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Zukaam in English: Cold (ज़ुकाम)
Cold
Hindi (Devanagari)
ज़ुकाम
Hindi (English letters)
zukaam
ज़ुकाम (zukaam) can be expressed as “Cold” in English. A cold is a common illness; cold can also describe temperature. Say “I have a cold” for the illness and “I feel cold” for the temperature.
“zukaam” kehna ho, to English mein “Cold” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Office
I have a cold today — I'll sit a bit apart.
आज मुझे ज़ुकाम है, थोड़ा दूर बैठूँगा।
aaj mujhe zukaam hai, thoda door baithoonga.
How to pronounce “Cold”
Say it in English
kohld
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.
Cold: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Cold | ज़ुकाम zukaam A cold is a common illness; cold can also describe temperature. Say “I have a cold” for the illness and “I feel cold” for the temperature. | A cold is a common illness; cold can also describe temperature. Say “I have a cold” for the illness and “I feel cold” for the temperature. |
| I have a cold today — I'll sit a bit apart. | आज मुझे ज़ुकाम है, थोड़ा दूर बैठूँगा। aaj mujhe zukaam hai, thoda door baithoonga. Office | Office |
| I need a mild medicine for a cold. | ज़ुकाम की कोई हल्की दवा चाहिए। zukaam ki koi halki dava chahiye. Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
“Cold” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I have a cold today — I'll sit a bit apart.” 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 “Cold” in English sentences
1. Office
I have a cold today — I'll sit a bit apart.
आज मुझे ज़ुकाम है, थोड़ा दूर बैठूँगा।
aaj mujhe zukaam hai, thoda door baithoonga.
2. Pharmacy
I need a mild medicine for a cold.
ज़ुकाम की कोई हल्की दवा चाहिए।
zukaam ki koi halki dava chahiye.
3. Check-in
Do you still have a cold?
क्या आपको अभी भी ज़ुकाम है?
kya aapko abhi bhi zukaam hai?
Common mistakes with “Cold”
Instead of
I have a cold today — I will to sit a bit apart.
Say this
I have a cold today — I'll sit a bit apart.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Instead of
I have an cold today — I'll sit a bit apart.
Say this
I have a cold today — I'll sit a bit apart.
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.
Softening plans because of a cold
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
How is your cold today?
Show Hindi meaning
आपको ज़ुकाम कैसे है आज?
aapko zukaam kaise hai aaj?
You
I have a mild cold — I'll go out less.
Show Hindi meaning
हल्का ज़ुकाम है, बाहर कम निकलूँगा।
halka zukaam hai, baahar kam nikloonga.
Partner
Keep warm water and rest.
Show Hindi meaning
गर्म पानी और आराम रखिए।
garam paani aur aaraam rakhiye.
You
Yes — we'll meet when the cold is gone.
Show Hindi meaning
जी — ज़ुकाम गया तो मिलते हैं।
ji — zukaam gaya to milte hain.
Your turn: use “Cold”
Say this in English: ज़ुकाम की कोई हल्की दवा चाहिए। (zukaam ki koi halki dava chahiye.)
Reveal sample answer
I need a mild medicine for a cold.
ज़ुकाम की कोई हल्की दवा चाहिए।
zukaam ki koi halki dava chahiye.
Compare your word order with “I need a mild medicine for a cold.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Cold” in English
Zukaam ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ज़ुकाम (zukaam) can be expressed as “Cold” in English. A cold is a common illness; cold can also describe temperature. Say “I have a cold” for the illness and “I feel cold” for the temperature.
What does “Cold” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Cold” means ज़ुकाम (zukaam). A cold is a common illness; cold can also describe temperature. Say “I have a cold” for the illness and “I feel cold” for the temperature.
How do I use “Cold” in a sentence?
I need a mild medicine for a cold. Hindi meaning: ज़ुकाम की कोई हल्की दवा चाहिए। (zukaam ki koi halki dava chahiye.). “Cold” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “I have a cold today — I'll sit a bit apart.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Cold”?
A cold is a common illness; cold can also describe temperature. Say “I have a cold” for the illness and “I feel cold” for the temperature.
