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Makkhan in English: Butter (मक्खन)
Butter
Hindi (Devanagari)
मक्खन
Hindi (English letters)
makkhan
मक्खन (makkhan) can be expressed as “Butter” in English. For example: “Please spread butter on the bread.”
“makkhan” kehna ho, to English mein “Butter” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Breakfast table
Please spread butter on the bread.
ब्रेड पर मक्खन लगा दीजिए।
bread par makkhan laga dijiye.
How to pronounce “Butter”
Say it in English
BUH-ter
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.
Butter: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | मक्खन makkhan The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please spread butter on the bread. | ब्रेड पर मक्खन लगा दीजिए। bread par makkhan laga dijiye. Breakfast table | Breakfast table |
| Put a spoon of butter in the dal. | दाल में एक चम्मच मक्खन डालो। daal mein ek chammach makkhan daalo. Cooking dal | Cooking dal |
“Butter” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please spread butter on the bread.” 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 “Butter” in English sentences
1. Breakfast table
Please spread butter on the bread.
ब्रेड पर मक्खन लगा दीजिए।
bread par makkhan laga dijiye.
2. Cooking dal
Put a spoon of butter in the dal.
दाल में एक चम्मच मक्खन डालो।
daal mein ek chammach makkhan daalo.
3. Grocery list
Bring butter and milk from the market.
बाज़ार से मक्खन और दूध ले आना।
baazaar se makkhan aur doodh le aana.
Common mistakes with “Butter”
Instead of
Put an spoon of butter in the dal.
Say this
Put a spoon of butter in the dal.
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.
Instead of
you Do want butter on the toast?
Say this
Do you want butter on the toast?
In this direct question, the helping verb comes before the subject. Keep the question order shown in the corrected line.
Ordering breakfast at a guest house
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Do you want butter on the toast?
Show Hindi meaning
आपको टोस्ट पर मक्खन चाहिए?
aapko toast par makkhan chahiye?
You
Yes, please put a little butter.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, थोड़ा मक्खन लगा दीजिए।
haan, thoda makkhan laga dijiye.
Partner
Will salted butter be okay?
Show Hindi meaning
नमक वाला मक्खन ठीक रहेगा?
namak wala makkhan theek rahega?
You
Absolutely, thank you.
Show Hindi meaning
बिल्कुल, धन्यवाद।
bilkul, dhanyavaad.
Your turn: use “Butter”
Say this in English: दाल में एक चम्मच मक्खन डालो। (daal mein ek chammach makkhan daalo.)
Reveal sample answer
Put a spoon of butter in the dal.
दाल में एक चम्मच मक्खन डालो।
daal mein ek chammach makkhan daalo.
Compare your word order with “Put a spoon of butter in the dal.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Butter” in English
Makkhan ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मक्खन (makkhan) can be expressed as “Butter” in English. For example: “Please spread butter on the bread.”
What does “Butter” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Butter” means मक्खन (makkhan). The sentence “Please spread butter on the bread.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Butter” in a sentence?
Put a spoon of butter in the dal. Hindi meaning: दाल में एक चम्मच मक्खन डालो। (daal mein ek chammach makkhan daalo.). “Butter” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please spread butter on the bread.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Butter”?
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.
