family visit | Family visit |
| Hello, Auntie. | चाची जी, नमस्ते। chaachi ji, namaste. Phone | Phone |
“Aunt” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My aunt is cooking.” 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 “Aunt” in English sentences
1. Family visit
My aunt is cooking.
मेरी चाची खाना बना रही हैं।
meri chaachi khaana bana rahi hain.
2. Phone
Hello, Auntie.
चाची जी, नमस्ते।
chaachi ji, namaste.
3. Gift
Aunt sent a sweater.
चाची ने स्वेटर भेजा।
chaachi ne sweater bheja.
Common mistakes with “Aunt”
Instead of
My aunt are cooking.
Say this
My aunt is cooking.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
mine aunt is cooking.
Say this
My aunt is cooking.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Greeting your chaachi at a family lunch
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
When will aunt come?
Show Hindi meaning
चाची कब आएंगी?
chaachi kab aayengi?
You
Aunt will arrive in a little while.
Show Hindi meaning
चाची थोड़ी देर में पहुँचेंगी।
chaachi thodi der mein pahunchengi.
Partner
Please give aunt ji tea.
Show Hindi meaning
चाची जी को चाय दीजिए।
chaachi ji ko chaay dijiye.
You
Yes — aunt will sit here.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, चाची इधर बैठेंगी।
haan, chaachi idhar baithengi.
Your turn: use “Aunt”
Say this in English: चाची जी, नमस्ते। (chaachi ji, namaste.)
Reveal sample answer
Hello, Auntie.
चाची जी, नमस्ते।
chaachi ji, namaste.
Compare your word order with “Hello, Auntie.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Aunt” in English
Chaachi ko English mein kya kehte hain?
चाची (chaachi) can be expressed as “Aunt” in English. For example: “My aunt is cooking.”
What does “Aunt” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Aunt” means चाची (chaachi). The sentence “My aunt is cooking.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Aunt” in a sentence?
Hello, Auntie. Hindi meaning: चाची जी, नमस्ते। (chaachi ji, namaste.). “Aunt” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My aunt is cooking.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Aunt”?
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.
