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Kitaab in English: Book (किताब)
Book
Hindi (Devanagari)
किताब
Hindi (English letters)
kitaab
किताब (kitaab) can be expressed as “Book” in English. For example: “This book is for two weeks.”
“kitaab” kehna ho, to English mein “Book” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Library desk
This book is for two weeks.
यह किताब दो हफ़्ते के लिए है।
yah kitaab do hafte ke liye hai.
How to pronounce “Book”
Say it in English
book
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.
Book: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Book | किताब kitaab The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| This book is for two weeks. | यह किताब दो हफ़्ते के लिए है। yah kitaab do hafte ke liye hai. Library desk | Library desk |
| I gave her a book. | मैंने उसे एक किताब दी। maine use ek kitaab di. Gift | Gift |
“Book” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This book is for two weeks.” 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 “Book” in English sentences
1. Library desk
This book is for two weeks.
यह किताब दो हफ़्ते के लिए है।
yah kitaab do hafte ke liye hai.
2. Gift
I gave her a book.
मैंने उसे एक किताब दी।
maine use ek kitaab di.
3. Bedtime
I read a book before sleeping.
सोने से पहले किताब पढ़ता हूँ।
sone se pehle kitaab padhta hoon.
Common mistakes with “Book”
Instead of
This book are for two weeks.
Say this
This book is for two weeks.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
I gave her an book.
Say this
I gave her a book.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Choosing a novel in a bookstore
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Which book do you want?
Show Hindi meaning
आपको कौन सी किताब चाहिए?
aapko kaun si kitaab chahiye?
You
Please suggest an easy Hindi book.
Show Hindi meaning
कोई आसान हिंदी किताब सुझाइए।
koi aasaan hindi kitaab sujhaiye.
Partner
This book has short chapters.
Show Hindi meaning
यह किताब छोटे अध्यायों में है।
yah kitaab chhote adhyayon mein hai.
You
Okay. I'll take this book.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, यही किताब लेता हूँ।
theek hai, yahi kitaab leta hoon.
Your turn: use “Book”
Say this in English: मैंने उसे एक किताब दी। (maine use ek kitaab di.)
Reveal sample answer
I gave her a book.
मैंने उसे एक किताब दी।
maine use ek kitaab di.
Compare your word order with “I gave her a book.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Book” in English
Kitaab ko English mein kya kehte hain?
किताब (kitaab) can be expressed as “Book” in English. For example: “This book is for two weeks.”
What does “Book” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Book” means किताब (kitaab). The sentence “This book is for two weeks.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Book” in a sentence?
I gave her a book. Hindi meaning: मैंने उसे एक किताब दी। (maine use ek kitaab di.). “Book” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “This book is for two weeks.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Book”?
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.
